Grammys 2018 Camila Cabello honors Dreamers in speech

Grammys 2018 Camila Cabello honors Dreamers in speech

Camila Cabello got political at Sunday night's Grammys, as she used the opportunity on stage to make an impassioned plea for Dreamers.

'Tonight, in this room full of music's dreamers, we remember that this country was built by Dreamers, for Dreamers, chasing the American dream,' the former Fifth Harmony singer said after performing 'Dreaming' with Kesha. 

She then shared that she has made it as far as she has because she is an immigrant who came to the country as a child with nothing. 

Cabello immigrated from Cuba - meaning she was able to enter the country legally and be granted refuge. But she was brought to America in the same way as any DACA recipient, she explained.  

'I'm here on stage tonight because just like the Dreamers my parents brought me to this country with nothing in their pockets but hope,' she said. 

'They showed me what it means to work twice as hard and never give up, and honestly, no part of my journey is any different from theirs. 

'I'm a proud Cuban-Mexican immigrant, born in eastern Havana, standing in front of you on the Grammy stage in New York City, and all I know is, just like dreams, these kids can't be forgotten and are worth fighting for.' 

The 20-year-old, who recently left Fifth Harmony in pursuit of a solo career, immigrated to the United States with her parents when she was six. 

Before that family moved back and forth between Cojimar, a village just outside of Havana, and Mexico City before eventually landing in Miami. 

Arguably her most successful song since going solo is called 'Havana' and speaks about her experience as an immigrant - with the main line being 'Half of my heart is in Havana.'

Her words come at a pivotal time for many immigrants - as Congress currently has just over a month to come up with a new plan to replace DACA.

The Obama policy offered protection to children to came to America with their parents illegally, and was ended last year by President Trump. 

Cabello then introduced U2 - who performed the song 'Get Out of Your Own Way' from the new album 'Songs of Experience,' on a dock in the middle of the Hudson River in front of the statue of liberty. 

'Tonight is my great honor to introduce one of the greatest bands in music history, U2,' she said. 

'This band from Ireland first rocked the Grammy boat when they won their fist four awards 30 years ago for "The Joshua Tree," an album that explored their own powerful connection with the American dream.

'Forty-six Grammy nominations and 22 awards later, they extend their stunning Grammy legacy tonight by celebrating in New York City the promise that has drawn generations of immigrants here from around the world.'

Cabello then recited the quote which is engraved on the base of the Statue of Liberty, saying: 'Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore, send these, the homeless, tempest tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door,' as the Grammy backdrop panned over the Hudson River, New York Skyline, and eventually landed on U2.

After the performance - U2 shared a photo of their performance with a message that took aim at Trump's infamous 's***hole countries' comment. 

'Blessed are those s***hole Countries, for they gave us the American Dream,' they wrote.   

Logic also took a moment to give love to those 's***hole countries,' with Alessia Cara and Khalid - all performing their song '1-800-273-8255.'

Just before the performance ended, Logic, who is dating Cabello, took a moment to voice his support for the Times Up movement and the for people from 's***hole countries.' 

'To all the beautiful countries filled with culture, diversity and thousands of years of history. You are beautiful,' he says. 

 'And lastly, on behalf of those who fight for equality in a world that is not equal, not just and not ready for the change we are here to bring. 

'I say unto you bring us your tired, your poor, and any immigrant who seeks refuge. For together we can build not just a better country, but a world that is destined to be united.'