Tyla Shuts Down Critics After MTV VMAs 2024 Backlash Concerning Lil Nas X and Halle Bailey

Tyla faced social media backlash for asking Lil Nas X and Halle Bailey to hold her VMA trophy during her acceptance speech at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. “You guys know me and holding awards. Yo, I cannot—I’m not strong enough,” she said as she gave the award to presenters Halle Bailey and Lil Nas X. Despite the criticism, Tyla brushed off the negativity and clarified that it was a playful moment. The South African singer won the Best Afrobeat award and used the opportunity to focus on her achievement rather than the controversy. “Y’all make everything weird…I was not asking my girl Halle… We just girls , STFU I WON A VMAAAA” Tyla’s successful year also included a standout performance at the BET Awards and winning two awards.