At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Shakira took home the award for Best Latin Pop Album, dedicating her victory to US immigrants. Presented by Jennifer Lopez, the Colombian pop icon dedicated her victory to immigrants, declaring, "I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you."

Hosted for the fifth consecutive year by comedian Trevor Noah, the event was held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Beyond honouring musical talent, this year's Grammys also contributed to ongoing relief efforts, supporting music professionals affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Shakira's comments came in light of the controversial immigration crackdown recently enforced by former US President Donald Trump. The initiative aimed to track down and deport undocumented immigrants, drawing sharp criticism. Singer Selena Gomez briefly weighed in on the issue in a social media post before deleting it.

Meanwhile, rising star Chappell Roan was awarded Best New Artist, beating fellow nominee Sabrina Carpenter. In her powerful acceptance speech, Roan called for better financial and healthcare support for up-and-coming artistes.

"I told myself if I ever won a Grammy and stood in front of the most influential people in music, I would demand that labels and the industry, which make millions off artistes, provide a livable wage and healthcare, especially for developing artistes," she said, receiving thunderous applause. Later in the evening, Roan gave a show-stopping performance of her hit "Pink Pony Club", marking one of the night's standout musical moments.

One of the most emotional highlights came when actor Will Smith took to the stage to honour the legendary Quincy Jones. Smith referred to Jones as "a brilliant, 28-time Grammy Award-winning producer, arranger, film and television composer, conductor, trumpet player, recording artiste, and humanitarian."

This tribute was followed by a heartfelt performance led by Stevie Wonder, with Herbie Hancock on piano, backed by a choir of young singers from Palisades Charter High and Pasadena Waldorf School—both of which were impacted by the recent wildfires.

Other musical highlights included a captivating performance of "Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish and Finneas, with their signature melancholic harmonies entrancing the crowd. In a surprise twist, The Weeknd, who had previously criticised the Grammys, made an unexpected return to the stage for an unannounced performance, including "Cry For Me" and "Timeless".

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