Billie Eilish Receives Strong Message From The Tongva Tribe After ‘Stolen Land’ Comment At The Grammys

The Native American tribe whose ancestral territory includes Billie Eilish‘s Los Angeles home has weighed in following her recent political remarks.

The Tongva tribe offered measured support for the singer’s message but emphasized the importance of direct and specific acknowledgment of their land.

Since she gave a speech at the 2026 Grammy Awards about “stolen land” and ICE, Billie Eilish has found herself at the center of controversy, with criticism focused on her property ownership.

The Tongva tribe, a group of Native American people, sent a message to Eilish after the singer’s recent political remarks sparked widespread debate.

The group confirmed that the Grammy winner’s reported $3 million property sits on what they consider their “ancestral land,” following Eilish’s speech in which she criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and declared that “no one is illegal on stolen land.”

While the tribe said it appreciated the broader message behind her comments, representatives noted that the singer has not contacted them directly. They emphasized that public figures should name the specific tribes connected to the land to avoid vague acknowledgments.

“Eilish has not contacted our tribe directly regarding her property, we do value the instance when public figures provide visibility to the true history of this country,” a Tongva representative told the Daily Mail.

They continued, “It is our hope that in future discussions, the tribe can explicitly be referenced to ensure the public understands that the greater Los Angeles Basin remains Gabrieleno Tongva territory.”

Meanwhile, Eilish’s remarks at the Grammys quickly drew intense reaction online, particularly after she shouted “F-CK ICE” onstage and referred to the United States as “stolen land.”

Critics accused the “Bad Guy” singer of hypocrisy, pointing to her wealth and property ownership.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mocked the comments on X, suggesting that if Eilish truly believed the land was stolen, she should give up her Southern California home.

Senator Mike Lee of Utah echoed the sentiment, arguing that “Any white person who does a public ‘stolen land’ acknowledgement should immediately give his or her land to native Americans. Otherwise, they don’t mean it.”

Independent journalist Manny Marotta also weighed in, noting Eilish’s wealth while questioning what she has contributed to Indigenous communities.

“A gentle reminder that Billie Eilish, worth $50 million, has given $0.00 to the original inhabitants of this ‘stolen land,'” Marotta said.

The controversy followed a high-profile appearance by Eilish at the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards in Atlanta, where she was honored with the Environmental Justice Award. Eilish was recognized after pledging $11.5 million last fall to environmental causes.

Despite the honor, she expressed discomfort with being celebrated amid what she described as a troubling political and social climate.

“To be honest, I really don’t feel deserving,” Eilish said during her acceptance speech, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

She added that it felt “very strange to be celebrated for working toward environmental justice at a time where it feels less achievable than ever, given the state of our country and the world right now.”

During her remarks at the MLK event, “The Therefore I Am” singer referenced the shooting of 37-year-old Minnesota woman Renee Nicole Good following a confrontation with an ICE officer earlier this year.

Eilish condemned what she described as growing abuses of power, noting that people who protest peacefully were being harassed and killed.

She said, “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.”

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

Earlier in January, Eilish had already spoken out forcefully on social media following the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.

She shared multiple posts on her Instagram Stories, labeling ICE a “terrorist group” and accusing the agency of endangering lives rather than protecting communities.

One of the reposted messages described ICE as a “federally funded and supported terrorist group under the Department of Homeland Security that has done nothing to make our streets safer.”

The post claimed the agency has played a role in breaking up families, instilling fear in communities, and contributing to the deaths of innocent people.

Eilish also reshared another post stating that the woman killed in the incident, Renee Nicole Good, was not the first person to die as a result of ICE actions, citing reports that 32 people died in ICE custody in 2025, with additional deaths reported the following year.

“This needs to end today. Abolish ICE,” the post concluded.