Doechii has spoken out against the Trump immigration raids in Los Angeles at the 2025 BET Awards.
The Swamp Princess accepted the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the Peacock Theatre last night (June 9) – you can see a full list of winners here.
During her speech, Doechii said that though she was “honoured” by the award, she wanted to “address what is happening right now outside of the building”.
“There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order,” she continued, citing Trump’s deployment of the National Guard against ongoing protests in LA.
“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest,” Doechii added. “I want you 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. What type of government is that?”
Doechii also pointed to the ICE raids which have seen agents storm LA workplaces to arrest those who have allegedly violated US immigration laws. “People are being swept up and torn from their families”, she said.
“I feel like 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 of Gaza, we all deserve to live in hope and not fear. I hope we stand together.”
The Swamp Princess takes her crown again! Standing ovation please for the #BETAwards Best Female Hip Hop Artist, @officialdoechii 👑 In case you couldn’t tell, we’re your biggest fan! pic.twitter.com/7hmQJ3LZ58
— #BETAwards (@BETAwards) June 10, 2025
The ICE raids and the resulting deployment of the National Guard have provoked strong criticisms from the likes of Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California.
Newsom called Trump’s military mobilisation “the deranged fantasy of a dictatorial president” (via BBC News). The state is also suing President Trump for the deployment of troops without the governor’s permission.
Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong took to social media to show solidarity with the Los Angeles residents protesting ongoing the ongoing ICE operations in the city.
Soundtracking the footage to Green Day’s ‘Fuck Off’, his caption include two emojis, a middle finger next to an ice cube.
Meanwhile, Finneas said he was tear-gassed at a “peaceful” LA protest, adding: “Fuck ICE”.
FINNEAS says he was tear gassed at a peaceful LA protest against ICE raids. pic.twitter.com/J89wbxk6As
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 8, 2025
Meanwhile, Doechii will be headed to Glastonbury this year closing out the West Holts stage on Saturday (June 28). She will clash with Charli XCX, who will be headlining the Other Stage that same night.
The full lineup has now been unveiled – you can see the full line-up and day splits here.
