Australian Activist Launches Campaign to Move Into Billie Eilish's LA Mansion After 'Stolen Land' Grammys Rant

Drew Pavlou calls out Eilish's 'virtue signaling' and plans to fly to the US to occupy her $3 million Malibu home.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 12:15am

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An Australian man named Drew Pavlou has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fly to the US and move into Billie Eilish's $3 million Los Angeles mansion following her 'no one is illegal on stolen land' rant at the Grammy Awards. Pavlou, a 24-year-old political activist and influencer, criticized Eilish's alleged virtue signaling in her anti-ICE remarks after she won Song of the Year. However, Pavlou's original GoFundMe campaign was deleted, and he has since started a new fundraiser on GiveSendGo to cover the costs of his journey to California.

Why it matters

Eilish's comments at the Grammys sparked a backlash, with Pavlou and others accusing her of holding 'extremely hardline communist views' and calling for the 'abolition of the United States of America.' The situation highlights the ongoing debate around issues of land ownership, indigenous rights, and the role of celebrities in political discourse.

The details

Pavlou shared that the crowdfunding platform deleted his original fundraiser after it raised $3,000 towards his journey. He then switched to the GiveSendGo website, asking for roughly $2,840 to fly to California and 'move into' Eilish's $6 million Malibu home. However, the beachfront property Pavlou was targeting was actually owned by Eilish's brother, Finneas O'Connell, and was sold for $5.6 million in 2022. Additionally, the mansion was destroyed during the deadly Palisades Fire, a detail Pavlou was unaware of when he created the fundraiser.

  • Pavlou launched his original GoFundMe campaign on Monday, February 3, 2026.
  • Eilish made her 'no one is illegal on stolen land' remarks at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2, 2026.

The players

Drew Pavlou

A 24-year-old Australian political activist and influencer who launched a crowdfunding campaign to move into Billie Eilish's Los Angeles mansion.

Billie Eilish

An American singer-songwriter who made controversial remarks about immigration and land ownership during her acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Finneas O'Connell

Billie Eilish's brother, who previously owned the $6 million Malibu mansion that Pavlou was targeting.

Tongva

An indigenous tribe whose ancestral land includes the area where Billie Eilish's Los Angeles property is located.

Raymond Black

A man who was ordered to stay away from Billie Eilish's home in 2023 after he was found standing outside her house.

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What they’re saying

“No human being is illegal on stolen land. Support my travel and filming costs here.”

— Drew Pavlou, Political Activist

“As grateful as I feel, I honestly don't feel like I need to say anything, but that no one is illegal on stolen land. 'F--k ICE' is what I wanna say.”

— Billie Eilish

“This is an extremely radical viewpoint. She's essentially arguing that the United States of America should be abolished – that it is an illegitimate nation due to the sins of colonization. Remarkable to see the entire audience at the Grammys stand up to applaud in furious agreement.”

— Drew Pavlou, Political Activist

What’s next

Pavlou's new fundraiser on GiveSendGo is still active, and he plans to continue his efforts to fly to California and attempt to occupy Eilish's property.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions around issues of land ownership, indigenous rights, and the role of celebrities in political discourse. It also raises questions about the appropriate ways for public figures to address these complex topics and the potential consequences of making controversial statements.