Terence “Punch” Henderson, SZA’s manager, pulled her 2023 VMAs performance over the “disrespectful” Artist of the Year snub. SZA was nominated for several VMAs, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best R&B Song, which she won for “Shirt.” However, she was not nominated for Artist of the Year.
Henderson told The Hollywood Reporter that he was “disappointed” and “confused” by SZA’s Artist of the Year snub. He said that SZA had one of the best years of her career, with a critically acclaimed album and several hit singles. He also said that SZA is one of the most talented and influential artists in the world.
Henderson said that he spoke to MTV about SZA’s Artist of the Year snub, but they could not give him a clear answer as to why she was not nominated. He said that MTV simply told him that SZA was nominated for other awards.
Henderson said that he decided to pull SZA’s VMAs performance because he felt that it would be “disrespectful” to SZA and her fans. He said that SZA deserved to be nominated for Artist of the Year, and that MTV’s decision to snub her was “offensive.”
SZA’s snub from the Artist of the Year category sparked a debate about race and gender in the music industry. Some people said that SZA was snubbed because she is a Black woman. Others said that SZA was snubbed because she is not a pop artist.
Whatever the reason for SZA’s snub, it is clear that she is a talented and influential artist who deserves to be recognized for her work. Henderson’s decision to pull SZA’s VMAs performance was a powerful statement of support for his artist.
The importance of representation
SZA’s snub from the Artist of the Year category is a reminder of the importance of representation in the music industry. Black artists, especially Black women, are often overlooked and underappreciated. When Black artists are not nominated for awards or given the same opportunities as white artists, it sends a message that they are not valued or respected.
Henderson’s decision to pull SZA’s VMAs performance was a way of saying that SZA is not going to be ignored. She is a talented and deserving artist, and she deserves to be recognized for her work.
What can we do to support Black artists?
There are many things that we can do to support Black artists. Here are a few ideas:
Listen to their music.
Buy their albums and merchandise.
Attend their concerts and shows.
Share their music on social media.
Speak out against racism and discrimination in the music industry.
By supporting Black artists, we can help to create a more equitable and inclusive music industry.
SZA’s snub from the Artist of the Year category is a reminder of the importance of representation in the music industry. Black artists, especially Black women, are often overlooked and underappreciated. When Black artists are not nominated for awards or given the same opportunities as white artists, it sends a message that they are not valued or respected.
Henderson’s decision to pull SZA’s VMAs performance was a way of saying that SZA is not going to be ignored. She is a talented and deserving artist, and she deserves to be recognized for her work.
There are many things that we can do to support Black artists. We can listen to their music, buy their albums and merchandise, attend their concerts and shows, share their music on social media, and speak out against racism and discrimination in the music industry. By supporting Black artists, we can help to create a more equitable and inclusive music industry.
