Doechii Condemns Trump ICE Raids Amid Large LA Protests

At the 2025 BET Awards, Grammy-winning artist Doechii accepted the Best Female Hip Hop Artist award and used her platform to condemn President Donald Trump's deployment of military forces against protests in Los Angeles following ICE immigration raids. She criticized the government's use of military force to suppress democratic protests, highlighting the fear and chaos inflicted on communities, particularly Black, Latino, trans, and other marginalized groups. Doechii emphasized the importance of standing together against hate and advocated for hope rather than fear, urging solidarity among oppressed peoples, including those in Gaza. The protests were sparked by aggressive immigration enforcement and escalated by Trump's deployment of the National Guard, which was publicly denounced by California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Doechii framed her speech as a responsibility to speak out for justice and drew widespread applause and support for her stance. Her remarks reflect her ongoing activism, including previous advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights amid rising anti-trans legislation.