At the Grammys, musician Billie Eilish said, “Nobody is illegal on stolen land.”
People quickly reminded Eilish that her multimillion-dollar mansion sits on land that once belonged to the Tongva tribe.
The Tongva tribe also responded to Eilish when contacted by The Daily Mail:
‘We appreciate the opportunity to provide clarity regarding the recent comments made by Billie Eilish.’As the First People of the greater Los Angeles basin, we do understand that her home is situated in our ancestral land,’ they stated, adding that the A-lister has not reached out to the tribe herself.’Eilish has not contacted our tribe directly regarding her property, we do value the instance when Public Figures provide visibility to the true history of this country,’ the spokesperson continued.Additionally, the tribe said they have contacted Eilish’s team ‘to express our appreciation for her comments.”It is our hope that in future discussions, the tribe can explicitly be referenced to ensure the public understands that the greater Los Angeles basin remains Gabrieleno Tongva territory,’ they added.
Apparently, the Grammys acknowledged the territory during the week:
The tribe went on to share that they ‘partnered closely with the Recording Academy to author the official Land Acknowledgment statement shared during Grammy week and at the Premiere Ceremony.’The spokesperson concluded: ‘The Recording Academy has been an incredible partner to our tribe, and we look forward to continuing the relationship to ensure the voices of the First People of this land are heard and honored. Ekwa Shem- We are here!’
Let’s also not forget that Eilish has private security and a huge wall around the house.
Eilish has a restraining order against a man who tried to gain access to the house.
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