Grammys Defy Trump and ICE

68th Grammy Awards Remembered as Combative Stand Against Trump Administration
From the powerful speech by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny to the outspoken remarks of Billie Eilish and the constant sharp jabs from the ceremony's host, comedian Trevor Noah, the 68th edition of the Grammy Awards will be remembered as one of the most defiant against the government of US President Donald Trump.

The first signs of this discontent with the Administration began on the red carpet, with artists like Billie Eilish and her brother Phineas, Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber, and American star Lady Gaga posing for cameras wearing a black and white pin that read 'ICE Out'.

Billie Eilish's Defiant Message
Eilish, one of the music industry's fiercest voices against Trump, used the moment she won the Grammy for Song of the Year to deliver a powerful message in defense of migrants in the US: "Nobody is illegal on stolen land... Fuck ICE," she stated before the audience.

Bad Bunny's Explicit Declaration
But the most explicit declaration of intent came from Bad Bunny after receiving the award for Best Urban Music Album: "Before saying thank God, I'm going to say 'out with ICE,'" began the Puerto Rican artist upon taking the stage.

"We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans," he added in a powerful speech calling for confronting the hate that increasingly polarizes society.

Trevor Noah's Satirical Barbs and On-Stage Banter
Bad Bunny had hinted at his intentions during the ceremony in a previous conversation with Trevor Noah, another of the night's main protagonists due to his acid commentary on the country's situation.

The comedian praised the Puerto Rican artist from the start, highlighting his collaboration with local tourism during his residency in Puerto Rico "to ensure that Puerto Rican hotels and businesses benefited from his show."

"Benito, if things keep getting bad in the US, can I come live with you in Puerto Rico?" quipped the American host, to which Bad Bunny responded: "Trevor, I have bad news for you, Puerto Rico is part of the US." "Don't tell these people (referring to the US government)," added the comedian, drawing laughter from the audience.

A Defiant Moment for Spanish in the US
The comedian, who already announced this would be his last year hosting the Grammys, sought out Bad Bunny a couple of times during the gala to get him to sing one of his songs. "I can't, Trevor, I'm banned from it," the artist said to the host's insistence. Noah, who will host the Super Bowl halftime show next week, eventually managed to get him to sing a few lines from 'DtMf,' interpreted as an act of defiance in favor of the Spanish language in the United States.

Continued Satire Aimed at Trump
But Noah didn't stop all night, seizing every moment to launch attacks against Trump.

In one of his monologues, he delivered an especially sharp jab: "Since Epstein isn't around, he needs a new island to meet with Bill Clinton," he said, referring to Greenland.

He also poked fun at Nicki Minaj, who in recent weeks has shown her support for the Republican leader at several public events: "She's not here. She's still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important matters," the host concluded before imitating the US president's voice.