In a new 'British Vogue' cover story, the Grammy-winning performer said she “felt like I needed to use that moment” to respond to the immigration raids happening outside of L.A.’s Peacock Theater.

Doechii is intentional about how she uses her platform. Last month, the rapper went viral for condemning the Trump administration’s ICE raids and response to protests while accepting the award for ...

Doechii stands by her decision to use her 2025 BET Awards acceptance speech to protest ICE deportations and other injustices on live television.

I hope we stand together.” Doechii accepts the award for best female hip hop artist during the BET Awards on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) ...

Doechii accepts the award for best female hip-hop artist during the BET Awards on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) ...

The BET Awards were heavy on nostalgia, but rapper and singer Doechii brought a very current event to the stage on Monday. While receiving the award for best female hip-hop artist, she referenced ...

Doechii’s words drew applause from the audience at the Peacock Theater, where the awards aired live. “People are being swept up and torn from their families,” she continued.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments Monday night, marking the ceremony's 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for ...