Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny made waves at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles yesterday, using his Album of the Year acceptance speech to deliver a pointed critique of U.S. immigration enforcement. The artist, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, declared "ICE out" before thanking supporters, drawing cheers from the star-studded crowd at the February 1 ceremony.
"We're not savages … we are humans and we are Americans," the reggaeton icon asserted, framing his message as a call for compassion in border policy debates. The statement comes amid ongoing congressional negotiations over immigration reform this year.
Multiple artists joined in addressing social issues during the event. Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber reportedly criticized current detention policies, though their remarks were less direct than Bad Bunny's headline-making intervention. Music industry analysts note this continues a trend of Latin American artists using major platforms to advocate for migrant communities.
While reactions on social media remain divided, the speech has already sparked renewed discussions about artists' roles in political discourse. The Recording Academy has not commented on whether the statements might influence future award considerations.
