The 2025 Grammy Awards were full of memorable moments, but one incident on the red carpet involving legendary music producer and singer Babyface left fans and celebrities alike fuming over the lack of respect shown to the industry icon.
- February 3, 2025
AceShowbiz - Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, a 13-time Grammy winner, found himself in an uncomfortable moment when being interviewed by Associated Press reporters Leslie Ambriz and Krysta Fauria. Just as Babyface was answering a question, Fauria interrupted to beckon Best New Artist nominee Chappell Roan, causing a viral stir on social media.
In the video clip that rapidly spread online, Babyface noticed the reporters' divided attention and graciously said, "Go do that," before stepping aside to let them interview Roan.
Although the moment passed without immediate confrontation, the online community was quick to express outrage. Dionne Warwick and Khloe Kardashian were among the notable figures to voice their disappointment.
"This is so disrespectful how Babyface was treated in this 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," Kardashian tweeted.
Khloe Kardashian summarized the feelings of many when she tweeted, "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."
Warwick echoed the sentiment, sharing the video and questioning the treatment of Edmonds. She further posted a screenshot of the definition of "decorum," tagging the AP in a call for better conduct.
Amidst the backlash, Fauria issued a public apology at the conclusion of the AP's red carpet livestream. "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. But I'm a big Babyface fan, as are we all. And so I just wanted to say that, that I really apologize," she stated.
The Associated Press also released a formal apology the following morning, expressing regret for the incident and acknowledging the distress caused to viewers and Babyface. "We have apologized to him through his representative and to our viewers on the livestream," the statement read.
Despite the incident, Babyface did not let the moment ruin his night. Reflecting on the evening, he shared, "The best part of the night was reconnecting with old friends, meeting new artists, and feeling all the love in the room."
