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Billie Eilish urged to return her Los Angeles mansion to Tongva tribe
Summary
Billie Eilish's Grammy comments led to online calls for her to return or host migrants at her Los Angeles home after the Tongva tribe confirmed the property sits on their ancestral land.
Content
Billie Eilish made remarks during her Grammy acceptance speech that referenced colonisation and included a denunciation of ICE. Those comments prompted reactions online, including calls for her to return her Los Angeles home or to open it to migrants. Commentators and users highlighted that the property sits on land the Gabrielino/Tongva people describe as their ancestral territory.
What is known:
- Eilish said during her speech that "no one is illegal on stolen land" and expressed opposition to ICE, remarks that drew public attention.
- Online users called for her to return the Los Angeles mansion or to host migrants, drawing a link between her remarks and the location of her home.
- A Tongva spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Mail that the singer's home is situated on their ancestral land, and said the tribe had contacted Eilish's team and worked with the Recording Academy on a land acknowledgment.
Summary:
The singer's public comments have prompted debate about land and responsibility, and the Tongva tribe has publicly noted the house is on their ancestral territory. Undetermined at this time.
