Bad Bunny's scathing "ICE out" message during his Grammy win was more than just a victory dance. The Puerto Rican superstar used the iconic platform to deliver a powerful anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) statement, leaving the audience stunned.
The 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony was already tense with growing protests against federal immigration enforcement in the entertainment industry. Artists wore protest pins on the red carpet, setting the stage for a dramatic moment when Bad Bunny took the stage to accept his award for best música urbana album.
"What I wanna say before I thank God is: ICE out," he declared with conviction, earning thunderous applause from the crowd. The message was unapologetic and raw – Bad Bunny wasn't just expressing dissent; he was making a bold declaration of solidarity with marginalized communities.
The timing couldn't have been more ominous. Earlier in the year, President Trump's administration had threatened to deploy ICE agents to the Super Bowl halftime show, where Bad Bunny is set to perform. This added fuel to the fire, as the artist's statement marked one of the most direct on-stage rebukes of federal immigration enforcement during the ceremony.
Bad Bunny's words painted a vivid picture – he reminded the audience that humans are not animals or aliens but rather Americans who deserve respect and dignity. The message resonated deeply with his Latinx fanbase, many of whom have faced ICE scrutiny firsthand.
As Bad Bunny's acceptance speech came to an end, it was clear that this moment marked more than just a Grammy win – it was a call to action. By standing up against injustice and proudly declaring "ICE out," he empowered his community and inspired others to join the fight for equality and justice.
The 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony was already tense with growing protests against federal immigration enforcement in the entertainment industry. Artists wore protest pins on the red carpet, setting the stage for a dramatic moment when Bad Bunny took the stage to accept his award for best música urbana album.
"What I wanna say before I thank God is: ICE out," he declared with conviction, earning thunderous applause from the crowd. The message was unapologetic and raw – Bad Bunny wasn't just expressing dissent; he was making a bold declaration of solidarity with marginalized communities.
The timing couldn't have been more ominous. Earlier in the year, President Trump's administration had threatened to deploy ICE agents to the Super Bowl halftime show, where Bad Bunny is set to perform. This added fuel to the fire, as the artist's statement marked one of the most direct on-stage rebukes of federal immigration enforcement during the ceremony.
Bad Bunny's words painted a vivid picture – he reminded the audience that humans are not animals or aliens but rather Americans who deserve respect and dignity. The message resonated deeply with his Latinx fanbase, many of whom have faced ICE scrutiny firsthand.
As Bad Bunny's acceptance speech came to an end, it was clear that this moment marked more than just a Grammy win – it was a call to action. By standing up against injustice and proudly declaring "ICE out," he empowered his community and inspired others to join the fight for equality and justice.