Becky G turned the red carpet into a moment of political expression at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year charity gala. While cameras flashed at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, January 30, the 28-year-old singer raised her hands and revealed freshly painted nails bearing a blunt message aimed at Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The words were impossible to miss and instantly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
The star-studded event marked the 35th annual MusiCares Person of the Year gala and honored music icon Mariah Carey. The celebration took place just two nights before the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, drawing top artists, executives, and cultural leaders from across the industry. Amid the elegance and philanthropy, Becky G chose to use her visibility to spotlight immigration issues that continue to affect millions of families in the United States.
Turning the Red Carpet Into a Platform
Red carpets are usually about fashion, branding, and carefully polished appearances. Becky G flipped that expectation. As photographers captured her look, she deliberately raised her hands to ensure the message on her nails was visible. The statement was raw, direct, and clearly intentional.
The singer, born Rebbeca Marie Gomez, has long identified as Mexican American and has repeatedly spoken about the importance of honoring her roots. Her decision to make such a public statement at a high-profile charity gala shows how deeply personal the issue remains for her. The moment quickly spread across social platforms, with fans praising her for refusing to stay silent during a time of heightened immigration enforcement and political tension.
Artists Unite Against ICE Enforcement Actions
Becky G’s statement arrives amid renewed criticism of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, including enforcement actions in Minnesota that have drawn national attention. She is far from alone in speaking out.
At the Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny delivered a powerful moment of his own. Opening his speech in English, the global superstar declared “ICE out” before thanking God. The remark earned an immediate standing ovation from the arena and set the tone for a message rooted in humanity rather than anger.
Bad Bunny went on to remind the audience that immigrants are not “animals or outsiders,” but “humans and Americans.” He acknowledged how difficult it can be to avoid hate during divisive times, yet emphasized that responding with more hate only strengthens it. "I want to say to the people I know it's tough not to hate these days, and I was thinking sometimes we get [contaminated]," but "the hate gets more powerful with more hate, the only thing that is more powerful than hate is love," he continued. "So, please, we need to be different; we fight, but we have to do it with love. We don't hate them, we love our people, we love our family, and that's the way to do it, with love," Bad Bunny concluded.
His closing message echoed a sentiment many fans recognized in Becky G’s actions. Fight for justice, protect family, and move forward with love rather than resentment.
Becky G’s MusiCares moment also resonates because her action also reflects a broader shift in entertainment, where artists increasingly reject neutrality during moments of social urgency. For Becky G, immigration is not an abstract policy debate. It is family history, cultural survival, and lived experience.