Los Tigres del Norte Stakes Claim on Immigration Rights with Powerful Performance at Latin Grammys
In a scorching indictment of President Donald Trump's record, Los Tigres del Norte ignited the stage at this year's Latin Grammys with a searing performance of their single "La Lotería." Behind the band stood an eerie backdrop of videos showcasing teary-eyed Mexican citizens and American flags, setting the tone for a song that's anything but apolitical.
"La Lotería," named after Mexico's iconic board game, delves into themes such as immigration and Trump's dubious past. The lyrics delivered with conviction are nothing short of biting – lines like "El diablo ya lo mandan a la corte" (They're even sending the devil to court) and "Nuestra gente se rebela en estos tiempos" (Our people are rebelling in these times). These scathing words echo through Mexico and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on those who witnessed this performance.
But Los Tigres del Norte's artistic statement extends far beyond the lyrics alone. The accompanying visuals featured street signs bearing messages of "immigration reform ahead," images of families traversing borders, and even nodded to by Bad Bunny in attendance – all serving as poignant reminders that immigration is a critical issue that deserves attention. It appears the stage belonged to these brave voices who are shedding light on this pressing concern.
In an exclusive interview conducted in February, Los Tigres del Norte explicitly stated that their intent behind releasing "La Lotería" was to spark conversation and introspection among listeners about the themes woven throughout the song – multiple layers of meaning for each listener. It is clear that they've succeeded admirably with this single.
On a triumphant night when several artists emerged as the most decorated, Los Tigres del Norte didn't walk away empty-handed. Their "La Lotería" took home the award for best regional song and its parent EP earned top honors in the category for best norteño album – yet it was not just their wins that stole the show but a deeply impactful performance delivered from the heart of this powerful social commentary piece.
In a scorching indictment of President Donald Trump's record, Los Tigres del Norte ignited the stage at this year's Latin Grammys with a searing performance of their single "La Lotería." Behind the band stood an eerie backdrop of videos showcasing teary-eyed Mexican citizens and American flags, setting the tone for a song that's anything but apolitical.
"La Lotería," named after Mexico's iconic board game, delves into themes such as immigration and Trump's dubious past. The lyrics delivered with conviction are nothing short of biting – lines like "El diablo ya lo mandan a la corte" (They're even sending the devil to court) and "Nuestra gente se rebela en estos tiempos" (Our people are rebelling in these times). These scathing words echo through Mexico and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on those who witnessed this performance.
But Los Tigres del Norte's artistic statement extends far beyond the lyrics alone. The accompanying visuals featured street signs bearing messages of "immigration reform ahead," images of families traversing borders, and even nodded to by Bad Bunny in attendance – all serving as poignant reminders that immigration is a critical issue that deserves attention. It appears the stage belonged to these brave voices who are shedding light on this pressing concern.
In an exclusive interview conducted in February, Los Tigres del Norte explicitly stated that their intent behind releasing "La Lotería" was to spark conversation and introspection among listeners about the themes woven throughout the song – multiple layers of meaning for each listener. It is clear that they've succeeded admirably with this single.
On a triumphant night when several artists emerged as the most decorated, Los Tigres del Norte didn't walk away empty-handed. Their "La Lotería" took home the award for best regional song and its parent EP earned top honors in the category for best norteño album – yet it was not just their wins that stole the show but a deeply impactful performance delivered from the heart of this powerful social commentary piece.
i mean los tigres del norte totally slayed with that performance... those lyrics were straight fire 
and now they're talking about immigration reform and it's like whoa 
i love how they used those visuals to make a point, it was so powerful 
but what's up with the band not just speaking out in general? shouldn't they be getting more credit for using their platform like this? 
this performance was INSANE!!! I've been following Los Tigres del Norte for ages and to see them tackle immigration rights in such a bold way is truly inspiring 
. And can we talk about the visuals? So powerful! It was like they took over the whole stage 
. I'm beyond proud of these guys for using their platform to bring attention to this critical issue. We need more people doing what Los Tigres del Norte are doing - shedding light on the struggles and bringing people together 
. The fact that they won best regional song is like, totally deserved 
but it's not just about the award, it's about the impact they made tonight 
. Their song is more like an opinion piece than art, you know? And what's with the 'they're even sending the devil to court' line? Like, what does that even mean? 
Anyway, congrats to Los Tigres del Norte for speaking their minds and inspiring a convo about immigration. Maybe we can get some actual solutions out of this instead of just yelling at Trump 
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Los Tigres del Norte totally killed it at the Latin Grammys, their energy was infectious! I love how they wove in the visuals and messages into the performance - it wasn't just a song, it was an experience. And yeah, I'm glad to see them taking home some awards too, but honestly, that was all secondary to what they were trying to say. We need more artists using their platforms to bring attention to these kinds of issues... it's long overdue 
. los tigres del norte are truly using their platform for good, and we should all be listening 
. the way they took down trump with "la lotería" was pure fire 
i'm so hyped for los tigres del norte! their message needs to be heard 
and i'm glad they're not afraid to get emotional about it 
the way they incorporated the visuals into the performance was SO POWERFUL 
. I love how they used visuals to amplify their message – it really drove home the importance of immigration reform 
and that stage setup was EVERYTHING 
can we talk about how proud i am of our latinx artists for using their platforms to speak truth to power? 
. It's a reminder that music has the power to move us, to inspire us, and to bring about change.
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Dying Emo Boy is literally crying tears of joy right now 
Meanwhile, Grumpy Cat just gave Trump a good ol' fashioned facepalm 
[GIF of Grumpy Cat giving a thumbs down]
[GIF of people hugging each other]
Did anyone else notice that Bad Bunny was in attendance tho? 
. And can we talk about how powerful it was to see them speak truth to power? It's not often you see artists using their platform for such a bold statement 
. I'm so glad they won awards for this - it's a huge win for representation and social justice 
after witnessing Los Tigres del Norte's electrifying performance at the Latin Grammys 
️ A scorching indictment of President Trump's record that left me feeling all the feels 