Olivia Rodrigo Is Furious Her Song Was Used in a “Disturbing” ICE Video
- Why Olivia Rodrigo was “enraged” by the DHS.
- The message behind the stolen song.
- What this means for artists and their rights.
We just saw Olivia Rodrigo’s latest comments about her music being used without her permission. It is a lot to take in. The 3x Grammy winner is not holding back anymore.
Last year, a video popped up online from the Department of Homeland Security. It used her 2023 hit song ‘All-American Bitch.’ But the video wasn’t a fan edit. It was an ICE propaganda clip telling immigrants to “leave now.”
Olivia said she felt “enraged” when she saw it. She called the whole thing “deeply disturbing.” We agree. It is wild to see a song about girlhood and identity used for something so political and harsh.
As art fans, we look at the visual style of this situation. Olivia has this cool, purple, 90s-inspired aesthetic. Then you have a government video with a cold, scary vibe. The contrast is jarring. It feels wrong to see her art twisted that way. While we talk about big changes, you should see the Big Boss Shuffle at Lionsgate to see who else is making moves.
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Our Take
Artists put their souls into their music. Seeing that music used to scare people is a nightmare. Olivia works hard on her brand and her message. Nobody should be allowed to just grab that and use it for a political agenda. Especially not when the vibe of the song is the total opposite of the video. It is a big lesson in why artists need to own their work. We stand with Olivia on this one.
