Lorde has stepped up with a substantial show of support for immigrant rights organizations, donating $204,000 from her merchandise sales during a recent concert in Minneapolis. The New Zealand singer announced the contribution on Instagram, pairing the news with a simple yet pointed message: “ICE Out,” written across her hand in the accompanying photo.
The funds went directly to two groups working on the front lines in Minnesota—the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) and the Immigrant Defense Network. MIRAC, a grassroots, all-volunteer organization, pushes for full legalization, an end to deportations and raids, and equality for immigrant communities. The Immigrant Defense Network, formed more recently, unites dozens of labor, legal, faith, and community groups to protect constitutional rights and build collective power against enforcement actions.
Lorde’s gesture arrives amid heightened national attention on immigration enforcement. Just days earlier, at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards held on February 1 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, several prominent artists used their acceptance speeches to voice similar concerns.
Bad Bunny, accepting his award for Best Música Urbana Album for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS—his fourth GRAMMY overall—set a defiant tone early. “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say, ICE out,” he declared from the podium. He pushed back against harmful stereotypes, insisting, “We’re not savages, we’re not animals. We are humans and we are Americans.” He closed with a line that resonated through the room: “The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”
Kehlani, fresh off her win for Best R&B Performance with “Folded,” kept it direct. She urged fellow artists to unite and speak out, punctuating her remarks with a sharp “F*ck ICE.”
Billie Eilish and Finneas, honored for Song of the Year with “Wildflower,” brought their own perspective. Eilish stated plainly, “Nobody is illegal on stolen land. We need to keep fighting and speaking up. Our voices do matter.”
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