Nothing can cease the Grammys from getting political. The 2025 Grammy Awards have been crammed with moments nearly assured to get MAGA nation riled up, as artists used their platforms to talk up about trans rights, healthcare, immigration, and DEI initiatives.
Chappell Roan talks about defending “trans pleasure.”
Earlier than the ceremony even started, Roan took the chance to talk out about trans rights in a crimson carpet interview. “It is brutal proper now, however trans individuals have all the time existed and they’ll endlessly exist,” she mentioned. “I might not be right here with out trans ladies. So, simply know that pop music is considering you and cares about you. And I am attempting my greatest to actually get up for you in each manner I can.”
Doechii has a touching message for any Black women and girls watching the Grammys.
In her acceptance speech for greatest rap album, Doechii famous that she was simply the third lady to win the award because the class was created. She additionally mentioned, “I do know there’s some Black lady [and] so many Black girls watching me proper now. And I wanna let you know, you are able to do it. Something is feasible. Don’t permit anyone to mission any stereotypes on you.”
Girl Gaga presents assist to the trans and queer group.
Whereas accepting her win for greatest pop duo efficiency alongside Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga took a second to acknowledge trans and queer communities. “Trans persons are not invisible. Trans individuals deserve love, the queer group deserves to be lifted up. Music is love. Thanks,” she mentioned, to a standing ovation.
Chappell Roan talks healthcare.
In her second barn burner speech of the night, Roan accepted her award for best new artist with a message for file labels. “I advised myself if I ever received a Grammy…I might demand that labels and the trade profiting tens of millions of {dollars} off of artists would supply a livable wage and healthcare, particularly to growing artists,” she mentioned.
Shakira speaks out about immigration.
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