Charlamagne Tha God recently revealed the drama behind Tyla’s Breakfast Club appearance on 13 June.
According to Charlamagne, the South African singer’s team had a list of questions they didn’t want him to ask.
But the outspoken host had other plans.
CHARLAMAGNE AND TYLA
Charlamagne disclosed the juicy details on The Brilliant Idiots podcast.
He stated that Tyla’s team asked him to avoid topics, according to The Shade Room.
Topics like her no longer touring with Chris Brown, a recent injury, and her interaction with Kai Cenat, were off-limits.
Comparisons to other artists, and her identification as “coloured” was also out of bounds.
Charlamagne, never one to shy away from controversy, responded firmly.
CHARLAMAGNE ASKS THE HARD QUESTIONS
He told Tyla’s management that he would ask the questions anyway. His reasoning? “I have a job to do.”
The radio host explained, “I told them, to either prepare Tyla for those topics or just cancel the interview altogether.”
Charlamagne’s bluntness is part of what makes him such a compelling interviewer, according to The Nerd Stash.
He doesn’t shy away from tough questions, even if it means ruffling a few feathers.
During the actual interview, Charlamagne did indeed touch on the forbidden subjects.
CHARLAMAGNE VS TYLA’S MANAGEMENT
One standout moment occurred when he asked Tyla what it meant to be “coloured” in South Africa.
The singer, clearly uncomfortable, glanced at her management. A voice off-camera interjected, “Can we not, por favor?”
Charlamagne didn’t back down and later confirmed that he wouldn’t edit out that part of the interview.
After the interview aired, Tyla took to Instagram to clarify her stance.
TYLA SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT
She wrote, “Never denied my Blackness I don’t know where that came from.”
She explained further, “I’m both Coloured in South Africa and a black [woman].”
This clarification sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
Fans and critics alike weighed in on the situation.
CRITICS AND FANS REACT
Instagram user @funsize_tana questioned, “Why go on an interview, especially the breakfast club who are known to be messy but don’t want to answer questions about your life?”
Another user, @aspinnickela, added, “Why even interview if you don’t want to answer any questions? Just decline the interview.”
Some felt Tyla missed an opportunity, according to Hot New Hip Hop.
@juniahxo commented, “She had the opportunity to clear up misconceptions and she made it 10x worse.”
Instagram user @thesamplelounge noted, “This could have been a teaching moment for people who didn’t understand how race is seen differently in different parts of the world.”
SCRUTINY AND DEBATE
Others criticised her media training. @85.kgoldd said, “She has terrible media training because those questions are super [easy].”
Charlamagne’s decision to defy Tyla’s management underscores his commitment to transparency.
It also highlighted the often complex dynamics between celebrities and the media.
Tyla’s attempt to control the narrative backfired, leading to more scrutiny and debate.
LIVE MEDIA
As the dust settles, it remains clear that Charlamagne Tha God isn’t backing down from asking the tough questions.
For Tyla, the interview serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live media.
It’s a high-stakes game, and sometimes, you must be ready to participate.
Charlamagne summed it up best: “I have a job to do.” And do it, he will, no matter the controversy it stirs.
