Trevor Noah Calls Out Nicki Minaj and Trump in a Viral Grammys Monologue

Trevor Noah wrapped up his final night as Grammy host by doing what he does best. He joked, teased, and stirred conversation. The comedian returned to host the awards for the sixth and last time on Sunday night, walking through the crowd at the Crypto.com Arena and leaning into the freedom of knowing this would be his farewell.

During the live broadcast of the Grammy Awards, Noah made it clear he wasn’t going to play it safe. Early in his monologue, he turned his attention to Nicki Minaj, who was not in attendance. He joked that she was probably still at the White House, deep in conversation with Donald Trump, following her recent political shift.

The audience responded loudly, cheering as Noah leaned into a playful impression of the former president. He continued the joke by suggesting their meeting was more about ego and appearances than policy. The moment quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the night.

The joke did not go unnoticed. According to a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump fired back at Noah, calling him untalented and accusing him of being a terrible master of ceremonies. He also hinted at possible legal action over the comments.

Still on stage, he reminded the crowd that this was his last year hosting the Grammys, meaning there wasn’t much anyone could do about what he said. He even joked about the president’s long history of lawsuits, saying the show was airing fully live, so no one could claim it was edited later.

Politics didn’t dominate the entire monologue. Noah shifted gears to celebrate Lauryn Hill, pointing out that her last Grammy appearance in 1999 came during a time when the world was worried about presidential scandals and the Y2K computer scare. The contrast drew laughter from the crowd.

He also gave a nod to Kendrick Lamar, congratulating him while joking that he wasn’t brave enough to roast an artist known for verbally dismantling other stars on record.

Later in the show, Noah shared a light moment with Bad Bunny. He joked about seeking refuge in Puerto Rico if politics in the U.S. became too overwhelming. Bad Bunny quickly reminded him that Puerto Rico is already part of the United States, earning laughs from nearby guests.

This final hosting gig marks the end of an era. Noah has hosted the Grammys for six years, and he has said he is stepping away to honor what he calls his own term limits.

Outside the Grammys, Noah remains extremely busy. He is currently touring North America with a new stand-up show. The tour followed the surprise release of a free YouTube special filmed in South Africa on New Year’s Day, which quickly reached millions of views.

He is also thriving as an author and producer through his company, Day Zero Productions. While he recently lost the Grammy for Best Audio Book to the Dalai Lama, his children’s book Into the Uncut Grass continues to perform strongly on the New York Times Bestseller list.

Later this year, Noah is scheduled to headline the Convening Leaders summit in Philadelphia, where he will speak about storytelling and resilience, according to event organizers.

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