Variety reported that singer Becky G appeared at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year event (honoring Mariah Carey) with her nails painted to spell out "FUCK ICE". This is a clear protest message directed at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), criticizing their immigration enforcement practices.The original Variety tweet quickly went viral:
  • Over 1.6 million views
  • Around 104k likes
  • Thousands of reposts, quotes, and replies
Photos from the red carpet show close-ups of her manicure with the bold text clearly visible (one nail per letter/word, in a simple but striking style).Reactions are very polarized:
  • Many supporters praised it as a bold, visible act of solidarity with immigrant communities (especially relevant given Becky G's Mexican-American background and history of speaking on social justice topics).
  • Critics called it performative "nail art activism," virtue signaling, or questioned its real impact ("fighting the good fight with painted nails").
  • Some replies mocked it or expressed confusion ("Who is Becky G?"), while others defended ICE's role in law enforcement.
This fits into a broader pattern of artists using public appearances (red carpets, award shows) to make political statements against strict immigration policies, especially amid ongoing debates about ICE operations in 2025–2026.If you'd like me to pull up more details, reactions, or related context, just let me know!