The Grammy Awards held their 68th annual show in Los Angeles, and the event wasn’t without its share of political and cultural moments.
Justin Bieber stirred some controversy with his performance attire, opting for underwear during his “Yukon” hit.
Host Trevor Noah poked fun at Nicki Minaj’s recent appearance with President Donald Trump, joking about their conversation at a Treasury event. Minaj has referred to herself as a “number one fan” of President Trump.
Several artists used their acceptance speeches to make statements about immigration. Olivia Dean, winning Best New Artist, honored her immigrant family. Bad Bunny, who is set to perform at the Super Bowl, also spoke out, saying “We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens — we are humans, and we are Americans.”
Jelly Roll, accepting the award for Best Contemporary Country Album, declared that “Jesus is not owned by any political party,” emphasizing faith is open to all.
