Hayley Williams Responds to DHS After ‘F–k ICE’ Concert Remark

Hayley Williams fired back at the Department of Homeland Security on Monday (Oct. 5) after the agency responded to political statements she made during a recent concert in Chula Vista, California.

During the concert, the Paramore frontwoman shouted “F–k ICE” and “Free Palestine.” In a statement to Fox News, the DHS responded to her remarks by stating that Americans should appreciate federal law enforcement officers and suggested that the singer “thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice.”

Williams posted the department’s statement to her Instagram Story on Monday, adding the reply, “And may I suggest all Nazi bi—es suck on my fat di–.”

The singer made her onstage comments during a performance of “Ice in My OJ,” a track from her 2025 solo album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. Williams has included political commentary throughout her current live shows, including a statement prior to performing “True Believer” where she states that “the greatest threat to American democracy is Christian nationalism.”

As the longtime frontwoman of Paramore, Williams has guided the band to major chart success, including a pair of No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 with 2013’s Paramore and 2023’s This Is Why.

Williams has also impacted the Billboard charts as a solo artist. Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party followed her 2020 solo debut Petals for Armor and 2021’s FLOWERS for VASES / decansos, all of which charted on the Billboard 200.

Williams is scheduled to perform at the 2027 edition of Primavera Sound Barcelona alongside Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers, FKA Twigs, Fontaines D.C., Turnstile, Massive Attack, Robyn and more.