"They didn't want to talk about artist of the year when we tried to set up the second call, which to me was really a slap in the face," As a result of the rebuff, Punch dropped SZA from the 2023 MTV VMAs performance plans. Punch accepted full responsibility for her absence in case MTV retaliated against her. He told The Hollywood Reporter, "I figured, why go perform and do this if she's not going to be respected to the highest level?" Therefore, I made the decision to cancel the performance.”
Read MoreOrganizers issued a statement on Tuesday, claiming "severe circumstances outside of production control." "This decision was difficult and was not made lightly or without great thought," the statement said.
Read MoreSZA has excelled at the internal talk, changing profoundly private perceptions into overlaid tunes that vibe close, engaging, and distant, at the same time.
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