Doechii Calls Out Trump on ICE Raids – BET Awards 2024
Doechii didn’t mince words at the 2025 BET Awards, directly calling out Donald Trump and ICE raids during her acceptance speech for Best Female Hip Hop Artist. The rising star powerfully condemned the former president’s actions, using her platform to highlight the plight of marginalized communities. This follows protests and rising political tensions in Los Angeles. Doechii’s speech also included a salute to Black, latino, and trans communities, as well as the people of Gaza, making it a memorable moment from this year’s ceremony. News directory 3 has the full story. What impact will this historic moment have on the music world and beyond? Discover what’s next …
Doechii Shames Trump for ICE Raids, Salutes Marginalized Groups at BET Awards
Updated June 9, 2025
At the 2025 BET Awards, doechii didn’t hold back, using her acceptance speech to criticize
President Donald Trump for ICE raids. The Top Dawg Entertainment artist,winner of
Best Female Hip hop Artist,addressed the political climate during Monday night’s ceremony.
Doechii condemned what she described as “Trump’s ruthless attacks,” accusing the government of masking
harmful actions under the guise of law and order.
doechii calls out Donald trump and ICE while accepting her trophy at the #BETAwards in Los angeles pic.twitter.com/fTGyJ9nbAj
— the Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 10, 2025
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The BET Awards proceeded in downtown Los Angeles at the Peacock theater following clashes between protesters
and police. Doechii said she felt compelled to acknowledge the events unfolding around her.
Doechii concluded her speech by expressing solidarity with Black, Latino, and trans communities, as well as
the people of Gaza, advocating for a world where everyone can live without fear.
What’s next
This BET Awards marked Doechii’s first,and it is likely to be remembered by both the artist and Donald
Trump.