Grammys 2026: Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump; says, 'She's discussing very important issues'

Trevor Noah came back to host the Grammys 2026, and this time it was known that it would be his last year doing it. He opened the show with the same fun energy he always brings. The show started right after the “APT” performance by Bruno Mars and Rosé.

Trevor's first jokes set the tone for the night

Trevor started talking about the Korean drinking game that inspired “APT.” He joked that American drinking rules are much easier and said, “every time you turn on the news, you drink."




He also joked about the huge number of Grammy categories. Trevor said, “They’ve even got a category for Best Voicemail From Your Grandmother. Another three-and-a-half minute banger, nana!"

The jokes felt light, simple, and easy to enjoy.

Then he started walking around the tables, talking to stars. He teased Pharrell about Louis Vuitton discounts. He even asked Jelly Roll if he could unlock Teddy Swims’ phone with Face ID. It kept the room laughing.

His Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump joke made the situation intense

One of the biggest moments of his monologue came when Trevor said, “Nicki Minaj… is not here. She's still at the White House with Donald Trump, discussing very important issues."

Then he slipped into a Trump impression and said, “Actually Nicki, I have the biggest a — everybody’s saying it. I know they say it’s you, but it’s me."

Fans on Twitter have mixed and wild reactions

People on Twitter started posting right away. One person wrote, "Trevor stayed messy for this lmao. The shade is wild but also perfectly timed. Grammy hosts really don't hold back anymore huh."

Another person wrote, "can anyone name one time trevor noah was funny?."



One commented, "I figure Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump might just bond over being unforgettable characters. Trevor Noah sure knows how to spin a wild tale to get a laugh, I'll give him that.."

Another one said, "Who is this loser? Nicki minaj is way better than this nobody.."

And someone wrote, "The fact the crowd cheered extra hard when he said “ Nicki Minaj is not here” oh whalenika nobody likes u."

He also spoke about fans and ticket problems

Trevor also took a moment to talk about something serious. He supported Olivia Dean after she spoke out about Ticketmaster and resellers. He said they were “ripping fans off." Then he joked again and said, “If fans can’t afford tickets, we can’t have live music. And without concerts, how will we find out which CEOs are having affairs on the Jumbotron?"

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His six-year run ends on a strong note

Trevor first hosted in 2021 during the pandemic when everything was very quiet and different. He returned every year after that. This year was his last, and he ended it with laughs, jokes, and a lot of love from the crowd. It felt like a proper goodbye to his long Grammys journey.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”