Chappell spotted Ron VMA photographer who told him to 'shut the f*** up'
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Chappelle Rhone taunts a photographer who was heard to “shut the f*** up” shortly after arriving at tonight's MTV Video Music Awards.
The rising pop star, 26, pointed at the perpetrator and responded sharply: “You shut up.”
Rowan appeared on the black carpet at the New York event this evening (September 11) with a prop medieval sword.
“Don't do it! I'm not, b***h,” added the singer, before she posed for photographers.
The “Pink Pony Club” singer recently sparked complaints after she canceled two upcoming shows on short notice, citing “scheduling conflicts” in rehearsing for her upcoming performance at the VMAs.
On Instagram, one fan wrote: “I find it so offensive that you feel you are allowed to disrespect your fans who spent money on accommodation and transportation to see your show just because a little miss madam likes to go sing. VMAs ? Do better!”
Rowan also recently made headlines when he felt the need to explain why he has to “draw lines and set boundaries” when it comes to interacting with his fans.
The VMAs are back and celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is set to host the awards from Long Island's UBS Arena.
This is the “WAP” star's first time hosting an award show, though she has guest-hosted Saturday Night Live and served as a co-host The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in the past
Taylor Swift leads the VMA nominations with eight – 10 for her “Fortnite” music video and nods in the Artist of the Year and Best Pop categories. He's followed by his “Fortnite” collaborator Post Malone, who has nine He has been nominated eight times along with Swift and earned his ninth nom for his country hit “I Had Some Help” featuring Morgan Wallen.
Artist of the Year nominees are Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Eminem, Sabrina Carpenter and SZA.
Grande, Carpenter and Eminem tied with six nods; Megan The Stallion and SZA each had five. Blackpink's Lisa, Olivia Rodrigo and Teddy Swims each received four nominations.
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There are 29 first-time nominees this year, including Wallen, Carpenter and Swim, as well as Benson Boone and Tyla – the latter two with three nominations each.
Performers set to appear tonight include Katy Perry, Benson Boone, Sabrina Carpenter, Gloriana, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, Lisa, Rowe Alejandro, Anita, Carol G, LL Cole J, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, along with Rowan.