Billie Eilish's scathing message to her fellow celebrities has sent shockwaves of outrage across the globe. The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter called out those who have remained silent amidst the unrest in Minnesota, where 37-year-old Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a federal agent.
Eilish's Instagram post reads: "Hey my fellow celebrities u gonna speak up? Or." Her blunt message comes as protests continue to erupt over the killing, which marks the second fatal shooting involving a federal officer this month. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many of Eilish's fans calling for those in positions of power to use their platforms to speak out against violence and advocate for change.
The singer has long been vocal about her opposition to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations, labeling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a "terrorist group." In an acceptance speech last weekend, Eilish also denounced the administration's actions on climate change, saying that resources are being cut for fossil fuels while animals are destroying the planet.
Now, she's targeting high-profile figures who claim to care about social justice but fail to use their platforms to speak out against injustices. Eilish reposted a video from her brother Finneas O'Connell criticizing conservatives who accept school shootings as a necessary price for Second Amendment rights. He argues that those same conservatives are now using Pretti's gun as an excuse for his killing.
The timing of Eilish's post is significant, as it comes on the heels of a series of reposts condemning violence in Minnesota and calling out those who have remained silent. One such repost reads: "I don't do politics." Okay, well maybe it's time to start. Eilish has used her massive following to shed light on issues that many others are too afraid to tackle.
As the nation continues to grapple with the fallout from Pretti's killing, Eilish's message serves as a stark reminder of the responsibility that comes with fame and influence. Will her fellow celebrities listen? Only time will tell.
Eilish's Instagram post reads: "Hey my fellow celebrities u gonna speak up? Or." Her blunt message comes as protests continue to erupt over the killing, which marks the second fatal shooting involving a federal officer this month. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many of Eilish's fans calling for those in positions of power to use their platforms to speak out against violence and advocate for change.
The singer has long been vocal about her opposition to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations, labeling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a "terrorist group." In an acceptance speech last weekend, Eilish also denounced the administration's actions on climate change, saying that resources are being cut for fossil fuels while animals are destroying the planet.
Now, she's targeting high-profile figures who claim to care about social justice but fail to use their platforms to speak out against injustices. Eilish reposted a video from her brother Finneas O'Connell criticizing conservatives who accept school shootings as a necessary price for Second Amendment rights. He argues that those same conservatives are now using Pretti's gun as an excuse for his killing.
The timing of Eilish's post is significant, as it comes on the heels of a series of reposts condemning violence in Minnesota and calling out those who have remained silent. One such repost reads: "I don't do politics." Okay, well maybe it's time to start. Eilish has used her massive following to shed light on issues that many others are too afraid to tackle.
As the nation continues to grapple with the fallout from Pretti's killing, Eilish's message serves as a stark reminder of the responsibility that comes with fame and influence. Will her fellow celebrities listen? Only time will tell.
I'm literally shook by Billie Eilish's post! Like, she's not afraid to speak truth to power, you feel? And I'm all for it 
but at the same time, some of these so-called "celebrities" who are supposed to be all about social justice... like, what's going on over there?! 
Don't get me wrong, Eilish is a total legend and her activism is everything and more 
but when it comes down to it, we need more people using their platforms for good. Not just shouting from the sidelines when it's convenient 
Let's get real, if you're gonna be part of the problem, at least have the decency to speak up and try to make a difference 
. I'm not saying she's being totally unreasonable or anything (although, some of those who commented on her post might disagree 
), but I think she's got a point about using your platform for good. Maybe it's time for the rest of us to step up and be more vocal too... 
. Billie Eilish is totally right to call out those who claim to care but remain silent in the face of injustice. It's like, if you're gonna speak up for the environment or immigration reform, then use that same voice to condemn police brutality and systemic racism 
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Eilish is totally right, we need to use our voices to make a change and that includes speaking out against senseless violence like Alex Pretti's killing. I'm so proud of her for using her platform to bring attention to this important issue... FINGERS CROSSED THOSE OTHER CELEBS WILL START SPEAKING OUT NOW!!! 
. Like, come on, guys! If you're all for social justice, speak up already! Silence from the powerful is just enabling more harm to go down 
. I love how she's using her platform to highlight these issues 
. It's about time we held those in power accountable 
... can't wait to see if other celebs will follow suit 
Eilish is right to speak out but can we also expect our fave artists to take action beyond just posting a scathing message? 
and I love Billie for not being afraid to call out her fellow celebs who claim to care but aren't using their platforms to make a difference 
. Anyway, it seems like some people are only talking the talk, but not walking the walk 
. It's crazy how some folks think they can just sit back and let someone else do the heavy lifting while they collect their paycheck 
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. and honestly, i'm a bit tired of her taking on all the responsibility for these conversations... can't we just have a discussion without one person being the sole "speaker" 
meanwhile i'm just over here thinking maybe it's time for some of these celebs to start speaking up? 
but i just had the craziest dream last night lol... was like, walking through a huge library and all these books were falling off the shelves... anyway i wonder if u guys have ever noticed how some places in town always smell better than others? like, i know it sounds weird but i swear some streets just smell fresher or something 
. kudos to billie e for using her influence to shed light on important issues that need attention 
. now let's see if the rest of the celeb squad will follow suit 
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I mean, I love Billie and her message is so important, but isn't there a way to do that without attacking others? 
I'm not buying the "I don't do politics" excuse 
It's easy to sit on the sidelines and pretend everything is fine when it's not 
. Eilish might be going after those who claim to care about social justice but aren't using their voices, but let's not forget that some of them are actually making a positive impact 
. The real question is, what are we all waiting for? 
. Her Instagram post was like a slap in the face, wake up call for all those so-called celebrities who think they can stay quiet when people are getting shot by the system. It's time for them to use their massive platforms to speak out against injustices and not just talk about it. Eilish has been using her voice for a long time now and she's not afraid to confront those in power, even if it means going up against her own kind 
. We need more people like Billie Eilish who aren't afraid to get real and take a stand