Australian Activist Claims Billie Eilish Got Him Deported After LA Mansion Stunt

Influencer says he spent 30 hours at LAX trying to explain his 'shit posts' were just a joke.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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An Australian influencer and self-described 'performance artist' claims that Billie Eilish's legal team contacted the Department of Homeland Security, leading to his deportation from the United States. The activist, Drew Pavlou, says he was trying to crowdfund an effort to move into Eilish's $3 million Los Angeles mansion after the singer made controversial comments about 'stolen land' during her Grammy acceptance speech.

Why it matters

Eilish's political statements at the Grammys sparked a backlash, with some critics accusing her of hypocrisy for living in a multi-million dollar mansion. Pavlou's stunt appears to be a response to Eilish's comments, raising questions about the boundaries of free speech and political activism.

The details

Pavlou posted on X that he 'spent 30 hours at LAX immigration trying to explain that my shit posts were just a joke and that I didn't actually plan to personally move into her mansion.' He claims the Department of Homeland Security was involved, though the California Post was unable to verify this with DHS. Eilish's representatives did not respond to requests for comment.

  • Eilish made her controversial 'stolen land' comments during the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony.

The players

Drew Pavlou

An Australian influencer and self-described 'performance artist' who claims Billie Eilish's legal team got him deported from the United States.

Billie Eilish

A 24-year-old American singer-songwriter who made controversial comments about 'stolen land' during her 2026 Grammy acceptance speech.

Finneas O'Connell

Eilish's brother and music partner, who stood beside her as she accepted her Grammy.

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What they’re saying

“Billie Eilish got me deported from the US — I think her legal team contacted DHS. I spent 30 hours at LAX immigration trying to explain that my shit posts were just a joke and that I didn't actually plan to personally move into her mansion.”

— Drew Pavlou, Australian influencer (X)

“Honestly most of the agents were nice and laughed at the idea but there was nothing I could do, maybe evil leftists are still in charge of sections of the bureaucracy. I guess some people are in fact actually illegal on stolen land. And I guess I am just a BAD GUY.”

— Drew Pavlou, Australian influencer (X)

What’s next

The California Post is still waiting to hear back from the Department of Homeland Security to verify Pavlou's claims.

The takeaway

Eilish's politically charged comments at the Grammys have sparked a range of reactions, from outrage to stunts like Pavlou's attempted 'move-in' to her mansion. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions around issues of immigration, land rights, and the role of celebrity activism.