Billie Eilish has been told to "give up her mansion" after she claimed the United States was built on "stolen land" during her Grammys acceptance speech on Sunday night.
The singer claimed the Song of the Year trophy at the 2026 Grammy Awards, using her moment at the podium to deliver a forceful condemnation of US immigration enforcement.
The 24-year-old artist, accepting the award for Wildflower from her album Hit Me Hard and Soft, told the audience at Los Angeles's Crypto.com Arena: "No one is illegal on stolen land."
She concluded her remarks with an expletive-laden remark about Immigration and Customs Enforcement, declaring "f*** Ice" before the CBS broadcast cut her audio.
Grammys 2026: Billie Eilish won Song of the Year
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The victory marked Ms Eilish's 10th Grammy overall and her third Song of the Year win, following previous triumphs with Bad Guy in 2020 and What Was I Made For? in 2024.
Standing alongside her brother and collaborator Finneas to receive the award from songwriting legend Carole King, Ms Eilish said she was experiencing difficulty in finding the right words in the current political climate.
"It's just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now," she said, before adding that she felt "really hopeful in this room."
Both siblings displayed "Ice Out" pins on stage, as did Ms King, joining numerous other artists at the ceremony who wore the badges in protest against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Grammys 2026: Billie Eilish declared 'f*** Ice'
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Ms Eilish called on those watching to maintain pressure through activism. "We just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter," she stated.
Those in attendance responded with rapturous applause to Ms Eilish's remarks, and several of her fans similarly took to social media to applaud her stance.
However, it's safe to say there were a fair few viewers who were less than impressed with the turn of phrase used by the Ocean Eyes singer.
"Billie Eilish calls America 'stolen land'. Ok, Billie. Your $14,000,000 mansion in LA is built where the Tongva tribes once lived. Any plans on returning it?" one X user questioned.
Grammys 2026: Billie Eilish has been branded 'moronic' for her stance by angry viewers
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A second echoed: "'Nobody is illegal on stolen land', 'F*** ICE' Billie Eilish is a multi-millionaire and has private security. How many illegals is she offering to shelter in her home?"
Meanwhile, another hit out: "Also how is multi millionaire with a massive estate Billie Eillish gonna say America is stolen land lmao okay if it is stolen land then you're stealing way more of it than us what point are these idiots trying to make what do they want done about that it’s so dumb." (sic)
A fourth kept the criticism coming: "I'm so tired of seeing Billie Eilish on my feed. Her music is garbage, and her viewpoints are even more ridiculously stupid. Have you ever understood the stolen land argument because it wasn't stolen land. The land was legitimately conquered and expanded upon."
"This isn’t courage or activism, it’s careless rhetoric from a celebrity who won’t be accountable for how it’s interpreted," a fifth slammed, while a sixth weighed in: "@billieeilish YOUR MANSION IS ON STOLEN LAND. GIVE IT BACK."
Grammys 2026: Billie Eilish sparked outrage on social media
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And a seventh X user pulled no punches: "Whoever that twit was who used the 'no one is illegal on stolen land' tripe at the Grammys is an imbecile.
"Don’t know who she was nor do I care about her alleged 'musical talent'... Truly moronic." (sic)
Bad Bunny also seized his moment at the microphone to speak out against immigration enforcement, receiving a standing ovation from the assembled crowd.
Accepting the Best Música Urbana Album prize for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the Puerto Rican artist opened his speech in English with the words "Ice out" before defending the dignity of Latino communities.
Bad Bunny also declared 'Ice out' moments into his acceptance speech
| GETTY"We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans," he declared.
The Puerto Rican star then appealed for compassion over confrontation, telling viewers: "The hate gets more powerful with more hate, the only thing that is more powerful than hate is love, so please we need to be different."
He concluded by emphasising that his community's response would be rooted in affection rather than animosity. "We don't hate them, we love our people, and we love our family."
Best New Artist winner Olivia Dean highlighted her own family's immigrant background during her acceptance speech, speaking through tears about her heritage.
"I'm up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I wouldn't be here. I'm a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated," she told the audience.