US EditionBillie Eilish’s brother Finneas responds to criticism of anti-ICE remarks at the Grammys
Finneas O’Connell defends Billie Eilish against backlash over her Grammy speech criticizing ICE and Trump administration, citing hypocrisy among powerful critics in politics.
- Finneas O'Connell defended Billie Eilish recent weeks after her Feb. 1 Grammys speech, calling out critics on social media.
- Billie Eilish used her Grammys platform to condemn ICE and the Trump administration, wearing an `ICE Out` pin and saying `No one is illegal on stolen land` after recent ICE-linked deaths.
- On Wednesday, Finneas O'Connell responded to a USA Today op-ed titled 'PSA to celebs: Stick to performing, stay away from politics,' saying he would `keep speaking up` and calling critics `stupid` in his posts.
- The DHS responded that Eilish's rhetoric is garbage and linked it to rises in violence, while Donald Trump criticized the ceremony as garbage and unwatchable, according to the source.
- Looking beyond this episode, the pair's activism continues as they join other artists protesting ICE and related policies.
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Billie Eilish's Brother Issues New Statement After 'Stolen Land' Comments
Songwriter and producer Finneas O'Connell, best known for award-winning collaborations with his sister, Billie Eilish, is standing firm amid the backlash toward Eilish over her remarks during an acceptance speech Sunday night at the Grammy Awards. Eilish in her speech said that 'no one is illegal…
Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas, fires back at critics after...
Billie Eilish sparked backlash after using her Grammys 2026 acceptance speech to call out ICE; and her brother Finneas isn’t staying silent. As outrage spread online, Finneas fired back in defense of the singer while other artists echoed similar messages throughout the night. Watch the full video for a breakdown of the controversy, Finneas’ response,...
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Los Angeles TimesFinneas calls out 'powerful old white men outraged' by Billie Eilish's Grammys speech
LOS ANGELES — Finneas O'Connell took to social media to defend Billie Eilish and her Grammys acceptance speech from a specific demographic that was angered by her remarks.
Billie Eilish’s anti-ICE Grammy speech has upset the right people as her critics scramble to prove she’s a hypocrite
The MAGA bootlickers are upset with Billie Eilish once again. This time the pop singer seems to have ruffled their feathers with her Grammy speech where she made her strong feelings about ICE known. During her speech she claimed that “nobody is illegal on stolen land,” a statement which has certainly rubbed a few people the wrong way. ICE activities have certainly not been popular with the American people and Eilish’s statement at the Grammys no…
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