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Bad Bunny won two Grammys on Sunday night, taking home awards for his album Debà Tirar Más Fotos in the música urbana category and album of the year. The Puerto Rican superstar, whose real name is Benito Antonio MartÃnez Ocasio, used his acceptance speech to deliver a pointed anti-ICE message, just a week before he headlines the Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show.
“Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say ICE out,” Bad Bunny said in English to enthusiastic applause. “We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.” Cradling his award, he continued, “Hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different when we fight. We have to do it with love. We don’t hate them. We love our people. We love our family, and that’s the way to do it, with love. Don’t forget that.”
Other artists at the ceremony also voiced political messages. Olivia Dean, named best new artist, reflected on her immigrant heritage while accepting her first Grammy, calling attention to the bravery of those who came before her. At the Premiere Ceremony, Shaboozey and Jelly Roll dedicated their country duo/group win to immigrant parents and the contributions of immigrant communities. Songwriter Amy Allen and R&B artist Kehlani displayed “ICE Out” pins, and Kehlani directly called out immigration enforcement in her remarks. Gloria Estefan expressed concern over the treatment of children in detention centers.
Bad Bunny, 31, has achieved global recognition with albums such as Un Verano Sin Ti and Debà Tirar Más Fotos, making him one of the world’s most-streamed artists. He recently completed a historic Puerto Rico residency, drawing more than half a million fans, and leads the Latin Grammy nominations this year with 12 nods. He is set to perform at the Feb. 8, 2026, Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, an event that regularly attracts over 100 million viewers worldwide.
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