Tyler, The Creator Criticizes ICE and Trump After Minneapolis Shooting

The Grammy-nominated artist reignites conversation about immigration policy and police accountability.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Tyler, The Creator has once again voiced his opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and criticized supporters of former President Donald Trump. The artist shared a clip from the 2002 film Paid in Full on his Instagram Story, accompanied by a message condemning ICE and those who voted for Trump. This comes in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an ICU nurse, by a federal agent during a protest in Minneapolis.

Why it matters

Tyler's activism highlights the growing trend of artists using their platforms to advocate for social and political change, particularly around issues of immigration and police accountability. The circumstances surrounding Pretti's death have fueled protests and drawn condemnation from artists and activists, reigniting the debate over ICE's tactics and the broader issue of police violence.

The details

Tyler paired the Paid in Full clip with a direct message: 'F**k Ice,' and 'And anyone that voted for that man,' widely interpreted as a reference to Donald Trump. This isn't the first time Tyler has used this particular scene to express his discontent, having previously shared the same clip during protests in Los Angeles last June. The recurring use of the clip underscores the artist's sustained commitment to speaking out against ICE and the policies of the Trump administration.

  • On January 24th, 2026, Alex Jeffrey Pretti was fatally shot by a federal agent during a protest in Minneapolis.
  • Earlier in January 2026, Renee Good was also killed, further fueling protests across the nation.

The players

Tyler, The Creator

A Grammy-winning artist who has repeatedly voiced his opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and criticized supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Alex Jeffrey Pretti

A 37-year-old ICU nurse who was fatally shot by a federal agent during a protest in Minneapolis on January 24th, 2026.

Renee Good

An individual who was killed earlier in January 2026, further fueling protests across the nation.

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What’s next

The circumstances surrounding Pretti's death are still under investigation, and the Trump administration's claims about the officer's actions are being contested. Protests and calls for accountability are ongoing.

The takeaway

Tyler's activism highlights the growing trend of artists using their platforms to advocate for social and political change, particularly around issues of immigration and police accountability. The intersection of his artistic success and outspoken stance on ICE and the Trump administration underscores the power of celebrity voices in driving important conversations and pushing for meaningful reform.