The honoured some of the best music talents from across the globe. The event was held on Sunday night at Los Angeles and was hosted by comedian Trevor Noah. Some of the winners of the night delivered some thought provoking and impactful speeches.
While Lady Gaga spoke trans rights, Chappell Roan lashed out at record labels. Lady Gaga gives shout-out to trans people Actress-singer Lady Gaga took the spotlight after winning the Grammy honour for the best pop duo/group performance and gave a shout out to the “Trans people" during her acceptance speech. “It’s such an honour to sing for all of you.
I just want to say tonight that trans people are not invisible,” Gaga said, reports variety.com. “Trans people deserve love.
The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love. Thank you.
” While Gaga did not get explicitly political in her speech, her remarks come amid a wave of executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump targeting trans people. Among them are an order that the federal government will only recognise two unchangeable sexes, and an order that requires transgender women in federal custody to be moved to men’s prisons, reports variety.com.
Gaga has long been an ally to the LGBTQ community. Shakira dedicates award to immigrant brothers and sisters took the opportunity to talk about the political turmoil surrounding President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. She dedicated her award for best Latin pop album for 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' �.
