Grammys: Trevor Noah Jokes About Trump Tariffs, Immigration, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Beyoncé & More In Opening Monologue

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Trevor Noah returned as host of the 2025 Grammy Awards for the fifth consecutive year and delivered some jokes about Donald Trump’s tariffs, attack on immigrants, and more.

During his opening monologue, the former Daily Show host also mentioned Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Nick Cannon, and Rihanna after paying tribute to Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires. “Welcome to music’s biggest night,” Noah said. “And when I say biggest, I mean biggest nights.

What the Super Bowl is to the NFL. What Valentine’s Day is to romance. What Father’s Day is to Nick Cannon. That’s what the Grammys is to music.” Noah explained how the Grammy winners are determined after a vote of 13,000 members of the Recording Academy and joked that voting also included “20 million illegal immigrants.” The comedian also took a shot at the Trump administration later in the monologue, saying, “There’s been a few changes in Washington.

So I’m gonna enjoy tonight because this may be my last time I get to host anything in this country.” Beyoncé was mentioned during the opening monologue with the host, saying she was scheduled to appear and clarifying, “Well, I hope she’ll be here.