LOS ANGELES — Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny made history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year for a Spanish-language album — a landmark achievement for Latin music at the industry’s biggest night.
Bad Bunny’s Historic Win Sparks Political Message
• Bad Bunny opened his acceptance speech by calling out the U.S. immigration agency ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), saying “ICE out,” a rallying cry that drew cheers and a standing ovation from the audience.
• In his remarks, the artist emphasised the humanity of immigrants, stating, “We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens—we are humans, and we are Americans,” and called for love to overcome hate.
• The speech turned a moment of musical triumph into a powerful political statement against current immigration enforcement policies.
Award Night Turns Into Immigration Protest Platform
• Other major winners used their time on stage to echo anti-ICE sentiment: Billie Eilish, awarded Song of the Year, told the crowd “No one is illegal on stolen land” while wearing “ICE Out” insignia.
• Stars including Kehlani, Gloria Estefan, and Olivia Dean also made statements in support of immigrants, while many artists wore protest badges on the red carpet.
From Music to Movement
• The Grammy night’s politicised atmosphere reflected wider demonstrations against ICE and immigration enforcement crackdowns across the United States. Many attendees and winners used their platforms to highlight concerns about federal immigration policy and human rights.
This year’s Grammy Awards not only celebrated musical excellence but also emerged as a platform for cultural and political expression, with Bad Bunny’s historic win intertwined with vocal critique of immigration enforcement.
