Bad Bunny turned his Grammy Awards acceptance speech into a pointed message of solidarity Sunday night, speaking out against U.S. immigration enforcement policies and urging audiences to respond to hostility with unity and care.
The Puerto Rican artist won Best Música Urbana Album for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS during the 2026 ceremony at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Accepting the award from presenters Karol G and Marcello Hernández, Bad Bunny opened his remarks by addressing the political climate surrounding immigration.
Before thanking God or his collaborators, he made his stance clear, denouncing ICE and drawing loud applause from the crowd. He went on to stress the humanity of immigrant communities, rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes them and emphasizing that escalating anger only deepens divisions.
“Hate feeds on hate,” he said, urging people to resist that cycle. “If we fight, it should be with love. We don’t fight because we hate. We fight because we love our people, our families, and our communities.”
The moment aligned with Bad Bunny’s long-standing criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In recent years, he has repeatedly condemned ICE activity in Puerto Rico and has even declined to schedule U.S. tour dates out of concern for fans potentially being affected by immigration raids.
His remarks came amid visible support from other artists in the room. Several attendees – including Billie Eilish, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Finneas, and Kehlani – wore black-and-white “ICE OUT” pins throughout the evening, reinforcing the message beyond the podium.
The night could still bring additional recognition for Bad Bunny. He remains nominated in several major categories, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year for DtMF. He is also set to headline the 2026 Super Bowl next weekend, further extending what has already been a landmark year.
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