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SZA and Stars Slam White House for Unauthorized Song Use

12/11/2025

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SZA, the artist, criticized the White House for using her song in a pro-ICE video without permission, calling the tactic "rage baiting" and "PEAK DARK."
Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo joined the backlash against unauthorized uses in government messaging; Carpenter called the use of her song "Juno" evil and disgusting.
Rodrigo objected to her music being used to promote "voluntary self-deportation," while the White House has not responded.

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Story summary

SZA, the artist, criticized the White House for using her song in a pro-ICE video without permission, calling the tactic "rage baiting" and "PEAK DARK."
Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo joined the backlash against unauthorized uses in government messaging; Carpenter called the use of her song "Juno" evil and disgusting.
Rodrigo objected to her music being used to promote "voluntary self-deportation," while the White House has not responded.