The Department of Homeland Security posted DaBaby’s song to show off the trucks used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
On Thursday (Aug. 14), Homeland Security’s social media account dropped a video showing multiple ICE trucks cruising through Washington D.C. This comes as Donald Trump promises to ramp up police presence in the Capitol to “crack down on crime.”
The clip features DaBaby’s track “Toes” from his 2019 album Kirk as the soundtrack. In the song, DaBaby talks about his “ice,” referring to his bling—not the ICE Homeland Security means. “My heart so cold I think I’m done with ice,” he spits in the Kenny Beats–produced track. The version the agency used was heavily sanitized.
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Trump-Branded Trucks & Price Tag Breakdown
According to Rolling Stone, the Trump administration spent $384,000 on Ford Raptors and GMC Yukons featured in the video. They also dropped an additional $182,000 for “graphic wrap design and application for law enforcement vehicles.”
The trucks are branded in the same colors as Trump’s private jet, with bold phrases like “Defend the Homeland” and “President Donald J. Trump” across the sides. Officials claimed the rides were “for recruitment purposes.”
ICE is actively recruiting more officers as Trump pushes tougher deportation policies nationwide. The agency’s campaign seems to be catching attention—former Superman actor Dean Cain even announced he’s joining the force.
DaBaby’s Silence & His Past Trump Comments
As of now, it’s unclear if DaBaby gave permission for Homeland Security to use “Toes” in their video. He hasn’t posted about it or shared the clip on his social media.
However, in a 2022 Full Send podcast interview, DaBaby openly expressed his support for Trump.
“Do I fuck with Trump? Now? Hell yeah,” he said, according to Billboard. “Trump is a gangster. He let Kodak [Black] out.”
This pro-Trump comment came right after the rapper faced intense backlash for his homophobic rant during his Rolling Loud 2021 performance—a controversy that reportedly cost him about $200 million in potential earnings.
Public Reaction & Political Context
The choice of song has social media split. Some see it as tone-deaf, given the political weight ICE carries in immigrant communities, while others think it’s a clever marketing move to grab attention.
Trump’s administration has been doubling down on a “law and order” image, especially in cities like D.C., where violent crime headlines have dominated the past year. Homeland Security’s video plays into that message, showing off military-style vehicles in high-definition, set to a beat many young Americans recognize instantly.
For communities who’ve been directly impacted by ICE raids, the clip hits differently. Critics argue it glamorizes an agency with a history of aggressive tactics. Supporters, meanwhile, view it as a rallying call for stronger border and crime enforcement.