Kehlani Proclaims “F**k ICE” During Grammys 2026 Acceptance Speech

Kehlani took over R&B this previous 12 months with their hit monitor “Folded,” and it notched them their first-ever Grammy Awards. But whereas accepting an award on the 2026 Grammys immediately (Sunday, February 1), they took the prospect to condemn ICE amid the federal company’s latest killing of a civilian, Renee Good, in Minnesota. The deadly taking pictures of Alex Pretti by the hands of United States Border Patrol within the state adopted.

During the singer’s speech, they took the time to revel of their first Grammys win, mirrored on their first nomination ten years in the past, and thanked varied of their crew members. Then, they spoke to the U.S.’ present political local weather and the ability that musicians need to advocate towards injustice.

“What I wish to be sure that I say is that everyone is so highly effective on this room and on this room later,” Kehlani remarked, as caught by Ahmed/The Ears on Twitter. “Together, we’re stronger in numbers to talk towards all of the injustice happening on this planet proper now. So as a substitute of letting or not it’s only a couple few right here and there, I hope all people’s impressed to affix collectively as a group of artists and converse out towards what is going on on. And I’ma go away this and say, f**ok ICE.”

Kehlani’s speech occurred throughout their acceptance of the Best R&B Performance Grammy, and so they later received Best R&B Song. Both wins have been for “Folded.”

Ironically sufficient, Kehlani recently teased a collab with other Grammys winners. They lately posted an image with Clipse, suggesting that their subsequent album will characteristic Pusha T and Malice. We will see if that finally ends up panning out for the LP, in the event that they hyperlink up on a loosie monitor, if the singer finally ends up on the rap duo’s subsequent undertaking, or if issues do not pan out. The Thornton brothers received Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips” that includes Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell.

Speaking of Pusha T, he also condemned ICE lately, becoming a member of a rising checklist of celebrities talking out towards the company. With the large ceremony nonetheless but to air, we’re certain we are going to hear many extra statements from these well-known figures. As for Kehlani, they celebrated their wins whereas additionally talking to what’s affecting communities of all types immediately.