‘Inspired’ By Billie Eilish’s ‘Stolen Land’ Remark, Australian Man Says He’ll Relocate To Her Malibu House

Last Updated:February 03, 2026, 09:23 IST

Billie Eilish used her Song of the Year win at the 2026 Grammy Awards to speak out in support of immigrants. She said 'no one is illegal on stolen land', which has drawn criticism.

Billie Eilish won Song of the Year at Grammys. (Photo Credit : X)

Singer Billie Eilish is facing criticism after her anti-ICE remarks at the 68th Grammy Awards. Following her comments about the United States being “stolen land", a GoFundMe campaign was launched by an Australian man who claims he plans to move into her Malibu home.

In a post on X, the man, identified as Drew Pavlou, wrote, “I was inspired by Billie Eilish’s recent statement at the Grammys that ‘no human being is illegal’ and now intend to fly to America to move into her beachside house at Malibu."

What Billie Eilish said at the Grammys?

US singer Billie Eilish used her Song of the Year win at the 2026 Grammy Awards to speak out in support of immigrants. She won the award for her song ‘Wildflower’ during the ceremony held on February 1 in Los Angeles.

During her acceptance speech, Eilish said, “It’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now." She added, “As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land."

She also spoke about ongoing protests and concerns around immigration policy in the United States. Referring to enforcement actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), she said, “It’s just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now, and I just feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter."

Eilish was briefly bleeped during the live broadcast but could be heard saying, “And f— ICE, that’s all I’m gonna say. Sorry." Her remarks received loud cheers and a standing ovation from the audience.

Singer Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber were also seen wearing ‘ICE OUT’ pins during the ceremony to show their opposition to ICE’s ongoing immigration enforcement operations.

Backlash

The remarks drew swift backlash from conservative commentators and political figures, who accused Billie Eilish of hypocrisy and performative activism. Critics questioned her personal wealth and property ownership in Malibu, arguing that her words lacked practical commitment. 

British journalist Julia Hartley wrote on X that if Eilish truly believed her statement, she would give up her Malibu beachfront home in the US, calling the speech “silly celeb posturing." 

Social media users echoed similar sentiments, suggesting she donate property to Native American tribes or migrant families. Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah added that acknowledging “stolen land" meant little without meaningful, material action to support such claims.

One user on X wrote, “Billie Eilish calls America “stolen land". Ok, Billie. Your $14,000,000 mansion in LA is built where the Tongva tribes once lived. Any plans on returning it?"

What is GoFundMe?

GoFundMe is an online crowdfunding platform launched in 2010. It allows individuals, families and organisations to raise money for personal causes such as medical needs, emergencies, education, disasters or charity projects by accepting donations from people around the world.

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