February 03, 2025 - So; if you had an opportunity to watch the red carpet ceremonies for this past weekend’s Grammy Awards, you were witness to the unfortunate travesty with legendary R&B singer, producer, and executive Kenny Edmonds, know. ‘Round the world as Babyface! While being interviewed on the red carpet; which was swarming with celebrities in all areas, the singer was abruptly cut-off in answering a question when the two young AP reporters caught a glimpse of rising star Chappell Roan.

Fellow R&B legend Gavyn Rhones took a few moments to weigh in on the incident, for which the Associated Press has since released a statement and apology to Babyface following heavy criticism…

“It saddens me to see R&B continuously pushed further into the background. The genre still has a powerful voice, and whether you're a newcomer or a legend, you deserve to be heard. Babyface was the one who opened doors for me when I first started, and seeing an R&B icon set aside in favor of a new Pop artist only reinforces the ongoing disregard for R&B—as if it has no place in today’s culture dominated by Pop.

Babyface, we salute you and all that you've accomplished. As for that insincere apology on the red carpet by the AP—it wasn’t genuine, just an attempt to save face in my eyes.

Google Me, I stand with R&B”

Many people; from fans of Babyface to other industry professionals, shared the same sentiments!

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