Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong delivered a scathing warning to ICE agents during the band's Super Bowl Week concert in San Francisco, urging them to reconsider their careers. In a candid and profanity-laced outburst, Armstrong told agents to "quit that (expletive) job you have" because they would be "dropped like a bad (expletive) apple" by politicians such as Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, JD Vance, Donald Trump, when their time in power ends.
Armstrong's comments were part of the band's headlining performance at the FanDuel Party Powered by Spotify, which also doubled as a warm-up gig for their upcoming pregame show at Levi's Stadium. The event saw Green Day perform some of their most iconic hits, including "American Idiot," "Longview," and "Welcome to Paradise."
In contrast, another performer on the bill, Counting Crows, received largely lukewarm reviews from fans and critics alike, with many feeling that their energy and intensity were lacking in comparison to Green Day.
Super Bowl Week concerts have become increasingly corporate-sponsored events, but some artists are using these platforms to send a message about politics and social issues. In this case, Armstrong's strong words for ICE agents serve as a reminder of the importance of speaking out against policies and practices that many people disagree with.
Green Day's performance was part of a broader musical landscape that included other acts like Post Malone, who brought a country-pop sound to his set at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, and Olivia Dean, who delivered an R&B-infused performance with her debut concert as Best New Artist winner.
Armstrong's comments were part of the band's headlining performance at the FanDuel Party Powered by Spotify, which also doubled as a warm-up gig for their upcoming pregame show at Levi's Stadium. The event saw Green Day perform some of their most iconic hits, including "American Idiot," "Longview," and "Welcome to Paradise."
In contrast, another performer on the bill, Counting Crows, received largely lukewarm reviews from fans and critics alike, with many feeling that their energy and intensity were lacking in comparison to Green Day.
Super Bowl Week concerts have become increasingly corporate-sponsored events, but some artists are using these platforms to send a message about politics and social issues. In this case, Armstrong's strong words for ICE agents serve as a reminder of the importance of speaking out against policies and practices that many people disagree with.
Green Day's performance was part of a broader musical landscape that included other acts like Post Malone, who brought a country-pop sound to his set at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, and Olivia Dean, who delivered an R&B-infused performance with her debut concert as Best New Artist winner.
I'm not surprised Billie Joe Armstrong went off on ICE agents during the Super Bowl Week concert. I mean, it's only a matter of time before someone with a platform speaks out against those crappy policies 
. It's about time someone told them to get out of the music industry, they're basically just glorified enforcers 
. And can we talk about how green Day is trying to make politics cool again? Please, it's been done before and it never ends well 
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I'm low-key shocked by Billie Joe's outburst 
! Like, I get that he was passionate about speaking out against ICE policies, but did he need to go full-on profane mode 
?! 
Still, can't deny the energy and vibes Green Day brought to the stage 
. Counting Crows just didn't bring that same level of intensity 
. It's not always easy, but someone's gotta do it 
and billie joe armstrong just ROASTED ICE agents on stage 
but green day totally brought the house down 
his scathing warning to ICE agents was SO on point!!! I mean, can't believe they'd just sit there and listen to him 
the whole thing was so iconic, especially with all those politicians getting roasted 
and btw, who needs Counting Crows when u have a band as awesome as Green Day? 
Post Malone's country-pop sound was kinda meh tho