Bad Bunny makes Grammy history at a gala marked by criticism at the ICE.
Californian rapper Kendrick Lamar is once again the most awarded artist of the night with five awards
BarcelonaBad Bunny achieved a historic milestone last night in his career and for Spanish-language music. The Puerto Rican musician won the Grammy for Album of the Year, the most important category at the awards ceremony, which celebrated its 68th edition. The event was marked by political messages and criticism of Donald Trump's immigration policies and the controversial ICE, Immigration and Border Protection.
I SHOULD TAKE MORE PHOTOS It has become the first album entirely in Spanish to win the Grammy for best album of the year, beating out some of the night's favorites such as Mayhem, by Lady Gaga, or Swagby Justin Bieber. Bad Bunny also won awards for best urban music album and best global music performance for the song EoO
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny) couldn't get up from his chair or hold back his tears when Harry Styles said his name. "Before I thank God, I'll say: ICE out!" exclaimed the artist, who is a week away from headlining the legendary Super Bowl halftime show, the biggest sporting event in the United States. "We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not outsiders, we are human beings and we are Americans," he added in a speech in which he called for confronting hate with love.
Carole King, wearing a badge that read ICE OUT, presented the award for best song of the year. The award, to everyone's surprise, went to Wildflowerr, by Billie Eilish, which was competing with dom pieces I SHOULD TAKE MORE PHOTOS, by Bad Bunny; Luther, by SZA and Kendrick Lamar, or the viral GoldenElish, who still couldn't quite believe she had won the award, delivered a powerful statement: "No one is illegal in stolen land," which prompted a long ovation from the audience. "It's very difficult to know what to say and what to do at this moment; I hope we continue to fight with music," she added. The singer concluded with a resounding:Fuck ICENext, Tyler, the Creator put on a spectacular performance, culminating in an acrobatic jump over a car.
British singer Olivia Dean, 25, the daughter of Jamaican and Guyanese parents, won the Breakthrough Artist award. Visibly moved and tearful, she spoke about the plight of migrants. "I think these people should be celebrated. We are nothing without each other," she said. Since 2017, all the winners of this award have been women.
An industry united against Trump
While last year's ceremony was notable for its limited political speeches, coinciding with Donald Trump's rise to power, the 68th edition was clearly marked by the context of great tension and outrage in the US after immigration agents shot and killed two protesters.
Host Trevor Noah was one of the most outspoken critics of Trump's policies, delivering a distinctly ironic speech. This was his sixth and final year hosting the Grammys. In his opening monologue, he joked that Nicki Minaj had missed the ceremony because she was still at the White House discussing "important matters" with Donald Trump. "Welcome to the Grammys, live, rigorously live, because if we edit this show in any way, the president will sue us for $16 million," he said, alluding to Trump's lawsuit against the show. 60 Minutes for the editing of an interview with Kamala Harris that he deemed inappropriate. Noah also didn't mince words about the US president's geopolitical ambitions, speculating about his interest in Greenland: "Since Epstein is gone, he needs a new island to meet with Bill Clinton," he stated, eliciting laughter from the audience.
The performances were quite spectacular on Grammy night. The first to take the stage were Rosé and Bruno Mars, full of guitars and energy, with the song APTThen it was Sabrina Carpenter's turn, who reigned supreme on the red carpet, and performed Manchild Surrounded by airport baggage carousels and suitcases, the performances by the nominated emerging artists then began. Addison Rae entered in a truck from the backstage. Katseye also performed with GnarlyLeon Thomas sang with electric guitars among the audience, and Alex Warren brought his well-known Ordinary Through the hallways, accompanied by violins and a heart. Justin Bieber, who presented his song SwagHe appeared on stage dressed only in underwear and displaying tattoos, accompanied by a guitar and a synthesizer. Lady Gaga, dressed in black and red feathers and a giant hat, offered a spectacular visual and acoustic performance. Abracadabra.
The complete list of winners
Recording of the Year
LutherKendrick Lamar featuring SZA
Album of the Year
I should have taken more photoss, Bad Bunny
Song of the Year
Wildflower, Billie Eilish O'Connell and Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
Best New Artist
Olivia Dean
Producer of the Year (non-classical music)
Cirkut
Composer of the Year (non-classical music)
Amy Allen
Best Pop Solo Performance
MessyLola Young
Best Pop Performance - Duo/Group
Defying GravityCynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Best Pop Vocal Album
MayhemLady Gaga
Best Dance/Electronic Recording
End of Summerr, Tame Impala
Best Pop Dance Recording
AbracadabraLady Gaga
Best Dance/Electronic Album
EusexuaFKA twigs
Best Rock Performance
Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back to the Beginning, Yungblood with Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman and II
Best Metal Performance
BirdsTurnstile
Best rock song
As Alive as You Need Me to BeTrent Reznor and Atticus Ross, composers (Nine Inch Nails)
Best Rock Album
Never EnoughTurnstile
Best Alternative Music Performance
AloneThe Cure
Best Alternative Music Album
Songs of a Lost WorldThe Cure
Best R&B Performance
FoldedKehlani
Best Traditional R&B Performance
Vibes Don't LieLeon Thomas
Best R&B Song
Folded, Darius Dixson, Andre Harris, Kehlani Parrish, Donovan Knight, Don Mills, Khris Riddick-Tynes and Dawit Kamal Wilson, songwriters (Kehlani)
Best Progressive R&B Album
Bloom, Durand Bernarr
Best R&B Album
Mutt, Leon Thomas
Best Rap Performance
Chains & Whips, Clipse, Pusha T and Malice featuring Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams
Best Melodic Rap Performance
Luther, Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
Best Rap Song
TV Off, Jack Antonoff, Larry Jayy, Kendrick Lamar, Dijon McFarlane, Sean Momberger, Mark Anthony Spears and Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar with Lefty Gunplay)
Best Rap Album
GNXKendrick Lamar
Best Poetry Album Read
Words for Days Vol. 1Mad Skillz
Best Jazz Performance
Windows - LiveChick Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade
Best Jazz Vocal Album
PortrésSamara Joy
Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Southern Nights, Sullivan Fortner with Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore
Best Jazz Big Ensemble Album
Without Further Ado, Vol 1Christian McBride Big Band
Best Latin Jazz Album
In Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King ColeGonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta and Joey Calveiro
Best Alternative Jazz Album
Live-Action, Nate Smith
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
In Matter of Time, Laufey
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Brightside, Arkai
Best Musical Theatre Album
Buena Vista Social Club, Marco Paguía, Dean Sharenow and David Yazbek, producers (Original Broadway Cast)
Best Country Solo Performance
Bad as I Used to Be (from F1: The Movie), Chris Stapleton
Best Country Performance, Duo/Group
AmenShaboozey and Jelly Roll
Best Country Song
Bitin' List, Tyler Childers, composer (Tyler Childers)
Best Traditional Country Album
It's not in it for my health., Zach Top
Best Contemporary Country Album
Beautifully BrokenJelly Roll