Not only are fans lambasting the journalists as “disrespectful” for snubbing the R&B legend but many are making accusations of racism and racial insensitivity, especially since the event took place on February 2 duringBlack History Month.

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“I think it’s interesting—” the 13-time Grammy winner says.

“Chappell!” the reporter calls across the red carpet, cutting off the interviewee.

Viewers quickly flooded social media to point out how “disrespectful” the interaction was.

“These interviewers need to do their homework!” someone commented on the video. “You don’t disrespect anyone like that, let alone a legend.”

“Omg he was in the middle of saying something they were so rude for that,” said another.

Chappell Roan at a Grammy event wearing a colorful dress, posing in front of a backdrop with music symbols.

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“Just rude and unprofessional,” stated a third.

Many netizens went so far as to suggest the journalists should lose their jobs.

“They need to be fired asap,” wrote one enraged fan.

“Take those mics away and fire those girls IMMEDIATELY,” blasted another.

Yet a third demanded: “Fire those clowns!”

Severalcelebritieshave even spoken out about the viral incident.

Fans and celebrities alike have condemned the incident as “disrespectful” to one of the industry’s most influential producers

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She wrapped up her tweet with some advice for the reporters: “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.”

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The journalists quickly apologized for the interaction, but it didn’t stop netizens from demanding they be fired

Reporters interviewing Chappell Roan at the Grammys, sparking debate over the snubbing of an R&B legend.

Nevertheless, the public apology does not seem to have been enough to quell the fountain of criticism online, especially those pointing out the racial dynamics of the snub and the irony of the incident’s occurrence duringBlack History Month.

“This was blatantracism and rudeness,” said one X user, cutting right to the chase.

“Racism is alive and well,” claimed another.

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Nick Hamilton used the opportunity to address systemic issues in the industry: “But this what happens when artists skip over Black & Black owned media outlets,” he wrote.

Many more expressed anger at the timing:

“And this happened duringBlack History Month! The nerve.”

“So unbelievably disrespectful. And during Black History Month?! Even more diabolical.”

The incident also provoked claims of “racism,” especially due to the Grammys taking place during Black History Month

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Born in Indiana, he has been active in the music industry since 1974. In 1989 he co-founded LaFace Records, signing superstars TLC,Usherand Toni Braxton shortly after.

Three reporters with microphones during the Grammys event, discussing Chappell Roan and R&B legend snubbing controversy.

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In 2012,NMEranked the R&B pioneer #22 on theirlistof “50 Of The Greatest Producers Ever.”

And this happened during Black History Month! The nerve.

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— Indeanel (@Indeanel)February 3, 2025

— Complex (@Complex)February 3, 2025

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Complete list of Grammy winners:

Album of the year:Beyoncé –Cowboy Carter

Record of the year:Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

Song of the year:Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

Best new artist:Chappell Roan

Best pop vocal album:Sabrina Carpenter –Short n’ Sweet

Best pop solo performance:Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso”

Best pop duo/group performance:Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”

Best dance/electronic recording:Justice and Tame Impala – “Neverender”

Best dance/electronic album:Charli XCX –Brat

Best dance/pop recording:Charli XCX – “Von Dutch”

Best traditional pop vocal album:Norah Jones –Visions

Best Latin pop album:Shakira –Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

Best rock performance:The Beatles – “Now And Then”

Best rock song:St. Vincent – “Broken Man”

Best rock album:The Rolling Stones –Hackney Diamonds

Best alternative music album:St. Vincent –All Born Screaming

Best alternative music performance:St. Vincent –Flea

Best metal performance:Gojira, Marina Viotti and Victor Le Masne – “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)”

Best rap performance:Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

Best melodic rap performance:Rapsody ft. Erykah Badu – “3:AM”

Best rap song:Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

Best rap album:Doechii –Alligator Bites Never Heal

Best country solo performance:Chris Stapleton – “It Takes A Woman”

Best country duo/group performance:Beyoncé ft. Miley Cyrus – “II Most Wanted”

Best country songs:Kacey Musgraves – “The Architect”

Best country album:Beyoncé –Cowboy Carter

Best R&B performance:Muni Long – “Made For Me (Live On BET)”

Best R&B song:SZA – “Saturn”

Best progressive R&B album:Avery*Sunshine –So Glad to Know You/ NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge) –Why Lawd?

Best R&B album:Chris Brown –11:11 (Deluxe)

Best African music performance:Tems – “Love Me JeJe”

Producer of the year, non-classical:Daniel Nigro

Songwriter of the year, non-classical:Amy Allen

Best comedy album:Dave Chappelle –The Dreamer

Best compilation soundtrack for visual media:London Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Ségun, Bradley Cooper –Maestro: Music By Leonard Bernstein

Best score soundtrack for visual media (includes film and television):Hans Zimmer –Dune: Part Two

Best score soundtrack written for video games and other interactive media:Winifred Phillips –Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Best song written for visual media:Jon Batiste – “In Never Went Away (From American Symphony)”

Best audiobook narration:Jimmy Carter –Last Sunday in Plains: A Centennial Celebration

Best music video:Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”

Best music film:American Symphony

Best jazz vocal album:Samara Joy –A Joyful Holiday

Best jazz instrumental album:Chick Corea & Béla Fleck –Remembrance

Best alternative jazz album:Meshell Ndegeocello –No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin

Best jazz performance:Samara Joy ft. Sullivan Fortner – “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me”

Best musical theater album:Hell’s Kitchen

Best opera recording:Kaija Saariaho, composer, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Master Chorale –Adriana Mater

Best orchestral performance:Gabriela Ortiz, composer, Gustavo Dudamel, conductor, Los Angeles Philharmonic –Revolución Diamantina

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Tweet accusing Grammys reporters of disrespect, citing racism and mentioning R&B legend Babyface.

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