Bad Bunny criticizes ICE during Grammy acceptance speech

On stage statement draws attention

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny used his acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night to criticize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

While accepting the Grammy for best música urbana album for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny paused before his usual acknowledgments and said, “ICE out.” The audience responded with a standing ovation.

Message on immigration and identity

Bad Bunny followed his statement by emphasizing shared humanity and belonging. He said immigrants are not animals or outsiders and described them as human beings and Americans.

His remarks came during a night marked by visible protest. Several artists wore protest pins on the red carpet, signaling opposition to immigration enforcement practices.

Wider protest within the entertainment industry

The statement reflected broader resistance within the entertainment community to current immigration enforcement operations carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Bad Bunny’s comments stood out as one of the most direct public critiques delivered on stage during the ceremony.

Political context adds weight

The speech followed reports that the administration of Donald Trump had discussed deploying ICE agents at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, where Bad Bunny is scheduled to perform.

Although officials did not confirm those plans, the reports added political context to the artist’s remarks and increased public attention around his message.