Billie Eilish Under Fire As She Faces Calls To ‘Hand Over’ Her Mansions Due To ‘Stolen Land’ Remark

Billie Eilish is facing renewed scrutiny after comments she made at the 68th Grammy Awards sparked backlash from conservative figures and social media critics.

The singer was accused of hypocrisy and performative activism after stating that no one is illegal on “stolen land,” prompting many to request that she give up her home.

The reaction comes after Billie Eilish received recognition for her environmental and social justice advocacy.

Billie Eilish Slammed Over ‘Stolen Land’ Remark As Critics Accuse Her Of Hypocrisy

Eilish has drawn sharp criticism online following remarks she made at the 68th Grammy Awards, where she declared, “No one is illegal on stolen land” while accepting the Song of the Year award.

The statement quickly ignited backlash from conservative commentators and political figures, some of whom accused the singer of hypocrisy and performative activism.

Several critics took aim at Eilish’s personal wealth and property holdings, suggesting she should relinquish her homes if she truly believed in the sentiment she expressed.

British journalist Julia Hartley wrote on X: “The woman is a blithering idiot. Of course, if she really means it, then she’ll happily hand over her multi-million pound Malibu beachfront home to illegal migrants. Which she won’t, because it’s all just silly celeb posturing.”

Social media users and commentators also mocked her for making anti-ICE remarks while living in luxury, with some calling on her to donate her property to Native American tribes or migrant families.

Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah joined the criticism, arguing that public acknowledgments of “stolen land” are meaningless without material action.

Popular MAGA account on X, EndWokeness, chimed in with a viral post with over 200k likes: “Billie Eilish calls America ‘stolen land.’ Ok, Billie. Your $14,000,000 mansion in LA is built where the Tongva tribes once lived. Any plans on returning it?”

However, amid the backlash, Eilish received support from fans, with one noting that the star recently donated “22% of her net worth in October 2025… in other words, she put her money where her mouth is.”

What The Singer Said About ‘Stolen Land’ At The Grammys

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Eilish gave an impassioned speech at the music event while condemning the actions of ICE, particularly due to the events that have unfolded in Minnesota.

“As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything, but that no one is illegal on stolen land,” the singer began as she accepted her Grammy Award for Song of the Year for “Wildflower” on Sunday. “It’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now.

“And I just I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter,” Eilish continued, before adding, “F-CK ICE.”

Billie Eilish Received MLK Environmental Justice Award Days After DHS Criticism

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The backlash followed closely on the heels of public criticism from the Department of Homeland Security, which condemned Eilish’s recent anti-ICE posts shared via Instagram Stories.

Just days later, however, the 24-year-old singer appeared in a different setting, accepting the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award at a ceremony hosted by the King Center on January 17 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta.

Eilish was recognized for her philanthropic commitments months earlier, following news that she planned to donate $11.5 million from her sold-out “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour to organizations focused on climate justice, food access, and cutting carbon emissions through her Changemaker Program.

She also drew attention late last year when she challenged wealthy guests at The Wall Street Journal Magazine’s Innovators Awards, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, to “give your money away.”

Billie Eilish Voices Unease Over Climate And Civil Rights: ‘We’re Seeing Our Neighbors Being Kidnapped’

Introduced by environmental activist and Black Girl Environmentalist founder Wawa Gatheru, Eilish accepted the award with visible humility.

She told the audience she felt conflicted receiving recognition at a time when progress on environmental and social justice feels increasingly fragile.

Reading from a small note in her hand, the “Wildflower” singer began her speech: “To be honest, I really don’t feel deserving.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, she spoke candidly about growing concerns over civil liberties, climate policy setbacks, and widening inequality, saying it was difficult to celebrate advocacy work when many people no longer feel safe or supported in their homes or streets.

Eilish stated, “We’re seeing our neighbors being kidnapped, peaceful protesters being assaulted and murdered, our civil rights being stripped, resources to fight the climate crisis being cut for fossil fuels and animal agriculture destroying our planet, and people’s access to food and health care becoming a privilege for the wealthy instead of a new basic human right for all Americans.”

The singer added, “It is very clear that protecting our planet and our communities is not a priority for this administration.”

Billie Eilish Reflects On Responsibility And Renewed Hope At MLK Awards Ceremony

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The ceremony also recognized several other prominent figures, including Viola Davis, former NFL player Warrick Dunn, and Gloria James, on behalf of the LeBron James Family Foundation.

King Center CEO Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., described the gathering of nearly 1,000 attendees as “a celebration of humanity at its best.”

She said this year’s MLK theme,” Mission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way,” felt “more than fitting,” given the current climate.

By the end of the night, Eilish said the energy in the room had left her feeling more hopeful. She credited fellow honorees and activists for reminding her of the power of collective action and thanked her parents, especially her mother, for instilling the values that guide her work.

“I have this platform,” she said, “and I think it’s my responsibility to use it, so I feel like I’m just doing what anyone in my position should be doing.”