Music legend Babyface was unexpectedly interrupted by reporters eager to interview Chappell Roan during a live interview at the 2025 Grammys red carpet. The incident sparked backlash online, with fans criticizing the reporters' actions as disrespectful to the music icon. The Associated Press later apologized for the abrupt end to Babyface's interview.
During a live interview with the Associated Press at the 2025 Grammys red carpet , music legend Babyface was abruptly interrupted by a reporter eager to speak with rising star Chappell Roan. The awkward incident unfolded as Babyface was answering questions outside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. As reporters were gathered around him, Chappell Roan made her way down the red carpet . Ignoring Edmonds, Fauria leaned to the side shouting, “Chappell, Chappell!” and speaking over Edmonds.
Edmonds turned and saw what was happening, smiled and said, “Go do that,” before stepping aside to let the reporters interview Roan. The exchange sparked a wave of backlash online, with fans expressing their disappointment and anger at the perceived disrespect shown to Babyface. Many took to social media to share their disapproval, calling out the reporters for their actions. One fan tweeted, “It’s maddening to see a LEGEND not get the respect and attention they deserve. He is a pioneer and deserves so much better than this.” Another commenter wrote, “PS big or small, old or new, - you don't treat people like this. At least not in my eyes. There's a way to handle this and this was wrong in my opinion.”The Associated Press subsequently issued an apology for the incident, acknowledging that they had cut their interview with Babyface short and expressing regret for any offense caused. They stated, “We are deeply sorry for cutting our interview with Babyface short on our YouTube livestream of the Grammys red carpet. We have apologized to him through his representative and to our viewers on the livestream.” Babyface himself addressed the controversy, stating that he remained focused on the positive aspects of the evening, emphasizing the joy of reconnecting with friends, meeting new artists, and celebrating the music.
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