Singer won the category of the best Latin pop album and took advantage of the speech to comment on immigration policies in the United States
The Colombian singer Shakira He was one of the winners of Grammy 2025. At the ceremony that took place this Sunday (February 2), he won the category of the best Latin pop album with the album Las mujeres ya no lloran.
Between 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 prize from the hands of Jennifer LopezThe Colombian thanked the children and dedicated “to all my immigrant sisters and sisters” in the United States.
You are loved. I want it to be 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 al #Grammys: “I want to dedicate this prize to all my immigrants Brher and sisters in this country. You are loved. You want 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 dispute. Before the result of the prize, the presenter and the comedian Trevor Noah – which repeated the position for the fifth consecutive year – he made an unpleasant joke in reference to the artist’s country.
Shakira is the only grandiose 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 among the members of the Recording Academy, jokingly also includes “millions of illegal immigrants”.
In a moment of profound racism and division in the world, and while Colombia is targeted by the American administration, this is such a poor attempt by a joke, @Trevionah. pic.twitter.com/gfmjublslr
– Carolina (@caromunozb) February 3, 2025
The jokes did not capture well. “It was the only way to present Shakira to millions of spectators who Trevor Noah Did he find? Latin music is much more than the stigmas and scars that we bring to our countries “, the Rolling Stone en español.
Internet users also criticized the comments. “We, the Colombians, are tired of being treated as criminals,” wrote one of them.
“In times of racism and division in the world, and while Colombia is a target of the American administration, this is a terrible attempt to joke”, another.
One of the posts also attracted attention to the gesture of disapproval of the American rapper Dochii After the joke of Noah:
Dockii raises his eyes to the joke of Trevor Noah’s immigration #Grammys
📹.@El_poojypic.twitter.com/qnbt29yncg
– Everything Dochii 🐊 (@edoechii) February 3, 2025
The theme of immigration has gained more importance after aggressive policies of Donald Trump against illegal immigrants and the promise of mass deportation. Since the president came into office, over 100 planes have transported immigrants to the countries of origin. The action was subject to accusations of mistreatment and torture and motivated a “request for explanations” from Brazil to the United States government.
The topic 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 well how these setbacks are, but also how strong our people are. The Latins are illegal and I will not tire of fighting with them and for them. Together, we will persevere, “he said to The Times in Español.
In the meantime, the Colombian is preparing for an international tour with the passage of Brazil. Shakira He performs in Rio de Janeiro on 11 February and on February 13 he landed in San Paolo.
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Source: Terra
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