Native American tribe that owns land under Billie Eilish’s LA mansion has message for virtue-signaling singer
“Eilish has not contacted our tribe directly regarding her property, but we do value instances when public figures bring visibility to the true history of this country,” a Tongva spokesperson told the Daily Mail.
“It is our hope that in future discussions, the tribe can be explicitly referenced to ensure the public understands that the greater Los Angeles Basin remains Gabrieleno Tongva territory,” the spokesperson added.
Eilish sparked backlash after shouting “F–k ICE” from the stage on Sunday while denouncing the United States as “stolen land.” She echoed those remarks during her Grammys acceptance speech, insisting that “no one is illegal on stolen land.”
The comments quickly drew criticism from conservative figures. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wrote on X that if Eilish truly believed the land was stolen, she should give up her Southern California mansion. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) also weighed in, arguing that public land acknowledgments are meaningless unless accompanied by the return of property to Native American tribes.
Despite the political backlash, Tongva representatives emphasized the importance of accurately naming and recognizing the tribe in public discussions about Indigenous land history.
