MusiGrammy 2025: Shakira dedicates award to immigrants after xenophobic joke; Undacaantor won the category of best Latin pop album and took advantage of the speech to comment on immigration policies in the United States for writing

The Colombian singer Shakira was one of the winners of Grammy 2025. At the ceremony that took place this Sunday (February 2), she won the category of best Latin pop album with the album Las Mujeres Ya no Lloran.

Amid a political and humanitarian turbulence, Shakira took the opportunity to comment immigration policies of the president of the United States, Donald Trump.

After receiving the award from the hands of Jennifer LopezThe Colombian thanked her children and dedicated the “to all my immigrant brothers and sisters” award in the US.

You are loved. You are worth it and I will always fight with you. ”

The artist also honored “all women who work very hard every day to support their families” (via Variety).

Shakira at the #Grammys: “I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved. You Are Worth It and I Will Always Fight With You. ” https://t.co/9diiaa1yj3pic.twitter.com/wcqlmfq4J0

– Deadline (@deadline) February 3, 2025

Xenophobic joke

The participation of Shakira at the 67th Ceremony of Grammy He was also at the center of another controversy. Before the award result, the presenter and comedian Trevor Noah – who repeated the position for the fifth consecutive year – made an unpleasant joke in reference to the artist’s country.

Shakira is the only grand thing that came out of Colombia and is not considered a serious crime. ”

The comedian – born in South Africa – also explained that the winners of the Grammy They are defined after a vote between members of Recording Academy, jokingly also includes “millions of illegal immigrants.”

In A Time of Deep Racism and Division in the World, and While Colombia is Being Targeted by the US ADMINISTRATION, this is Such a Poor Attempt at a Joke, @Trevionah. pic.twitter.com/gfmjublslr

– Carolina (@caromunozb) February 3, 2025

The jokes did not catch well. “It was the only way to present Shakira to millions of viewers who Trevor Noah it found? Latin music is much more than the stigmas and scars we carry in our countries, ”the Rolling Stone en Español.

Internet users also criticized the comments. “We, the Colombians, are tired of being treated as criminals,” one of them wrote.

“In times of racism and division in the world, and while Colombia is a target of US administration, this is a terrible attempt to joke,” another.

One of the posts also drew attention to the American rapper’s disapproval gesture Dochii after the joke of Noah:

Dockii Rolls Her Eyes at Trevor Noah’s Immigration Joke #Grammys

📹.@El_poojypic.twitter.com/qnbt29yncg

– Everything Dochii 🐊 (@edoechii) February 3, 2025

The theme of immigration has gained more prominence after aggressive policies of Donald Trump against illegal immigrants and the promise of mass deportation. Since the president took office, more than 100 planes have transported immigrants to countries of origin. The action was the subject of allegations of mistreatment and torture and motivated a “request for explanations” from Brazil to the US government.

The subject was also commented by Shakira on the red carpet before the ceremony.

I was also an immigrant who came to this city with a dream. I know very well how these setbacks are, but also how strong our people are. Latinos are unlawful and I won’t get tired of fighting with them and for them. Together, we will persevere, ”he told the La Times en Español.

Meanwhile, the Colombian prepares for an international tour with passing through Brazil. Shakira He performs in Rio de Janeiro on February 11 and on February 13th landed in São Paulo.

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