Trevor Noah opens Grammys with speech about the 'spirit' of LA after devastating wildfires
Host Trevor Noah opened the 2025 Grammys with a monologue about the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles in recent weeks.
"Good evening, and welcome to the 67th annual Grammy Awards. As usual, we are coming to you live from Los Angeles, but what is unusual are our circumstances this evening," he began. "Just a few weeks ago, we were not sure ... that this show would even happen. I mean, you don't need me to tell you this, but this city has been through one of the largest natural disasters in American history. Tens of thousands of people have lost their homes, entire neighborhoods have been erased, schools, local businesses and entire communities have burned to the ground. Thankfully, due to the heroic efforts of firefighters, the fires have now been contained."

Noah continued by saying that "despite all the devastation, the spirit of the city has emerged."
"Neighbors who had never spoken before are helping each other. Community centers are overflowing with donations. Families are welcoming strangers into their homes so they, too, have a place to sleep. You know, it's often said that in the darkest of times the best of humanity shines through, and the people of Los Angeles right now are a perfect example of that," he added. "So tonight, we decided we are not just going to be celebrating your favorite music: We are also supporting the city that brought us so much about music."
The wildfires, which were exacerbated by severe drought conditions and strong winds, have left at least 29 dead and destroyed thousands of structures across the Southern California region.







