The 2026 Grammys on Sunday (Feb. 1) were a night of historic wins and memorable performances, but also a platform to address the country’s current political state.
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A number of stars—including Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber—arrived at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles in glamorous and elegant attire, while also wearing “ICE Out” pins in protest of the political tensions happening in the U.S. due to ICE’s ongoing immigration enforcement operations.
Others, such as Kehlani, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean and Bad Bunny, used their moment on stage to slam ICE and express their feelings during their respective acceptance speeches.
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say ICE out!” Bad Bunny declared when he won the award for best música urbana album. “We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans. […] The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”
Additionally, Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida discussed immigration during Billboard‘s red carpet livestream co-hosted by Tetris Kelly and Leila Cobo.
“I know we’re going through difficult times, but I believe that, like all Mexicans, all Latinos, we will always keep our heads held high,” Frontera’s frontman Adelaido “Payo” Solís said. “We truly love you all so much, thank you for your support, and we want to support you in the best way we can. We have a project to help our Latino community. Always with our heads held high.”
Fuerza’s vocalist, JOP, later said: “We’re here for them, whatever they need. If we can help them, we’re here. We always help the community in any way we can.”
Both Fuerza and Frontera were nominated for best música Mexicana album (including tejano): Fuerza and Frontera with their joint EP Mala Mía, as well as Frontera with Y Lo Que Viene. The award ultimately went to Carín León’s Palabra De To’s (Seca).
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