The Native American tribe whose ancestral land includes Billie Eilish\u2019s Los Angeles mansion has responded after the singer referenced \u201cstolen land\u201d during her Grammy acceptance speech.<\/p>\n
Accepting Song of the Year on February 1, Eilish used her platform to criticize immigration policies, saying, \u201cNo one is illegal on stolen land,\u201d and adding, \u201cF**k ICE.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her comments sparked mixed reactions. While many praised her message, others pointed out that her $3 million home sits on land historically belonging to the Tongva people.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson for the Tongva tribe told The Daily Mail they appreciated her acknowledgment of history, saying:
\u201cWe understand her home is situated on our ancestral land\u2026 we value when public figures provide visibility to the true history of this country.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tribe added that they had contacted Eilish\u2019s team to thank her, but encouraged future discussions to explicitly mention the Gabrieleno Tongva people.<\/p>\n
Critics, however, accused Eilish of hypocrisy. Some demanded she return her property to the tribe or use her mansion to house migrants. Conservative commentators argued that her statement contradicts her ownership of luxury real estate.<\/p>\n
Public figures including Senator Mike Lee and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mocked her remarks, with Elon Musk responding online with \u201cExactly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eilish has long been outspoken against ICE and immigration enforcement, and her Grammy speech reinforced her stance\u2014fueling both support and backlash in the ongoing national debate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"