Grammys 2025: Khloe Kardashian Defends Babyface After “Maddening” Interview Snub

Khloe Kardashian jumped to Babyface’s defense after the music producer was abruptly wrapped during an interview at the 2025 Grammy Awards Feb. 2.

By Will Reid Feb 03, 2025 3:50 AM
| Updated Feb 03, 2025 6:30 AM
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Watch: Grammys 2025: Khloé Kardashian Defends Babyface After “Maddening” Interview Snub

Khloe Kardashian is sticking up for Babyface.

The Kardashians star spoke out after the music producer was cut off during an interview on the 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet Feb. 2 when the reporter he was speaking with opted to chat with Chappell Roan instead.

“This is so disrespectful how Babyface was treated in this interview,” the 40-year-old wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) later that day, along with a clip of the Associated Press interview. “Babyface has had such a significant impact on the music industry, in sooo many ways. Its maddening to see a LEGEND not get the respect and attention they deserve. He is a pioneer and deserves so much better than this.”

Despite the snub, Khloe sang the praises of the 13-time Grammy winner—whose real name is Kenneth Edmonds—as she commended him for his talent as well as the way he handled the situation.

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“I love you @babyface And I am a forever fan and thankful for all that you have blessed us with,” she continued. “By the way—what a class act you are.”

And Khloe wasn’t the only star to weigh in on the incident, as Dionne Warwick also commented on the matter.

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“13x Grammy Award winning Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds?” the singer wrote in a post on X. “Am I seeing this correctly?”

Dionne made her feelings even clearer in a follow-up post, tagging the outlet along with a screenshot of a dictionary definition of “decorum.”

The reporter who ended the interview did address the matter later in the AP’s livestream, issuing an apology to Babyface for abruptly wrapping the conversation.

“I’m really sorry about interrupting Babyface earlier,” Leslie Ambriz told viewers. “Chappell Roan had come up and there was a lot of commotion, as there is on these carpets, but I’m a big Babyface fan and so I just wanted to say that I really apologize.”

To see who else walked the 2025 Grammys red carpet, keep scrolling.

Taylor Swift

In custom Vivienne Westwood, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Casadei heels. 

Beyoncé

In custom Schiaparelli. 

Jennifer Lopez

In Stephane Rolland. 

Lady Gaga

In custom Samuel Lewis and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Chappel Roan

In Jean Paul Gaultier and Anabela Chan and Djula earrings.

Cynthia Erivo

In custom Louis Vuitton and FoundRae earrings. 

Shakira

In Etro and Pomellato jewelry. 

Miley Cyrus

In Saint Laurent and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

GloRilla

In Lena Berisha. 

Victoria Monét

In Oude Waag. 

Janelle Monáe

In Area and Tag Heuer watch. 

Alicia Keys

In Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda. 

Cardi B

In Roberto Cavalli and Le Vian earrings. 

Mandy Moore & Taylor Goldsmith

In Stella McCartney. 

Latto

In YESSAYAN necklace. 

Charli XCX

In Jean Paul Gaultier. 

Olivia Rodrigo

In vintage Versace, Stuart Weitzman shoes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

Shaboozey

In custom Diesel and Jacob & Co. watch. 

Paris Hilton

In Chrome Hearts and Gianvito Rossi heels.

Julia Fox

Lainey Wilson

In Sergio Hudson and Charlie1Horse hat. 

Will Smith

In Balmain. 

Trevor Noah

In Giorgio Armani and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

Valentina Ferrer & J Balvin 

In Dior. 

Coco Jones

In custom Defaïence. 

Omarion

Busta Rhymes

Quenlin Blackwell

Ty Dolla $ign

Kenzie Yolles

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