At the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, Becky G utilized her red-carpet spotlight to deliver a defiant political message. The 28-year-old Mexican-American artist made a striking stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the high-profile event held on Friday, January 30, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
While posing for the assembled media, the singer revealed a bold, hand-lettered manicure. As she flashed a kiss to the cameras, her nails clearly spelled out “F—k ICE,” a gesture that immediately social media attention.
The star-studded benefit, which celebrated the legendary Mariah Carey, served as a major precursor to the 68th annual Grammy Awards. For Becky G, the evening provided a platform to reinforce her long-standing history of activism. This is far from the first time the Latin pop star has challenged federal immigration policies or political rhetoric. In 2015, she famously released the anthem “We Are Mexico” as a direct rebuttal to disparaging remarks made about Latino and Mexican immigrants during that year’s presidential campaign cycle.
In that track, she poignantly captures the immigrant experience, singing about the “hard work,” “overtime,” and the relentless drive of a community that “ain’t never late to pay the bills.” The song originally debuted just days after Donald Trump’s campaign launch, during which he characterized Mexican immigrants in deeply derogatory terms.
Becky G’s latest protest aligns her with a growing coalition of musicians voicing outrage over recent ICE enforcement operations in Minnesota. The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents has sparked intense backlash across the industry. Artists such as Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, and Lizzo have all joined the chorus of voices condemning the agency’s actions.
The incident has also caused significant friction between local and federal authorities. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has formally called for the departure of federal agents from the city, describing the fatal encounter as a reckless abuse of power that resulted in preventable loss of life.
