Summary
- US singer Ariana Grande has strongly objected to the use of her music in a White House social media video promoting immigration enforcement policies.
- Grande’s reaction adds to a growing number of artists who have objected to the political use of their music.
- The dispute highlights continuing tensions between entertainers and political institutions over the use of copyrighted music in politically charged content, particularly on social media platforms.
US singer Ariana Grande has strongly objected to the use of her music in a White House social media video promoting immigration enforcement policies.
The video, shared on TikTok, featured her 2024 song “Bye” alongside footage of US border agents detaining and handcuffing individuals. The clip was captioned with a message praising tougher border controls under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Grande publicly responded to the post, asking officials to stop using her music in what she described as a “barbaric, inhumane, heinous” context. She said her work should not be associated with immigration enforcement content.
Following her criticism, the White House muted the video’s audio and removed her comment from the post. The spokesperson for the administration defended the content, arguing that its immigration policies target individuals who have committed serious crimes and pose risks to public safety.
The video was released after new federal funding was approved for immigration enforcement agencies, strengthening border control operations for the remainder of the presidential term.
The footage showed law enforcement officers detaining migrants, transporting them in vehicles, and placing them in detention facilities as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.
Grande’s reaction adds to a growing number of artists who have objected to the political use of their music. Several musicians in recent years have publicly demanded that their songs not be used in government or campaign-related material.
Other artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, ABBA, Céline Dion, and Beyoncé, have also previously raised concerns over the use of their music in political messaging or campaign promotions without consent.
The dispute highlights continuing tensions between entertainers and political institutions over the use of copyrighted music in politically charged content, particularly on social media platforms.
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