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Billie Eilish, the 24-year-old Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, made headlines not only for her music but also for her political and social commentary during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026.
While accepting the Song of the Year award for Wildflower, Eilish used her acceptance speech to address issues surrounding immigration, ICE, and the broader history of European colonization in North America.
Her comments immediately captured global attention, sparking both praise and criticism. She declared: “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land.”
She added, emphatically, “And f**k ICE, that’s all I’m gonna say, sorry!”
These words, delivered alongside her brother and co-writer Finneas O’Connell, reflected Eilish’s long-standing advocacy on social issues. However, the speech also reignited debates over the relationship between wealth, property ownership, and social justice — particularly in the context of Native American land rights.
