Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech to get political, reminding everyone that art and identity aren’t separate from the challenges of the world we live in.
While accepting his Best Música Urbana Album award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Bad Bunny said, “Before I say, Thanks to God. I’m got to say, ICE out. We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans.”
“The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So… please. We need to be different.”
Bad Bunny: Before I say thanks to god, I'm going to say, ICE out. We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans. https://t.co/VEK8d3FAEe
— Acyn (@Acyn) February 2, 2026
Bad Bunny has become a symbol of Latin identity within American culture. The artist’s career has repeatedly intersected with social and political discourse long before his Grammy speech. At a 2025 concert tour stop in Puerto Rico, he opted to avoid shows in the continental United States amid concerns over ICE activity, citing fear of raids against his fans and Latino communities.
His Grammy message, affirming that Latinos and immigrants are “humans…Americans,” arrived at a time when immigration enforcement policy and civil rights remain highly charged in U.S. public debate.
Next week, Bad Bunny will take the global stage once more as the headliner of the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, making him the first solo Spanish-speaking Latino act to headline the event.
The selection has not been without controversy. Political figures, including President Donald Trump, publicly criticized both Bad Bunny and fellow halftime performer Green Day, with Trump stating he planned to skip the game because of their inclusion.
Still, the NFL has stood firm in its decision, emphasizing the cultural impact of Bad Bunny’s global reach and what his performance represents for diverse audiences and Latino fans.
