Iconic music producer and musician Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds was in the middle of his interview with The Associated Press at the Grammys when one of the reporters interrupted him.
After a video of the incident went viral, the publication released an apology on social media.
However, some fans are calling for the resignation of the reporters who interviewed Babyface.
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Fans Want AP Presenters Fired Despite Apology After Interview Blunder
The Associated Press has released an official statement on its X page apologizing for the behavior of its reporters, Leslie Ambriz and Krysta Fauria, at the Grammys.
The apology followed the multiple criticisms labeled against Fauria after she interrupted legendary musician Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds during his interview.
“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 live stream,” the publication wrote on X.
However, some fans are not pleased with the apology and request additional actions against Ambriz and Fauria.
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“Nice apology, but where are the letters of resignation??? Cause of [how] brazen they did this, pretty sure this is not their first mistake,” stated an X user.
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What Happened Between Babyface And The AP Reporters?
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds had just finished his walk on the Grammy red carpet when he stopped for an interview with AP reporters Fauria and Ambriz.
Fauria ignored Babyface, who was about to answer a question, and started calling out to Roan, shouting “Chappell, Chappell,” totally drowning out the music producer.
After turning around to see what was happening, Babyface remarked, “Go do that,” before making way for Fauria and Ambriz to interview Roan.
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Nonetheless, a couple of hours later, Fauria apologized on the livestream for her behavior. “First, I wanted to say that I’m really sorry about interrupting Babyface earlier. Chappell Roan had come up, and there was a lot of commotion as there is on these carpets. I’m a big Babyface fan, as are we all, so I just wanted to say that,” she declared, per People.
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Hollywood Celebrities Call Out Leslie Ambriz And Krysta Fauria
After the clip of the incident between Babyface, Ambriz, and Fauria went viral, Hollywood superstars defended the music legend, calling out what they perceived to be rudeness.
On her X handle, iconic singer and actress Dionne Warwick quoted a clip of the incident with the comment, “13x Grammy Award-winning Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds? Am I seeing this correctly?.”
Meanwhile, Khloe Kardashian also called out the disrespectful way Babyface was treated in the interview.
“Babyface has had such a significant impact on the music industry in sooo many ways. It’s maddening to see a LEGEND not get the respect and attention they deserve,” Khloe wrote on X.
Four-time Grammy-nominated artist Charlie Puth also had something to say about the incident on his X page, writing, “You can’t disrespect one of the most influential songwriters of our time like this. @babyface is ONE of ONE. He is multi-dimensional musically and has written timeless music that continues to inspire millions of people every day like myself.”
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Babyface Says ‘Reconnecting With Friends’ Was The Best Part Of The Night
After handling the incident the best way he could, Babyface was later pictured enjoying the Grammy event with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars at the ceremony.
However, the music producer shared a statement with PEOPLE about the incident. In his statement, Babyface disclosed that the best part of the night was reconnecting with old friends, meeting new artists, and experiencing the feeling of love in the room.
“That’s what I’ll remember. That’s what it’s really about. Music is bigger than any one moment. Much love to everyone who won and everyone out here making great music,” he noted.
Who Is Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds?
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds is regarded as one of the industry’s most talented and impactful musicians and music writers.
Babyface, born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 10, 1959, has written and produced over 25 number-one charting R&B songs throughout his musical career.
The music legend has also won 13 Grammy Awards for his exploits in the music industry.
Babyface has worked and produced top-charting songs for numerous artists. Some of those songs include “End of the Road” and “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz II Men, “I’m Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston and “Take a Bow” by Madonna.
