BET Awards 2025: Doechii Uses Speech to Call Out Trump & 'Ruthless Attacks' in L.A.

Doechii is using her platform to speak out on social issues.

The 26-year-old “Anxiety” singer won the award for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the 2025 BET Awards on Monday night (June 9) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Doechii spoke out against President Trump and the ICE raids that have led to protests in Los Angeles, right outside the venue where the awards show is being held.

“As much as I’m honored by this award, I do want to address what’s happening right now outside of the building,” Doechii began.

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“There are ruthless attacks that are creating fear and chaos in our communities in the name of law and order,” she said. “Trump is using military forces to stop a protest, and I want y’all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us. What type of government is that?”

“People are being swept up and torn from their families, and I feel it’s my responsibility as an artist to use this moment to speak up for all oppressed people: For Black people, for Latino people, for trans people, for the people in Gaza,” Doechii added. “We all deserve to live in hope and not in fear, and I hope we stand together, my brothers and my sisters, against hate and we protest against it. Thank you, BET.”

Watch the speech below!

FYI: Doechii is wearing Miu Miu.