The Native American tribe connected to the land beneath Billie Eilish’s Los Angeles home has responded after the singer referenced “stolen land” during her Grammy acceptance speech. Eilish, 24, won Song of the Year for Wildflower on February 1 and used her speech to speak about immigration, saying, “No one is illegal on stolen land.” Her remarks sparked mixed reactions online. Some praised her message, while others questioned the statement, noting that her Los Angeles property sits on ancestral land traditionally associated with the Tongva people.
In response, a spokesperson for the Tongva tribe said they appreciated the visibility brought to the history of Indigenous land, while clarifying that Eilish had not contacted the tribe directly regarding her property. They emphasized the importance of recognizing the Gabrieleno Tongva people when discussing the history of the Los Angeles region and said they had reached out to her team to express appreciation for raising awareness.
