Final night time, many musicians on the Grammys took the chance to talk out towards ICE. Dangerous Bunny, Billie Eilish, and extra used their acceptance speeches to convey consideration to the matter, and dozens of celebrities wore “ICE OUT” pins. Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon donned one together with a whistle, which he defined on the crimson carpet was “there to signify all of the observers in Minneapolis,” relating to the continuing protests following the shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti. Right now, Megyn Kelly mocked Vernon on her SiriusXM present The Megyn Kelly Present, and Vernon responded through a newly launched Substack.
This is what Vernon mentioned in regards to the whistle on the Grammys:
The whistle is there to signify all of the observers in Minneapolis. They’re on the market on the road nook, thirty under, and they’re warning their neighbors of hazard. And I believe music is a stupendous factor. We make it with mushy palms, although. I believe the actual work of humanity and empathy are these folks that see that they usually don’t remain at dwelling. They get out on the road and they’re caring for one another and nothing might encourage me extra.
In a YouTube clip referred to as “Ridiculous Musician Bon Iver Truly Wears WHISTLE to the Grammys to Honor the Anti-ICE Protesters,” the political commentator says whereas laughing, “We obtained this man Bon together with his little whistle on his lapel.” (It appears she would not know how one can pronounce Iver.) She asks for conservative radio host Jesse Kelly’s ideas, and he goes on a rant about the way it’s ironic as a result of celebrities on the Grammys stroll world wide (and particularly into Pink Lobster) with safety and are protected whereas common People are afraid of getting murdered by immigrants. Regular! Completely not deranged fearmongering. Anyway, here is how Vernon responded on Substack:
To not re-join social media and instantly begin yelling into the web however….
really feel fairly compelled to reply right here
To start with… thanks for calling me Ridiculous musician. Dope praise.
Second of all…I disagree with Megyn Kelly’s politics fairly deeply, however she has accomplished some inspiring issues in the midst of her profession.
Third. Have been to 1 Pink Lobster, in Eau Claire, 27 years in the past. Didn’t have safety then, and have by no means employed private safety guards, as a result of I dont want them. However thanks for pondering I’m that well-known!
Fourth the person appears to assume there are solely criminals bred outdoors of america. Truthfully, thought frightening.
Fifthly, disgrace on the NFL – like he mentioned!
Sixth – I do surprise generally the purpose of claiming liberal issues in a room stuffed with registered Democrats, the entire echo chamber factor… however I suppose these two are proving that individuals who hate POC are hiding in blue areas in every single place.
Lastly, I like substack, trigger atleast for now I can encourage my buddies and other people on right here to not assault anybody, or say imply issues again to those folks, trigger I dont assume it helps. However responding feels good.
-Bon
On Friday (Jan. 30), he launched a profit observe referred to as “Naeem (Can’t You Hear Crying)” with all proceeds going to Immigrant Legislation Heart of Minnesota. On the Grammys, he was nominated for Finest Various Music Album and Finest Various Music Efficiency however took no awards dwelling.
