Some of music’s biggest names took the opportunity to use their platform to protest the efforts of federal agents across the country.
Puerto Rican superstar and this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performer Bad Bunny accepted the award for Best Música Urbana Album for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.”
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say, ‘ICE out,’” the singer exclaimed. The crowd erupted, giving the singer a standing ovation.
He went on to say immigrants “are not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens — we are humans, and we are Americans.” He urged fans and fellow artists to confront fear and division with love and compassion, a message that seemingly resonated with the crowd.
Justin and Hailey Bieber also made their thoughts known on the issue. The two appeared in coordinating black ensembles with tiny pins affixed to their couture with the words “ICE OUT.”
The pins aren’t a new jewelry trend — they’re part of a growing protest movement by Hollywood elites at major award shows this season aimed at calling attention to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The moment marked one of the couple’s most visible public political gestures yet.
Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell and Kehlani were also among the stars who wore “ICE Out” pins to accessorize their looks.
