Kehlani Warns ICE Employees to Stop Following Her and Delete Her Music

R&B singer Kehlani issued a blunt warning to employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 5, 2026. The 30-year-old Grammy-winning artist shared the message through her Instagram Story, explicitly stating that she does not want any interaction with individuals connected to the federal agency.

In the post, which was framed as a public service announcement, the singer told ICE employees not to ever fix your mouth to speak to me or ask for a photo and instructed them not to compliment her.

Kehlani further emphasized her stance by telling those employed by the agency that she is dead to u and directing them to don’t acknowledge me and delete all my music.

The statement quickly circulated across social media platforms, sparking a wide-ranging debate among fans and critics. Some supporters praised the singer for her willingness to speak out against immigration enforcement policies, while others questioned whether statements from entertainers have any meaningful influence on national policy or government agencies.

A Pattern of Activism

The recent Instagram post is consistent with political and humanitarian commentary Kehlani has integrated into her public voice. Earlier in 2026, the singer used her platform to address social injustice during one of the most visible events in the music industry.

On February 1, 2026, Kehlani attended the 68th Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. During the event, she wore an ICE out pin to signal her solidarity with anti-ICE protests that had grown following the deaths of U.S. Citizens at the hands of ICE agents.

In a subsequent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Kehlani admitted that she wished the message on her pin had been more aggressive.

I really wanted it to say ‘F**k ICE,’ but I think they needed some couth on the carpet or something. I’m a little couth-less ruthless. But I think we’re too powerful a group to all be in a room at the same time and not make some kind of statement in our country. It’s brainless to me.

Kehlani to the Hollywood Reporter

During the Grammy ceremony, Kehlani won awards for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance for her hit song Folded. While accepting these awards, she used her speech to call for solidarity among the artistic community.

She told the audience, I hope everybody is inspired to join together as a community of artists and speak out against what’s going on, and concluded her remarks by saying, f— I.C.E.

In another portion of her speech, she emphasized the collective strength of the attendees, stating that everyone is so powerful in this room and that they are stronger in numbers to speak against all the injustice going on in the world right now.

Continued Career Success

Kehlani’s activism has coincided with a period of significant professional achievement for the singer. Following her Grammy wins in February, she continued to receive recognition for her work on the song Folded.

On March 26, 2026, Kehlani won the R&B Song of the Year Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

The singer has frequently addressed political concerns through her performances, interviews, and social media presence. Her latest demands for ICE employees to distance themselves from her work and public persona represent the most direct application of her stance on immigration enforcement to date.