Fans shared their displeasure when a big name like Babyface was caught in an awkward situation right during the live broadcast of the Grammy Awards red carpet event.

Babyface is considered a legend at the Grammy Awards, having won 12 Golden Horns. He is also the co-founder of LaFace Records with LA Reid, which has “sponsored” the careers of famous artists such as Usher, Toni Braxton and TLC…

However, when arriving at the red carpet of the 2025 Grammy Awards and answering interview questions from two reporters from the AP news agency, Babyface suddenly became “invisible” because the reporters were excited about the appearance of rising star Chappell Roan.

Babyface then remained polite, paying attention to the new character, but public opinion was outraged. “It’s crazy to see a legend not get the respect and attention they deserve,” reality TV star and entrepreneur Khloe Kardashian wrote on social media X.

Another actress said that if reporters were sensitive and subtle, they could have handled the situation by introducing Chappell Roan to Babyface, which would have been a meaningful way to connect the two generations.

Music legends Babyface and Chappell Roan were put in an awkward, tactless situation on the red carpet of the 2025 Grammy Awards (Photo: Getty Images)

The reporter whose behavior was criticized for being disrespectful immediately apologized, affirming that he was a fan of Babyface: “I’m really sorry for interrupting Babyface,” the reporter also added about the situation at that time, “Chappell Roan came and everything became chaotic.” The AP news agency also shared an apology to the music legend.

In the face of the unfortunate noise on that carpet, many people are interested in Babyface’s response.

Through his representative, the male artist sent USA Today shares focusing on positive information and emotions about the awards event: “The best part of the night was seeing old friends, meeting new artists and feeling the love in the room. That’s what I’ll remember. That’s what really matters.”