Lady Gaga Calls Out Ice During Tokyo Show as She Speaks on Americans Being Targeted

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During her concert at the Tokyo Dome on January 29th, Lady Gaga spoke out strongly against recent immigration enforcement in the United States. She paused her performance to highlight the growing humanitarian crisis and specifically criticized the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Gaga also mourned the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who tragically died during ICE raids in Minneapolis earlier in January.

Sitting at her piano and clearly moved, Lady Gaga told the audience she felt a strong need to address a critical issue affecting people worldwide, particularly in the United States. She shared that she was heartbroken thinking about the children and families being unfairly targeted by ICE as she prepares to return home. The singer expressed deep sadness over the loss of security and community felt by many across the country.

Lady Gaga addressed the fear felt by people in Minnesota after the recent shootings involving federal agents. She explained that when communities feel unsafe, it deeply impacts everyone. Gaga encouraged the audience to support those affected, emphasizing that despite being in Tokyo, they are all part of a larger, connected world.

Lady Gaga directly urged the current administration to quickly change its policies and show compassion. She expressed sadness that people have to struggle and put themselves in danger just to be safe and treated with respect, and she hoped leaders were paying attention to the growing public concern. She ended her speech by dedicating her song “Come to Mama” to those who are feeling lost and isolated, hoping it would offer a little comfort during a challenging time.

The criticism comes as the Trump administration tries to change its approach to immigration. Tom Homan, who oversees border enforcement, recently said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will now focus on individuals with criminal records instead of conducting large-scale roundups. This change follows widespread protests and public statements from figures like Bruce Springsteen, who released the powerful protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” to honor those affected.

Okay, so last night at the MAYHEM Ball in Tokyo, Lady Gaga delivered a really powerful and moving speech. She paused during the show to address something clearly weighing on her heart – the actions of ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She started by saying she needed to talk about something incredibly important, not just to her, but to people worldwide, and particularly in the US right now. She then hinted she’d be saying more about it in a couple of days… it felt really raw and genuine, and definitely a moment where she used her platform to speak out on a serious issue.

— Gaga Daily (@gagadaily) January 29, 2026

I’m seriously blown away by Lady Gaga right now – she’s having such an incredible year! I’m following her ‘Mayhem Ball’ tour, and it’s huge – she’s all over the world. She’s even coming back to North America in February with shows in places like Arizona, California, and New York. Everyone’s saying it’s an amazing show – a really theatrical experience that mixes the vibe of her newer, darker music with the kind of classic performance style she was known for when she first started out.

As a huge music fan, I’m so excited for the Grammys this Sunday! Lady Gaga is a serious contender with seven nominations, which is amazing. Her latest album, MAYHEM, is getting incredible reviews and is up for Album of the Year – honestly, it’s a strong contender. Plus, everyone is loving her hit song “Abracadabra,” and a lot of people think it could win Song of the Year. I’m really hoping she takes home some awards!

Trevor Noah will host the Grammys, and Lady Gaga is expected to give a standout performance. Many believe she’ll use the opportunity to share a meaningful message, similar to her past performances.

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2026-01-30 19:16