Doechii condemns Trump’s military crackdown in BET speech, defends Gaza, trans, Latino and Black communities

Doechii used her BET Awards speech to protest Donald Trump’s raids and support Gaza, trans, Black and Latino people.

During her acceptance for Best Female Hip-hop Artist at the 2025 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Doechii used the moment to speak against President Donald Trump’s use of military forces in response to growing protests over immigration raids in LA.

“There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order,” Doechii said. “Trump is using military forces to stop a protest, and I want y’all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.”

She continued, “People are being swept up and torn from their families, and I feel it’s my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people: For Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza.”

Doechii speaks on Donald Trump deploying military forces against protesters in LA during her speech at the #BETAwards.

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Doechii’s comments followed reports of protests across Los Angeles County, including around City Hall and the federal courthouse. A major freeway was blocked as demonstrators denounced federal raids and National Guard deployment ordered by Trump. California Governor Gavin Newsom has formally opposed the deployment.

Despite the unrest, the BET Awards proceeded as scheduled, with Kevin Hart hosting. Kendrick Lamar led nominations with 10, joined by Future, GloRilla, and others.