Lady Gaga Lays Blame for ICE's Actions at Tokyo Concert
In a powerful speech, Lady Gaga condemned the actions of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, saying "my heart is aching" thinking about the suffering of innocent people. The singer took to the stage at the Tokyo Dome on Thursday night during her Japanese tour, using her platform to bring attention to the plight of those being targeted by ICE.
Gaga's speech was met with loud applause from the crowd, who were gathered for her penultimate concert of the tour. "We need to get back to a place of safety and peace and accountability," she said. "Good people shouldn't have to fight so hard and risk their lives for well-being and respect." The singer called on leaders to take action and urged her audience to stand with her in demanding change.
Gaga's words were particularly poignant given the recent killings of Renee Good, an unarmed US citizen, and Alex Pretti, a man killed by ICE agents in January. State and federal authorities have disagreed on the circumstances surrounding each death, leading to widespread outcry and protests in Minneapolis.
The singer has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards this year and is set to return to the States after her Tokyo concert. However, she will not be forgetting about the struggles of those affected by ICE's actions. Gaga will embark on a North American leg of her Mayhem Ball tour next month, with stops planned in Minnesota and other cities.
As celebrities continue to speak out against ICE, it seems that Lady Gaga is joining forces with others like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Pedro Pascal. Even Bruce Springsteen has gotten involved, releasing a new song responding to the recent killings in Minneapolis.
With her powerful words and dedication to justice, Lady Gaga is using her platform to make a difference. As she said, "my community and my friends, my family that hold me up" - it's clear that she will continue to stand by those affected by ICE's actions.
In a powerful speech, Lady Gaga condemned the actions of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, saying "my heart is aching" thinking about the suffering of innocent people. The singer took to the stage at the Tokyo Dome on Thursday night during her Japanese tour, using her platform to bring attention to the plight of those being targeted by ICE.
Gaga's speech was met with loud applause from the crowd, who were gathered for her penultimate concert of the tour. "We need to get back to a place of safety and peace and accountability," she said. "Good people shouldn't have to fight so hard and risk their lives for well-being and respect." The singer called on leaders to take action and urged her audience to stand with her in demanding change.
Gaga's words were particularly poignant given the recent killings of Renee Good, an unarmed US citizen, and Alex Pretti, a man killed by ICE agents in January. State and federal authorities have disagreed on the circumstances surrounding each death, leading to widespread outcry and protests in Minneapolis.
The singer has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards this year and is set to return to the States after her Tokyo concert. However, she will not be forgetting about the struggles of those affected by ICE's actions. Gaga will embark on a North American leg of her Mayhem Ball tour next month, with stops planned in Minnesota and other cities.
As celebrities continue to speak out against ICE, it seems that Lady Gaga is joining forces with others like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Pedro Pascal. Even Bruce Springsteen has gotten involved, releasing a new song responding to the recent killings in Minneapolis.
With her powerful words and dedication to justice, Lady Gaga is using her platform to make a difference. As she said, "my community and my friends, my family that hold me up" - it's clear that she will continue to stand by those affected by ICE's actions.
lady gaga is literally using her voice for change and it's SO inspiring!!! i love how she's not afraid to speak truth to power and call out the bad guys 
the fact that she's getting so much support from other celebrities is amazing too - billie eilish, olivia rodrigo, pedro pascal... they're all using their platforms for good 
it's like, we need more people like lady gaga in the world who are willing to stand up for what's right 
I mean, don't get me wrong, the guy does seem like a genuinely caring person and whatnot. But isn't this just another case of celebrities using their platform to get attention? I know she's got millions following her, but is it really that hard for people to speak out against ICE on their own without needing the backing of Lady Gaga or Billie Eilish? 
And what about all these other artists releasing songs in response - isn't that just a bunch of PR stunts?
Lady Gaga is a real life superhero 
! When you think about what she just did in Tokyo Dome 
️, it's like... WOW 
! All those people were like "YAAAS QUEEN LADY GAGA!!! 
But for real though, she's using her platform to bring attention to a really important issue 
. We need more people like her who are willing to speak out against injustice 
. Can't wait to see what she does next 
!!! She's using her platform for good and speaking out against ICE's cruel actions. It's so inspiring to see a celebrity like her standing up for what's right, especially when it comes to protecting innocent lives 
. I love how she's calling on leaders to take action and urging her audience to stand with her - we need more people like her who care about social justice 
. Let's keep supporting Lady Gaga and other activists fighting for change 
!
. And I have to say, I'm loving the solidarity from other celebrities too! It's not often you see so many big names speaking out together on an issue like this 
.
I guess Lady Gaga's speech got me thinking about food, haha! Anyway, I love how she's using her platform to make a difference, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing her live in concert next month 
. i've been following this story and it's heartbreaking, especially with those recent killings in Minneapolis 
! i'm so proud of her for using her platform to speak out against injustice 
. i'm low-key shipping lady gaga with the ice reform movement lol 
, from Billie Eilish to Bruce Springsteen... it's like they're using their platforms to amplify the voices that need to be heard 
. She's definitely going to continue to make waves with her Mayhem Ball tour and advocacy work 
lady gaga is speaking truth to power and using her platform for good 
. Don't get me wrong, I think it's awesome that they're trying to make a difference and bring attention to the issue, but can't they just use their fame for good instead of stirring up drama? 
It's like, girl, speak your mind and be done with it, don't need to name-drop Billie Eilish or whatever 
. it's amazing to see celebrities like billie eilish, olivia rodrigo, and pedro pascal joining forces with her on this issue - it's a movement! 
I just don't get why we need to use these big platforms like Lady Gaga's tour as a way to vent about sensitive topics on stage in front of thousands of people... I mean, can't she just talk to the press or something? 
It feels so awkward and staged. And what's with all the celebrities getting together to make a statement? Can't they just donate to a charity or something instead of taking over an entire concert? 
Also, isn't Tokyo Dome a pretty big venue for a sensitive topic like that? Shouldn't it be held in a more private setting or online somewhere?
. Those ICE agents need to be held accountable for their actions 
. The fact that state and federal authorities can't agree on what happened is just ridiculous 