Tyla wasted no time talking out on Wednesday evening (Sept. 11) after going viral for her request on the 2024 Video Music Awards stage. Halle Bailey and Lil Nas X have been tasked with presenting the South African singer along with her ‘Greatest Afrobeat’ trophy.
However, Tyla gagged social media customers when she turned to them requesting assist along with her “heavy” award. “Oh my gosh, you guys know me and holding awards. I’m not sturdy sufficient. Please, please, can you maintain for me,” Tyla mentioned into the mic whereas going through Lil Nas and Halle. ‘The Little Mermaid’ star made no sudden actions in her purple Sophia Couture costume. Nonetheless, Lil Nas X stepped ahead in his Energy Rangers-esque ‘match to carry the trophy.
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Right here’s What The Singer Stated In Her Acceptance Speech
Tyla then gave her acceptance speech for the ‘Water’ win and spoke overtly about African artists producing genres past Afrobeat. The 22-year-old is reportedly the primary South African artist to win a Moon Particular person Award.
“That is such an enormous second for Africa, African music,” Tyla mentioned. “The worldwide influence that ‘Water’ has had simply proves that African music may be pop music too. Like, that is simply so particular but in addition bittersweet as a result of I do know there’s an inclination to group all African artists underneath Afrobeats. It’s a factor, and despite the fact that Afrobeats has run issues and has opened so many doorways for us, African music is so various; it’s extra than simply Afrobeats.”
Tyla accepts the award for finest afrobeats for “Water” on the 2024 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/yFrCpO0AUI
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 12, 2024
Tyla, Halle Bailey React After Social Media Trolls The Winner For Trophy Request
Later, the singer apparently famous that her on-stage mannerisms landed her within the sizzling seat. Minutes to midnight and after the VMAs wrapped, she addressed the confusion on X (previously Twitter).
“Y’all make every part bizarre….I used to be not asking my lady Halle…We simply women, STFU I WON A VMAAAA.”
Y’all make every part bizarre…
I used to be not asking my lady Halle…
We simply women 💅🏽 , STFU I WON A VMAAAA— Tyla (@Tyllaaaaaaa) September 12, 2024
Tyla’s clapback collected over 4,400 reposts and greater than 4.3 million views. One response got here from Halle Bailey, who merely wrote, “Precisely” with a warmth emoji and “Love you babes congrats.”
precisely ♥️♥️love u babes congrats 🎉 https://t.co/a177ZQg7Oc
— Halle (@HalleBailey) September 12, 2024
Lil Nas X has not spoken out on his social media accounts in regards to the Tyla encounter. As an alternative, he took to Instagram Tales on Thursday (Sept. 12) to share extra photos of his VMAs look. In the meantime, X customers have been cuttin’ up nonspot at their interpretations of the trophy second. Swipe beneath to catch a kiii.
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