The delivery of the 2025 Grammy Awards has been surrounded by controversies that have overshadowed the winners of the awards. One of the most striking incidents was the nude appearance of Bianca Censory, wife of Kanye West, on the Red Carpet. Although there were rumors that the couple was expelled for this reason, the rapper denied it on social media.
Additionally, the Brazilian government joined the controversy by informing on Twitter that one of its most prominent artists was treated inappropriately by the organizers of the awards. This artist is Milton Nascimento, an 82-year-old singer who was nominated in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category alongside American Esperanza Spalding.
The Brazilian Ministry of Culture expressed its rejection of the way Nascimento was relegated to the stands while Spalding occupied a prominent place in the ceremony. According to their explanation in a Twitter thread, this decision not only shows disrespect for his career and international prestige but also demonstrates insensitivity to his physical needs due to his age.
In response to the demand for an explanation from the Brazilian government, the producers of the show stated that only the celebrities they deemed most relevant for appearing on camera would be seated at the main tables. This sparked a controversy about the alleged humiliation of a renowned Latin singer at the Grammys.
Milton Nascimento is a legend in Brazil, with 34 recorded albums and 5 Grammy Awards to his name. Idolized in his country and other parts of the continent, his musical career has established him as one of the greatest names in Brazilian music.
