South African rising star Tyla has taken to social media to address an awkward moment that occurred during the 2024 MTV VMAs, which has since sparked conversation online. Following her first win at the prestigious awards show, Tyla’s light-hearted interaction with American singer Halle Bailey drew mixed reactions from viewers, some of whom misinterpreted the moment as uncomfortable.
During the ceremony, Tyla was joined by Halle Bailey and Lil Nas X on stage to accept her award. In a playful exchange, Tyla, filled with excitement, joked that the award was too heavy for her to carry and asked for help from her fellow stars. While it was meant to be a fun, carefree moment, some viewers took the interaction out of context, suggesting that the moment between Tyla and Halle was awkward and uncomfortable.
The online discourse surrounding the incident quickly gained traction, with social media users debating the moment. However, Tyla was not about to let the criticism dampen her historic win. Taking to Twitter, the Grammy-winning artist directly addressed the controversy, urging people to focus on her achievement rather than unnecessary drama.
In her tweet, Tyla wrote: “Y’all make everything weird… I was not asking my girl Halle… We just girls, STFU I WON A VMAAAA.” Her message quickly garnered support from fans and fellow artists alike, with many praising her for shutting down the negativity.
Halle Bailey, who was involved in the playful moment, also chimed in to offer her support for Tyla. Bailey affirmed that there was no awkwardness between the two and congratulated Tyla on her well-deserved win. The American singer’s response further silenced the critics, making it clear that the two artists share a positive and supportive friendship.
The moment and its subsequent online reaction did little to overshadow Tyla’s historic win at the VMAs. As the first South African artist to take home an award at the MTV Video Music Awards, Tyla’s victory is a significant milestone in her career and a proud moment for her fans back home. Her success at the event marks her growing influence on the global music scene and sets the stage for even greater achievements in the future.
Despite the brief drama, Tyla remains focused on her accomplishments, proving that nothing can take away from her moment of triumph.
exactly ♥️♥️love u babes congrats 🎉 https://t.co/a177ZQg7Oc
— Halle (@HalleBailey) September 12, 2024
