Saweetie battled the teleprompter at the 2023 MTV VMAs but got the last laugh
MTV hosted its annual Video Music Awards (VMAs) Tuesday night, a star-studded event as usual. The yearly gathering brings out some of the best in the music and entertainment industry. Everyone from Nicki Minaj to Taylor Swift was in attendance to see who would take home a coveted “moon man.”
What makes the VMAs an excellent experience for fans is that their favorites are heavily involved in the award show’s production. From NSYNC reuniting for an award presentation for Swift to Demi Lovato performing a rock mix of her song “Heart Attack,” it’s all hands on deck.
So, it’s no surprise that rapper Saweetie was asked to help. However, things didn’t go as smoothly as planned when she stepped up to read a teleprompter.
The Saweetie vs. the teleprompter video in question #VMAs pic.twitter.com/QqaJwwyziW
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) September 13, 2023
not saweetie forgetting that she’s there to work #VMAs pic.twitter.com/FK8MS6TlC4
— ????. (@antoniiomaraj) September 12, 2023
Understandably, Saweetie flubbed some of the words. Reading a teleprompter is hard to do. The words are scrolling by faster than you think, and even with practice, a seasoned entertainer or speaker could slip up. Twitter predictably trolled her, but she was ready and called her haters out.
Y’all better leave my girl ALONE! Get them right @Saweetie #VMAs pic.twitter.com/OYS5fgprYK
— BET (@BET) September 13, 2023
“I see what you’re doing,” Saweetie said. Completely unfazed, she went on about her night. Kudos to her for not letting social media get to her. She ultimately got the last laugh.
Yes, girl. We’re here for it.