Ariana Grande Joins the Long List of Artists Telling Trump to Stop Using Their Tracks to Glamorize Mass Deportations
Ariana Grande Joins Artists Opposing Trump’s Use of Their Music for Deportation Campaign
Ariana Grande has become the latest major artist to demand that former President Donald Trump stop using her music to promote mass deportations. The controversy began when the White House posted a video on June 9, showing clips of ICE officers detaining individuals, set to Grande’s hit song. The video was widely criticized for glamorizing the enforcement of harsh immigration policies.
Grande’s legal team promptly issued a cease-and-desist letter, stating that the use of her music was unauthorized and did not reflect her values. She joins a growing list of musicians—including Rihanna, Neil Young, the Rolling Stones, and Pharrell Williams—who have publicly objected to Trump’s campaign and political events using their songs without permission. Many artists have cited the former president’s divisive rhetoric and policies, particularly on immigration and racial justice, as reasons for their opposition.
Key points from the article:
- The White House video featured Grande’s music alongside footage of ICE arrests.
- Grande’s team sent a cease-and-desist letter, citing unauthorized use.
- She is the latest in a long list of artists who have objected to Trump using their music.
- Artists often argue the use implies endorsement of policies they oppose, such as mass deportations.
This ongoing trend highlights a broader cultural and political clash between the entertainment industry and the former president’s administration over the unauthorized use of copyrighted material for political messaging.