Finneas defends Billie Eilish's Grammys speech to critics “powerful old white men”. The Song of the Year winner spoke out against ICE while accepting her award on Sunday evening.
Finneas came to the defense of his sister Billie Eilish after she was criticized by ” very powerful old white men » for his acceptance speech at the Grammys.
The duo won Song of the Year for “Wildflower” on Sunday night, and Eilish used the occasion to condemn ICE and defend the rights of immigrants. Both siblings wore “ICE Out” pins as Eilish urged people to stay strong in the face of current ICE raids.
“ No one is illegal on stolen land ” said Eilish. “ It's really hard to know what to say and what to do right now… I just feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and talking and protesting, and that our voices really matter, and people matter. » Before leaving the stage, Eilish said: “ Fuck ICE. »
On Wednesday night, Finneas took to Threads to support Eilish. “ I see a lot of very powerful old white men outraged by what my 24 year old sister said during her acceptance speech “, he wrote. “ We can literally see your names in the Epstein files. »
Eilish wasn't the only artist to speak out against ICE and the current presidential administration at the Grammys. Bad Bunny shared arguably the most pointed and poignant words while accepting the Grammy for Best Urban Music Album, beginning with: “ Before I say “Thank God,” I’m going to say “ICE out.” »
Before the main broadcast, Kehlani ended her speech for the Best R&B Performance award with a vehement “ Fuck ICE “. And Shaboozey dedicated his first Grammy — Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen,” his collaboration with Jelly Roll — to the “ children of immigrants “.
Along with all the speeches, many artists showed up to the Grammys and walked the red carpet sporting “ICE Out” pins. They included Eilish, her brother and collaborator Finneas, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Brandi Carlile, Jack Antonoff, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Margo Price and Samara Joy.
“Wildflower” is the fourth single from Eilish's third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft (2024). The win marks the singer-songwriter's 10th Grammy. Eilish won Song of the Year in 2020 for her colossal hit “Bad Guy” and again in 2024 for the Oscar-winning single “What Was I Made For?” » from the soundtrack of barbie. She also won Album of the Year for When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?.
