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Rising rap sensation Doechii didn’t hold back as she took aim at former President Donald Trump during her electrifying BET Awards acceptance speech, slamming controversial ICE raids that have ignited nationwide outrage.
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The fiery moment unfolded as she claimed the trophy for Best Female Hip Hop Artist, using the spotlight to call out what she described as Trump’s “heartless crackdowns” and challenge the administration’s justification of harsh policies under the guise of public safety.
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Her powerful words echoed through the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles—just miles from where protestors clashed with law enforcement earlier that day. Doechii made it clear she wouldn’t stay silent, tying her win to the urgent struggles unfolding outside the awards show.
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Ending her speech with a rallying cry, she voiced unwavering support for Black, Latino, transgender communities, and those suffering in Gaza, demanding a future free from oppression. Though it marked her BET Awards debut, her unapologetic stance ensured her message—and the night’s charged political backdrop—wouldn’t be forgotten.
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Watch the viral moment below:
Doechii calls out Donald Trump and ICE while accepting her trophy at the #BETAwards in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/fTGyJ9nbAj
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 10, 2025