The entertainment community is buzzing with controversy over an awkward encounter at the 2025 Grammys' red carpet. AP interviewers interrupted distinguished producer Babyface in a midst-conversation interview in a desperate dash for new sensation Chappell Roan, and social networks lit up with outrage and criticism in an instant.

The cringe-worthy moment took place when 11-time Grammy winner Babyface was chatting with AP reporters. Music legend Babyface, 65, was surprised when reporters spotted Chappell Roan and rushed with an overeager "Chappell!" in a move that awkwardly pushed Babyface out of position.

Ironically, the controversy overshadowed a moment that could have been a happy one for Roan, who shared a tearful post with her followers a little while ago regarding her Grammy nominations. "I’ve been crying tears of joy and grief and feeling loved and lonely and free. Ultimately, I am grateful for every one of you who gave my music a little spin and showed your a-- up to shows and festivals," she shared in an Instagram post, unaware of the controversy that took over on the red carpet.

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The moment left fans divided—was it an innocent mistake or a sign of disrespect? X had plenty to say.

As soon as fans noticed the moment, they reacted immediately with witnesses criticizing a lack of proper decorum exhibited by the reporters. Many felt Babyface, an 11-time Grammy winner and experienced producer, owed him a little respect, but others argued that the incident displayed that the press prefers trends over legends. X and social networks soon filled with controversy, and the fumble on the carpet became one of the biggest scandals of the evening.

Most people in the comments section outright condemned the reporters, stating they to have been unprofessional and disrespectful in behavior. Others insisted that at least a public apology must be delivered by the reporters to Babyface for such an embarrassing fiasco.

The incident has started a larger conversation about respect in entertainment journalism and its regard for long-established professionals in the industry. Chappell Roan's success, with a record six Grammy nominations in a single year, is significant, but many believe it does not make it acceptable to overlook a legend in music who has produced many hits and shaped careers over four decades. While artists like Beyoncé made history, making her a legend, the ignorance of another legend like Babyface was nothing but a bummer for many. 

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