Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson’s daughter, spoke out against the Dakota Access Pipeline as she introduced Daft Punk and the Weeknd before their performance at the Grammys Sunday night.
“We could use this kind of excitement at a pipeline protest,” Jackson said as the crowd cheered. “Hashtag no DAPL!”
The Dakota Access Pipeline returned to prominence in the news after President Donald Trump signed executive orders greenlighting the controversial oil projects stymied under the Obama administration on Jan. 24.
Viewers on Twitter, included Rebecca Black, shared their support for Jackson and said they were happy to see a celebrity spread awareness for the cause.
STUNNING. also…that pipeline shoutout? yes yes YES @ParisJackson!!! #grammys pic.twitter.com/SoGJeq2qTj
— Rebecca Black (@MsRebeccaBlack) February 13, 2017
Paris Jackson just called out the entire celebrity community on their fake liberal outrage and said we could use more help at protests
— Brett Solesky (@BSolesky) February 13, 2017
Paris Jackson out here showing support towards #NoDAPL that’s right!!!!!
— E (@fineIinemily) February 13, 2017
“We could really used this kind of excitement at a pipeline protest guys. #NoDAPL” – Paris Jackson #GRAMMYs #GRAMMYLive pic.twitter.com/u94cLPGGk8
— Aleah (@aleahhhw) February 13, 2017
Jackson was not the only artist to make a political statement at the Grammys. Singer-songwriter Joy Villa sported a pro-Trump dress that said “Make America Great Again” in rhinestones.
