Will.i.am has released 'East L.A,' a collaboration with Black Eyed Peas member Taboo, that serves as a protest against current immigration enforcement policies. The artist described these policies as 'sloppy, careless, and sprinkled with hate.' The song marks a return to Will.i.am's conscious roots, using his platform to address social and political issues through music. 'East L.A' directly confronts what he perceives as injustices within the immigration system, highlighting the impact on communities.