2024 MTV VMAs: Tyla and Halle Bailey Address Viral Onstage Moment

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Tyla and Halle Bailey are letting immoderate antagonistic commentary rotation disconnected them similar water.

The 2 performers shared a much-discussed infinitesimal astatine the MTV Video Music Awards—hosted by Megan Thee Stallion—on Sept. 11 when the Little Mermaid star and Lil Nas X presented Tyla the grant for Best Afrobeat for her deed opus “Water.”

As the 22-year-old took to the signifier to judge her Moon Person Award, she struggled to clasp up the statue portion giving her speech.

“Oh my gosh,” Tyla, whose afloat sanction is Tyla Laura Seethal, told the crowd. “You guys cognize maine and holding awards. I americium not beardown enough.”

She past looked to Halle and Lil Nas X, for assistance earlier handing the trophy disconnected to the “Old Town Road” singer.

However, immoderate viewers work into the moment, wondering whether Tyla handing the grant to Lil Nas X implicit Halle was a diss portion others thought The Color Purple actress was insulting the “Water” vocalist by not stepping successful to help.

Halle reposted the connection writing, “Exactly,” with a bosom emoji, adding, “love you babes congrats.”

Tyla wasn’t the lone large victor during the 2024 VMAs. Taylor Swift's large nighttime saw her surpassing Beyonce's grounds arsenic the astir winningest solo creator successful the past of the show. And chart-topping stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, SZA, and Benson Boone also took location large awards. Chappell Roan bushed retired Tyla for the coveted Best New Artist Award, and Katy Perry lit up the signifier with her Video Vanguard performance. 

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