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The 61-year-old comedian made the jab towards the 38-year-old Canadian rapper, reports 'People' magazine.

The speech preceded the ceremony’s in memoriam, honouring the industry figures who have died in the previous year, reports variety.com.

After a tribute to Los Angeles, which is recovering from devastating wildfires, Grande took the stage to perform a heartwarming rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' from 1939’s classic 'The Wizard of Oz' before Erivo wowed the crowd with 'Home" from the 1975 musical 'The Wiz', reports 'Variety'.