The night the music said ‘out’
Last night’s Grammys weren’t just about awards. They were about posture. And Bad Bunny, upon receiving the award for Best Latin Urban Music Album for “I should have thrown more photos”, made things clear from minute one.
“Before I thank God, I’m going to say ICE out”
The Puerto Rican dropped that line and the Crypto.com Arena erupted. Karol G and Marcello Hernandez, who presented the award, stood up to applaud. It was an electric moment, one of those that freezes the transmission.
But it didn’t stop there. In the middle of a ceremony marked by support for the Latino community against the policies of the current government, Benito continued:
“It’s hard not to hate these days… the only thing more powerful than hate is love”
A direct message, without filters. And then, to top it off, he also won the top award: Album of the Year for the same work. A historic sweep.
Other moments that defined the night
It was not the only speech with weight. Pharrell Williams, upon receiving the Global Impact award, thanked “everyone who believes in the power of black music.” Cher, receiving her 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, joked: “I appreciate this because I don’t have good genes and I don’t know how much longer I’m going to be here.” Pure Cher.
But the political backdrop was undeniable. With the mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis as context, several artists took their protest to the red carpet. Jason Isbell, Margo Price and Kehlani – who also insulted ICE in her speech – used their clothes as a message.
In the end, it was a night where the trophies shared the stage with the slogans. Where a “ICE out” resonated as loudly as any record of the year winner. The music, once again, remembered that it has a microphone… and it is going to use it.




