Bad Bunny addressed one of the most talked-about political issues during his Grammy Awards acceptance speech, using the spotlight to call out President Donald Trump’s administration. The reggaeton superstar made headlines with pointed remarks that echoed his ongoing criticism of U.S. immigration policies.
Bad Bunny spoke about ICE during Grammys speech
At the 68th annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, Bad Bunny won the award for Best Música Urbana Album and used his acceptance speech to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Standing center stage, the Puerto Rican artist declared, “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say: ICE out,” receiving a standing ovation.
He followed with: “We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.” His comments came amid recent ICE raids and public outrage over immigration policies and incidents, including the deaths of two citizens, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, in Minneapolis.
Bad Bunny continued, “I know it’s tough to not hate these days… The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.” He urged, “If we fight, we have to do it with love… We don’t hate them, we love our people, we love our family, and that’s the way to do it — with love. Don’t forget that, please” (via New York Times). Other artists at the event, including Kehlani and Billie Eilish, wore “ICE OUT” pins in solidarity.
This was not Bad Bunny’s first statement on immigration enforcement. In 2025, he opted not to tour in the U.S., citing concerns about ICE’s presence at his shows. “There was the issue of — like… ICE could be outside [my concert],” he told I-D magazine. He instead held a 30-show residency in Puerto Rico.
In the video for his song “NuevaYol,” he included imagery and a voiceover critiquing Trump-era immigration policies. Ahead of the 2024 election, he endorsed Kamala Harris after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe mocked Puerto Rico at a Trump rally.
