Trevor Noah Roasts Nicki Minaj, Trump at Grammys: MAGA Jabs Fly
Trevor Noah Roasts Nicki Minaj, Trump at Grammys: MAGA Jabs Fly
Trevor Noah fires off political zingers at the Grammys, roasting Nicki Minaj's MAGA pivot, Trump's White House ties, and even a jab at Ticketmaster.
Trevor Noah opened the Grammys with his trademark mix of warmth and wit, delivering a rapid-fire monologue that wove current headlines with pop culture flair. The couple of minutes set a playful yet pointed tone for the night as the host teased the room full of stars and the audience fed off his energy.
Noah zeroed in on Nicki Minaj's MAGA pivot, noting in a cheeky nod that the A-list rapper wasn’t in the building. “Nicki Minaj isn’t here, and she’s still at the White House with Donald Trump,” he joked, highlighting the unexpected political turn in her recent public stance and inviting a ripple of laughter from the crowd.
The quips didn’t stop there. Noah turned his spotlight to former President Donald Trump, riffing on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in the wake of Billie Eilish’s Song of the Year win. The line, delivered with a mix of irony and levity, prompted a chorus of reactions from the audience and online alike. He also slipped in a jab at the ticketing giant, serving up a reminder that even major shows face logistical headaches.
Across the room, the monologue served as a reminder that the Grammys continue to blend music celebration with sharp cultural commentary, all wrapped in Noah’s energetic, approachable style. The result: a night that felt as much about the talk as the tunes, with the host setting a dynamic tone for the rest of the ceremony.
