Puerto Rican music star Bad Bunny used his acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards on Sunday to comment on U.S. immigration enforcement, voicing support for immigrant communities during the globally televised ceremony.
Taking the stage after receiving a Grammy, the artist — whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — thanked fans and collaborators before turning to immigration issues. He said “ICE out” and added, “we’re not aliens,” remarks widely interpreted as criticism of current enforcement policies and language used in immigration debates.
The comments came before an audience of fellow musicians, producers and industry figures and were broadcast to millions of viewers worldwide. Major award shows have often provided a platform for artists to address political and social concerns, and Bad Bunny’s remarks placed immigration policy among the issues highlighted during the event.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the federal agency tasked with enforcing immigration laws, including detention, deportation and investigations into immigration violations. The agency has long been the subject of national debate, drawing criticism from civil rights and immigrant advocacy groups while supporters argue it plays a key role in border and interior enforcement.
Clips of the speech quickly circulated online, prompting mixed reactions. Some social media users praised the singer for using his platform to spotlight the experiences of immigrants, while others questioned the role of entertainers in political discussions.
Bad Bunny has previously spoken about social issues affecting Puerto Rico and Latino communities, themes that frequently appear in his music. His Grammy remarks continued that pattern, bringing the immigration conversation into one of the entertainment industry’s most visible events.
No immediate response to the speech was reported from ICE or from Grammy organizers.
