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Ariana Grande Condemns White House for Unauthorized Use of Her Song in TikTok Video
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Ariana Grande Condemns White House for Unauthorized Use of Her Song in TikTok Video

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Pop superstar Ariana Grande has publicly condemned the White House for its unauthorized use of her song "bye" in a TikTok video.

The video, posted by the White House, reportedly showed individuals being escorted in handcuffs and loaded into cars, set to Grande's music.

This incident highlights a recurring tension between artists and the Trump administration over the use of copyrighted material in political messaging.

Grande, a vocal critic of ICE, responded to the TikTok post with a now-deleted comment, stating, "Please do not ever use my music ⁠in relation to this barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense.

F--- ICE." Her strong reaction underscores the ongoing friction between Hollywood figures and the current administration, particularly concerning immigration policies.

Following Grande's outcry, the TikTok clip's sound was reportedly removed.

Reuters indicated that a source close to the Academy Award nominee's team confirmed they were investigating options to have the song completely removed from the montage, which was captioned, "Bye-bye.

President Trump has delivered the most secure border in history."

This is not the first time Grande has expressed her opposition to ICE's mass-deportation efforts.

She was previously seen wearing an "ICE OUT" pin at the Golden Globes and has used her social media platforms to advise followers on how to contact senators regarding ICE deportations.

Grande has also questioned Trump voters about their experiences since his return to power.

The use of artists' music by the administration without consent has been a contentious issue, leading to public disputes with several musicians.

Other artists who have reportedly locked horns with the administration over this issue include Celine Dion, Rihanna, Jess Glynne, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyoncé.

Additionally, numerous A-list celebrities, such as Pedro Pascal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Eva Longoria, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Tyler, the Creator, and Neil Young, have voiced their disapproval of ICE or the administration's broader policies.

Source: The Daily Beast

Key points

  • Ariana Grande publicly criticized the White House for using her song "bye" in a TikTok video that depicted ICE deportations.
  • Grande responded to the video with a now-deleted comment stating, "Please do not ever use my music ⁠in relation to this barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense. F--- ICE."
  • The TikTok clip's sound was removed after Grande's outcry, and her team was reportedly investigating how to get the song taken off the montage.
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