Reporters apologize after interrupting Babyface’s Grammys interview to speak with Chappell Roan

Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds didn’t get the respect he deserved at this year’s Grammys held on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Reporters stop Babyface’s Grammy interview midway

The legendary music producer and singer-songwriter found himself in an awkward situation outside of the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles while speaking with Associated Press reporters Leslie Ambriz and Krysta Fauria.

Midway into Edmonds’ interview, Fauria spotted best new artist nominee Chappell Roan making her way down the red carpet. Ignoring Edmonds, Fauria leaned to the side shouting, “Chappell, Chappell!” and speaking over Edmonds.

Edmonds turned and realized what was happening, smiled and said, “Go do that,” before stepping aside to let the reporters interview Roan.

The awkward exchange sparked backlash online, who found the reporters’ actions toward the music legend to be disrespectful.

Legendary music artist Dionne Warwick posted the video to her X account, and writing, “13x Grammy Award-winning Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds? Am I seeing this correctly?” She then shared a screenshot of the definition of the word “decorum,” tagging the AP.

Associated Press and reporters apologize

The AP released a statement on X after the moment went viral, writing, “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.”

Fauria also apologized later in the livestream, saying on camera, “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.”

Babyface responds to awkward Grammys situation

In a statement to PEOPLE, Babyface said, “The best part of the night was reconnecting with old friends, meeting new artists and feeling all the 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.”