Overview
- During a Jan. 29 Mayhem Ball show at the Tokyo Dome, Lady Gaga stopped the set to say families in the U.S. are being “mercilessly targeted” and to acknowledge fear in Minnesota after recent deadly encounters.
- She dedicated “Come to Mama” to those suffering, urging a return to safety, peace and accountability while calling on political leaders to change course and show mercy.
- Fan-shot video of the speech spread widely on social media, with extensive coverage by major outlets and a mix of supportive and critical reactions online.
- Her comments follow weeks of protests over the Minneapolis killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, which have intensified scrutiny of enforcement tactics.
- Officials have signaled adjustments in Minnesota, with border czar Tom Homan citing a shift toward targeting people with criminal records, as Gaga prepares to return for the Grammys and April dates in St. Paul.