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While on air, SZA was awarded the Best R&B prize for her song “Shirt.” However, Ashanti, who presented the award, said, “SZA couldn’t be here tonight, so we accept this award on her behalf. We love you, SZA!”
As for SZA, the artist is rising above the occasion, according to Punch, who called her “a very sweet person.”
“She’s not for all of the nonsense and the politics and the back and forth and all of that,” he said. “So, our feelings might be a little different.”
“But ultimately,” he continued, “I felt it was disrespectful and I was very stern on that and influencing that. If there’s any issues or backlash and all of that, I’m taking all of that.”
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