Boity Thulo Pushed Aside for US Rapper Ice Spice at Grammy Awards
A video capturing the moment multitalented television personality Boity Thulo was pushed aside to clear the path for American rapper Ice Spice on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards has stirred a flurry of reactions across social media platforms.
Boity was one of the many South African stars who graced the 66th annual Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in LA, rubbing shoulders with the elite of the American music scene.
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Video Shows Boity Being Pushed to Make Way For Ice Spice
A video capturing Boity being pushed by a bodyguard to make way for Ice Spice quickly went viral, leading to a flood of reactions on social media.
On various social media platforms, especially on X (formerly Twitter), netizens shared their thoughts on the occurrence, with many experiencing secondhand embarrassment. They felt that Boity appeared lost and out of place at the event. Some users also questioned the rationale behind South African celebrities attending American awards shows in which they are not actively involved.
They see Boity as Alostro in USA 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/rCrql7PGYS
— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) February 5, 2024
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Viral Video Sparks Social Media Reactions
Here are a few comments from social media users:
@Ed_UberDriver:
Cameraman was like “Oh, it’s no one important” and he kept moving….
@JackzMind:
Tjo! @Boity looks lost. Come back home, we love you here. I’m soo embarraed by this – I can’t imagine how you were feeling.
@matlalamalwela:
Honestly I don’t understand the logic behind local celebrities attending American events like BET awards and even Grammys which they do not partake in, unless I’m missing something but I just don’t understand why they gotta reduce themselves to nothingness
@Sabelo52979939:
They thought she was the cleaning lady. 😭💔
@DilotsaT:
Ouch 🤕😭 The way she moved aside 💔 Boity said she’s a queen 👑 why step aside like a peasant? 😢
I am heartbroken by this. Aowa. Gake sharp shame. Boitumelo why 😟