Druski Under Fire After SZA, Doechii Played Off Stage at BET Awards
Controversy erupts after comedian Druski used a saxophone gag to play SZA and Doechii off stage during the BET Awards.
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The brief
Druski is facing criticism following a stunt at the BET Awards where he used a saxophone to play SZA and Doechii off the stage. Coverage from Complex, HotNewHipHop, Yahoo, and TMZ emphasizes the reaction of TDE's Punch.
Punch has described Druski as 'weird' and blasted the gag used during the performances. Further developments depend on whether Druski or the artists involved provide additional responses to the incident.
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Quick answers
Who criticized Druski's actions?
Punch from TDE, who is SZA's manager, criticized the stunt.
What specific gag did Druski use?
He used a saxophone to play SZA and Doechii off the stage.
At which event did this occur?
The incident took place at the BET Awards.
Coverage (5)
- Druski Wasn't Behind SZA, Doechii's BET Awards Saxophone Stunt TMZ · 6h ago
- TDE's Punch Blasts Druski's Saxophone Gag For SZA & Doechii At BET Awards HotNewHipHop · 6h ago
- TDE's Punch Calls Druski ‘Weird’ for Getting Saxophone to Play Off SZA and Doechii at BET Awards Complex · 6h ago
- SZA'S Manager Reacts to Druski's Stunt at BET Awards Yahoo · 6h ago
- Druski Under Fire After SZA, Doechii Played Off Stage at BET Awards TMZ · 6h ago
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