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Eilish's Powerful Speech: 'No One Is Illegal'
2 Feb
Summary
- Billie Eilish won a Grammy for 'Wildflower', produced with her brother Finneas.
- Her acceptance speech included a strong statement against ICE and on stolen land.
- 'Wildflower' was re-released as a single in February 2025 for award eligibility.
Billie Eilish has achieved her tenth career Grammy Award, winning for her song "Wildflower." She accepted the award alongside her brother Finneas, who was instrumental in its production and co-writing. Eilish used her acceptance speech to make a powerful political statement, declaring, "no one is illegal on stolen land" and expressing solidarity with protestors. She voiced her hope and the importance of continued advocacy.
The award-eligible track "Wildflower" is featured on Eilish's third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," released in May 2024. To ensure its eligibility for the recent awards ceremony, Eilish re-released "Wildflower" as a single in February 2025.
Last year's Song of the Year winner was Kendrick Lamar for "Not Like Us." This year's nominees included artists with numerous prior Grammy wins, such as Bruno Mars (16 wins) and Lady Gaga (14 wins). Two artists, Huntr/x and Rosé of Blackpink, were nominees without previous Grammy victories.
