Bad Bunny receives standing ovation for political speech at Grammys

Bad Bunny has been honoured with a Grammy at this year’s ceremony, and the singer took his moment on stage to shift the focus on serious matters.

The Monaco rapper won the award in the Best Música Urbana Album category for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS on February 2nd.

"Before I say thanks to God, I'm gonna say ICE out. We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens—we are humans, and we are Americans," the Puerto Rican artist began, prompting a standing ovation from the audience.

Bad Bunny then added that he had been reflecting on the fact that it’s difficult not to harbor hatred in their hearts and that sometimes their heads and heats can feel “contaminado” which is Spanish for contaminated.

The 31-year old went on to say, however, that the only thing more powerful than hate is love, and that there needs to be a shift in how people respond to conflict.

"We have to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don't hate them. We love our people, we love our family, and that's the way to do it—with love. Don't forget that, please. Thank you. Thank you, God, and thank you to the Grammys," Bad Bunny added.

The star, who has been affectionately dubbed the "King of Latin Trap", has been facing racist remarks and has been outspoken about his fear of ICE raids.

Notably, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and their violent actions in cities like Minneapolis have made headlines and have caused alarm and fear in the masses. 

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