Synopsis
During her Grammy acceptance speech, Shakira addressed the political challenges surrounding immigration policies under President Trump, dedicating her award to immigrants and highlighting the strength of the Latino community.Key Takeaways
- Shakira dedicated her Grammy award to immigrants.
- She emphasized the importance of support for immigrant communities.
- Shakira honored hardworking women in her speech.
- Trevor Noah's jokes about Colombia were poorly received.
- Shakira shared her immigrant experience on the red carpet.
Los Angeles, Feb 3 (NationPress) In her acceptance speech at the Grammys, singer-songwriter Shakira seized the moment to address the political unrest linked to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Shakira, recognized for her best Latin pop album “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” from Jennifer Lopez, expressed gratitude to her children and dedicated her award “to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country,” she stated.
“You are cherished. You matter, and I will always stand by you,” the Colombian artist added.
Moreover, Shakira paid tribute to “all the women who tirelessly work every day to support their families.”
She wrapped up her speech with: “You are the true She-wolves.”
Earlier in the evening, Grammys host and comedian Trevor Noah made an inappropriate joke regarding Colombia and its persistent issues with crime, as reported by variety.com.
He remarked that the “Hips Don’t Lie” star “was the finest thing out of Colombia that isn’t a Class A felony.”
Trevor also mentioned how the Grammy winners are selected through a vote of 13,000 members of the Recording Academy, humorously stating that the voting group also comprised “20 million illegal immigrants.”
These jokes were poorly received, especially considering that just nearby, thousands of demonstrators gathered to protest against President Trump’s harsh policies on undocumented immigrants and his pledge of mass deportations, as reported by variety.com.
Since Trump took office, ICE agents have executed high-profile raids and dispatched military and charter flights to repatriate undocumented immigrants, inciting widespread panic across the nation.
On the red carpet prior to the event, Shakira also shared her thoughts with LA Times en Espanol: “I was once an immigrant who arrived in this city with a dream. I fully understand the challenges, but I also recognize the strength of our people. Latinos are unstoppable, and I will continue to advocate for them. Together, we will endure.”
