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Billie Eilish Wins Song of the Year, Denounces ICE in Grammys Speech

Her remarks capture a ceremony defined by immigration advocacy, with ovations inside the arena contrasted by sharp online criticism.

Overview

  • Eilish won Song of the Year for "Wildflower" at the 68th Grammy Awards held Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
  • On stage she said "no one is illegal on stolen land" and ended with an expletive aimed at ICE as the CBS broadcast cut her audio.
  • The audience in the arena responded with loud cheers and a standing ovation following her comments.
  • Social media reactions included supportive posts as well as pushback targeting her wealth, with some users telling her to give up her mansion.
  • Multiple winners used their speeches to highlight immigration issues, with artists such as Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean referencing immigrant communities and dignity.