Renée Rapp's Unapologetic Rebuke of ICE and Trump Erupts on Stage in Portland
In a shocking moment, chart-topping pop star Renée Rapp unleashed a blistering tirade against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and former President Donald Trump during a concert in Portland, Oregon. The city has been the epicenter of protests against the agency's actions, with local officials and community members opposing the deployment of national guard troops.
At a time when tensions were running high, Rapp made it clear where she stood: "at the same time, some other people who shouldn't fucking be here are … So let's just make a few things abundantly fucking clear. Fuck Ice. Fuck this administration. And fuck Trump." The crowd responded with cheers and applause, as if they were sharing a collective sense of outrage.
Rapp's outburst is part of a growing trend among musicians to speak out against ICE's actions. Chance the Rapper has recently released an album that includes lyrics critical of the agency, while Finneas – Billie Eilish's producer brother – attended a protest in Los Angeles and described the scene as "tear-gassed almost immediately." Other artists, including Tyler, the Creator, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, and Kehlani, have also denounced ICE.
The backlash against Trump is more pronounced. Earlier this month, country music star Zach Bryan faced criticism after debuting a new song that referenced ICE enforcement. The US Department of Homeland Security responded by mocking Bryan's lyrics in an enforcement video.
Meanwhile, indie record labels Epitaph and Anti- have joined forces to call on Spotify to stop carrying advertisements for ICE. "Artists and fans deserve platforms that reflect the values of the culture they sustain," each label stated in a shared statement.
As tensions in Portland continue to simmer, local officials are pushing back against Trump's attempts to deploy national guard troops. A federal judge has blocked the deployment, citing concerns about constitutional rights and the presence of protests. Governor Tina Kotek described the situation as "violent radical left terrorism," but Portland Mayor Keith Wilson countered that there is no insurrection or threat to national security.
Rapp's performance serves as a reminder that music can be a powerful force for change. By speaking out against injustices, artists like Rapp are using their platform to amplify marginalized voices and challenge the status quo.
In a shocking moment, chart-topping pop star Renée Rapp unleashed a blistering tirade against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and former President Donald Trump during a concert in Portland, Oregon. The city has been the epicenter of protests against the agency's actions, with local officials and community members opposing the deployment of national guard troops.
At a time when tensions were running high, Rapp made it clear where she stood: "at the same time, some other people who shouldn't fucking be here are … So let's just make a few things abundantly fucking clear. Fuck Ice. Fuck this administration. And fuck Trump." The crowd responded with cheers and applause, as if they were sharing a collective sense of outrage.
Rapp's outburst is part of a growing trend among musicians to speak out against ICE's actions. Chance the Rapper has recently released an album that includes lyrics critical of the agency, while Finneas – Billie Eilish's producer brother – attended a protest in Los Angeles and described the scene as "tear-gassed almost immediately." Other artists, including Tyler, the Creator, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, and Kehlani, have also denounced ICE.
The backlash against Trump is more pronounced. Earlier this month, country music star Zach Bryan faced criticism after debuting a new song that referenced ICE enforcement. The US Department of Homeland Security responded by mocking Bryan's lyrics in an enforcement video.
Meanwhile, indie record labels Epitaph and Anti- have joined forces to call on Spotify to stop carrying advertisements for ICE. "Artists and fans deserve platforms that reflect the values of the culture they sustain," each label stated in a shared statement.
As tensions in Portland continue to simmer, local officials are pushing back against Trump's attempts to deploy national guard troops. A federal judge has blocked the deployment, citing concerns about constitutional rights and the presence of protests. Governor Tina Kotek described the situation as "violent radical left terrorism," but Portland Mayor Keith Wilson countered that there is no insurrection or threat to national security.
Rapp's performance serves as a reminder that music can be a powerful force for change. By speaking out against injustices, artists like Rapp are using their platform to amplify marginalized voices and challenge the status quo.
I mean, it takes a lot of guts to speak out against ICE and Trump on stage, especially when you’re performing in front of thousands of people. It's like she was saying "enough is enough" and the crowd totally rallied behind her 
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! i'm literally living for her bold takedown of ICE & trump 
. as a fan, it's like she's speaking directly to my soul 
. and can we talk about how music is like the ultimate form of resistance? 
it's like our voices get amplified when we use our art to fight for what's right 
. anyway, i'm so down for more artists speaking out against ICE & trump - we need that kind of courage & conviction now 
renée rapp is literally a queen for standing up against ice and trump like what else can we do but support her and all the other artists who are speaking out? 
it's so inspiring to see artists using their platform for good. also, side note, i'm still mad that spotify's ads are supporting ice 
gotta keep calling them out until they change their tune.
, she's literally unapologetic about speaking her mind, but at the same time, you can feel the passion and urgency in her words 
. as an artist, i think it's amazing that she's using her platform to raise awareness about these issues 
. and i'm loving the fact that other artists are following suit 
, like Chance the Rapper and Tyler, the Creator - they're all speaking out against injustice and ICE in particular 
just saw this about Renée Rapp going off on ICE & Trump in Portland 
and I'm low-key impressed? Like, who needs a mic drop when you can just be unapologetic like that 
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SHE WAS COMPLETELY UNAPOLOGETIC AND HONEST ABOUT HER FEELINGS TOWARDS ICE AND TRUMP!!! IT WAS LIKE THE WHOLE CROWD WAS REAING OFF EACH OTHERS ENERGY AND JUST FREAKING OUT!!!
I'm loving how she unapologetically spoke truth to power and got the crowd totally on board 
. And, tbh, it's about time more people started calling out ICE's messed up policies 
. The fact that artists are standing up for what's right and against injustice is giving me all the feels 
and artists are speaking up because they care about the world we're creating 