Bad Bunny Makes History at the Grammys and Takes Aim at ICE

Bad Bunny sets a milestone for Spanish-language music

Message against ICE

Standing ovation at the Grammys

Bad Bunny made history at the 68th edition of the Grammy Awards not only because of his musical victory, but also due to the powerful political speech he delivered from the stage against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Puerto Rican artist became the first musician ever to win Album of the Year with a fully Spanish-language album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, and used the moment to speak out in defense of migrant communities.

The ceremony, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, was charged with strong symbolic weight.

When he took the stage to accept the award for Best Urban Music Album—an honor that ultimately became Album of the Year—Bad Bunny opened his speech with a phrase that immediately sparked a standing ovation:

“Before I thank God, I’m going to say: ICE out.”

Bad Bunny’s message resonated nationwide

Bad Bunny Grammy ICE speech – With DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Bad Bunny not only broke a linguistic barrier at the Grammys, but also elevated the conversation around immigration policy in the United States.

He continued his speech by denouncing hate-filled rhetoric and defending the humanity of migrants.

“We are not savages. We are not animals. We are human beings, and we are Americans,” he said. His words echoed strongly amid the current climate of social tension in the country, marked by recent immigration raids and protests in cities such as Minneapolis.

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Bad Bunny emphasized that hatred only breeds more hatred and urged people to respond with empathy instead.

“The only thing more powerful than hate is love. We need to be different. If we fight, we have to fight with love. We don’t hate them—we love our people and our families,” he concluded, as the audience responded with prolonged applause.

On the musical front, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS prevailed in a highly competitive category, surpassing albums such as Mixteip by J Balvin, FERXXO VOL X: Sagrado by Feid, NAIKI by Nicki Nicole, EUB DELUXE by Trueno, and SINFÓNICO (Live) by Yandel. Bad Bunny’s victory represents a historic moment for Spanish-language music within the traditionally English-dominated recording industry.

The Grammy ceremony was filled with political and social commentary throughout the night. Billie Eilish also publicly criticized ICE after winning Song of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar, alongside SZA, won Record of the Year.

With this recognition, Bad Bunny further cements his global influence, reinforcing his role as one of the most powerful voices in contemporary music—capable of blending commercial success, critical acclaim, and bold political positioning from one of the world’s most visible stages.

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