These stars are pushing back against Trump’s use of their music

Several global artists have become increasingly vocal after seeing their music attached to political messaging they do not support.

As immigration tensions rise in the United States, some artists draw a clear line that their art cannot be weaponized.

Olivia Rodrigo

One of the most outspoken voices has been Filipino American pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo, who recently condemned the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids that swept parts of Los Angeles.

READ: ‘Olivia Rodrigo slams Trump’s DHS for using her song in ‘racist propaganda’‘

She joined the chorus of protests denouncing what she called “violent deportations,” a sentiment echoed across immigrant-dense neighborhoods. On Instagram, Rodrigo stressed that Los Angeles “simply wouldn’t exist without immigrants,” a reminder she paired with concern over how hardworking residents were being treated.

Sabrina Carpenter

Just recently, in December, Sabrina Carpenter found herself in a similar situation when her song “Juno” appeared in a video montage of ICE raids circulated by Trump-aligned accounts.

this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.

— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) December 2, 2025

She swiftly rejected the association, tweeting: “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”

Even the publisher of cartoon “Franklin the Turtle” joined her in protest, condemning the use of Franklin’s name and image in ICE propaganda.

Celine Dion

Celine Dion also stepped forward in 2024 after discovering that her signature ballad, “My Heart Will Go On,” played repeatedly at Trump campaign rallies, including an event in Bozeman, Montana.

Her team emphasized that they never approved the use of her song. In a formal statement, Dion said her management and record label “became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, musical performance, and likeness of Celine Dion singing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ at a Donald Trump-JD Vance campaign rally in Montana.”

Rihanna

This pattern isn’t exclusive to Trump’s latest term. Back in 2018, Rihanna took legal action and issued a cease-and-desist order after her hit, “Don’t Stop the Music,” blared at a Trump rally without permission.

This makes her one of the earliest mainstream artists to publicly reject association with Trump, alongside Adele, Prince and more.

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