Ángela Aguilar has been speaking out about the migration crisis, saying she feels she has “a responsibility,” as she shared with Billboard in a video posted on June 10. At the Billboard Women in Music 2024 event, the 21-year-old singer was honored with the Breakthrough Award and gave a heartfelt speech about immigrant rights.

“It’s very taboo to talk about things like that in awards and just anywhere,” she said. “And people tell you not to do it but again, I have a responsibility as a Mexican American to speak about injustices that are going on because it directly affects my people, people that go to my concerts and consume my music. There’s nothing worse than to not have a voice and to have people speak for you.”

For Becky G, activism is personal. As the proud granddaughter of immigrants, the singer took to Instagram to share an emotionally charged post emphasizing the humanity of immigrant communities and the importance of treating them with dignity and respect. “The people being attacked today are not ‘illegal aliens’, they are human beings with RIGHTS,” she wrote on Instagram. “We must understand that an attack on them is an attack on OUR DEMOCRACY and an attack on what this country was made to stand for.”


She continued, “We want safety and protection for our immigrant community — in a country where the right to protest, peacefully, has consistently changed the course of history. Our hearts are broken but our spirit & will to fight back is not!” The Inglewood native also revealed she has been “donating, speaking with organizers, and gathering reliable, immediate resources and information” with those affected by ICE raids and protests.

Chiquis Rivera has voiced her solidarity with immigrants in the U.S., offering words of caution and support. In an interview shared on the program Sale el Sol from Imagen Televisión on Tuesday (June 10), the singer warned, “There is going to be ICE everywhere. So if you don’t have papers, I suggest you stay home.”

She continued, “Do your best not to go out for the next 30 days if you don’t have to…think about what might happen tomorrow.”

“My dad came to this country illegally at 17 years old with the dream that his children would have a better future… like many of our parents,” wrote DannyLux on an Instagram post. He lamented the harassment of Latin communities, especially in L.A., while reflecting on the struggles of immigrant families.

“It hurts me so much to see everything that’s happening in Los Angeles and throughout the Nation. It no longer feels like the country of hope they told us so much about,” the Mexican-American artist continued, highlighting the disconnect between the idealized image of the U.S. and the harsh realities immigrant communities are currently facing. The artist recognized the protests as “a cry from a community tired of being ignored and criminalized just for seeking that dignified life!”

Don Omar shared a heartfelt message on an Instagram video, celebrating the resilience and hope that define the immigrant experience in the U.S. “There is something very beautiful about being an immigrant, and that very beautiful thing about being an immigrant is the desire to improve oneself,” the reggaetón icon said.

“It is time for all of us migrants and immigrants to come together, we must see ourselves as one people,” said the Puerto Rican artist, urging them to view themselves as one unified pueblo. See the clip below.

Fuerza Regida, alongside their label Street Mob Records, sent a message of solidarity via social media to their fanbase amid the current immigration crackdown. “We’re sending love and strength to our Latino communities during this difficult time,” they wrote. “These are our people, our fans, the very communities that inspire our music. We see your strength and resilience.”

The band further expressed their commitment to action, revealing plans to support those directly impacted by these events. “Stay safe, stay strong, and remember, juntos podemos lograr todo,” they added.

Known for their cross-border appeal and cultural pride, Grupo Frontera is clear in their resolve: they will not stop fighting for their people. In an Instagram story, the border band showed their solidarity for immigrant communities facing hardship and discrimination across the U.S.

“We’re watching everything that’s happening in Los Angeles, Texas, and across the country, and we want you to know that you’re not alone,” they wrote. “As immigrants, we understand the pain, uncertainty, and fear that many are experiencing. It hurts to see our people go through this, and that’s why we want to speak out.”

“Now more than ever, it’s time to come together, to look out for one another, and to keep moving towards dignity and hope. We continue to show our solidarity with our community, because your well-being is what matters most to us,” they added.

Ivan Cornejo shared a message reflecting his personal connection to the struggles faced by immigrants today. “America was built on the backs of immigrants like my father, and now we’re being targeted, undermining America’s core values,” the Mexican-American artist wrote in a statement.

The singer, whose father was granted amnesty in 1986 under then-President Ronald Reagan, spoke of the cultural and economic contributions immigrants have always made to the country, while expressing sorrow over the current political climate. He emphasized his commitment to using his art as a form of solidarity and launched efforts to raise funds for immigrant advocacy organizations such as CHIRLA.

Jimmy Humilde, the founder of Rancho Humilde, shared a poetic message that celebrates unity and resilience within the Mexican-American community. “United we rise. Together we stand, hand in hand, Mexican and American, united we band,” the poem begins.

His message reminds us that, even in times of political and social pressure, the strength of community and shared heritage can inspire hope and collective action. Read his full message below.

“People like you, the only thing you have done is to work and work, and make this country great,” Fher Olvera, frontman of the legendary Mexican rock band Maná, hold his immigrant following in an Instagram video, acknowledging the countless contributions of Latinos to the U.S. “Don’t give these foos any excuses to take advantage of you or call you criminals and thugs. Protest peacefully so you don’t give these guys any reason to blame you. […] That’s how you’ll win.”

The Guadalajara singer-songwriter urged his audience to reject violence and protest peacefully, particularly those facing hardships in L.A.

Olvera, alongside Maná, have long been defenders of immigrants in the United States, often fostering solidarity during performances and beyond.

The iconic Mexican artist shared his perspective on the realities facing immigrant communities during these challenging times, emphasizing unity and dignity as tools for overcoming adversity.

“One has to keep going and keep working, doing one’s best to keep doing things with the utmost dignity and pride,” he expressed in a heartfelt video. Pepe Aguilar underscored the importance of remaining united, as he believes collective strength can help “reverse any situation.”

In line with his values, Aguilar offered a sneak peek at an unreleased song that captures the perspective of the immigrant experience. “[It is] a peaceful resistance with art, with memory, with culture, with tradition,” he said. “It has to do with traditions, with Mexico, not forgetting where we come from and who we are.”

Peso Pluma is taking action to support immigrant communities during a time of distress and fear. He shared a statement from Double P Records and Prajin Parlay on his Instagram story, providing information from organizations that help immigrants navigate these times of uncertainty (see links in the introduction).

“We are deeply heartbroken over what is happening in Los Angeles and all across the country. This country was built by our ancestors, hard working immigrants who came to this country to build a better life for us,” says the statement. “As children of immigrants and immigrants ourselves, we know this struggle personally. We know the strength it takes to build a life, to sacrifice everything for a better future, and to keep moving forward even when the odds are stacked against you.”