ICE under fire from Grammy podium

LOS ANGELES:

Excerpts from the acceptance speeches delivered from the podium or on social media by winner of the Grammy awards this week

Bad Bunny

Before I say thanks to God, I'm gonna say 'ICE out'. We're not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens; we are humans and we are Americans. I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country to follow their dreams.

Gloria Estefan

I'm scared, I'm very worried. I don't think anyone would say we want a free-for-all at the border, but what is happening is not at all 'criminals being arrested'. These are people that have families, that have contributed to this country for decades, little children. There are hundreds of children in detention centres. It's inhumane. I don't recognise my country at this moment.

Shaboozey

Immigrants built this country. So this is for them, for all children of immigrants. This is also for those who came to this country in search of better opportunity to be a part of a nation that promised freedom for all and equal opportunity to everyone willing to work for it. Thank you for bringing your culture, your music, your stories and your traditions here. You give America colour."

Billie Eilish

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. It's just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now. I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter.

Trevor Noah

Wow. That's a Grammy that every artist wants—almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because, since Epstein's gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton

Lady Gaga

I just want to say for women in music that I know sometimes when you're in the studio with a bunch of guys, it can be hard. So I urge you to always listen to yourself and always fight for your ideas.

Kendrick Lamar

I'm not good at talking about myself, but I express it through the music. It's an honour to be here.

Olivia Dean

I guess I want to say I'm up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I'm a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.

SZA

It's incredibly dystopian that we're dressed up and able to celebrate accolades... and people are getting snatched up and shot in the face on the street

Dalai Lama

I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility. I don't see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility. I truly believe that peace, compassion, care for our environment, and an understanding of the oneness of humanity are essential for the collective well-being of all eight billion human beings.

Donald Trump

I can't speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close, and until tonight's false and defamatory, statement, have never been accused of being there, not even by the Fake News Media. I'll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope... Get ready Noah, I'm going to have some fun with you!.