Trevor Noah's final Grammys monologue pokes fun at Nicki Minaj's MAGA ties

"In Trevor Noah's final opening monologue at the Grammys, the joke that got the loudest laugh in the room was directed at Nicki Minaj's MAGA alliance. After six consecutive years of hosting the Grammys, the comedian is stepping down from the emcee role. Last year, Noah's monologue was focused on the resilience of Los Angeles and paid tribute to the victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires. This year, he poked fun at attending celebrities and commented on the country's political climate."

"When he addressed the fact that Nicki Minaj was not in attendance, the audience applauded in response. He joked that "she is still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues: 'Actually, Nicki, I have the biggest ass, I have it. Everybody's saying it, Nicki, I know they say it's you, but it's me. WAP, WAP, WAP. Look at it, baby,'" Noah said in his best Trump impression. Last week, Minaj appeared at a U.S. Treasury event, where she stood on stage with President Trump and said, "I am probably the president's No. 1 fan, and that's not going to change.""

"While detailing what the night ahead entails, Noah compared this year's Grammys to the 1999 ceremony. "The last time Lauryn Hill performed at the Grammys was in 1999," said Noah. "Back in 1999 the president had a sex scandal, people thought computers were about to destroy the world and Diddy was arrested. Boy, how times have changed." Noah also poked fun at Jelly Roll, asking if he was able to unlock fellow face-tatted singer Teddy Swims' phone."

Trevor Noah delivered his final opening monologue after six consecutive years hosting the Grammys and is stepping down from the emcee role. Noah targeted Nicki Minaj's public affinity for Donald Trump, imitating Trump in a joke about Minaj at the White House and referencing her recent appearance at a U.S. Treasury event where she called herself the president's "No. 1 fan." Noah compared the ceremony to the 1999 Grammys, citing political scandals and cultural anxieties, and made jokes about Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims and the celebrity-packed audience. The broadcast also marked the last Grammys on CBS before a 10-year move to Disney platforms.

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