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Wizkid Explains BET Awards Snub Despite Being In L.A

The fall-out from last night’s BET Awards 2015 continues as Wizkid – nominated yet again for “Best International Act (Africa)” took to twitter moments ago to explain why he didn’t attent the Awards Pre-Shows and Festivities, including conducting interviews and more.

The StarBoy was in L.A over the weekend, but chose not to attend, citing reasons similar to what Fuse ODG said. Our artists are beginning to demand more respect from BET, and rightly so. I foresee more and more boycotts in the coming years, if the organizers don’t make the necessary changes.

See Wizkid‘s tweets below.

Lol So I’m hearing BET is mad cos I didn’t come for the pre shows and interviews! Lol.

— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015

I love u all for what u do for black entertainment worldwide.I respect the fact u guys do this every year.i know it’s not easy.I understand
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015

But I won’t be attending ur preshows and nominee parties if I’m getting the award at 10am before the main show.
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015

Same reason I didn’t come back stage to pick up the award when I won the first time
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015

I’m in LA to work and decided to see the show cos I got love for u guys.
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015

I don’t post about nominations or talk about awards cos I don’t really care to be honest. Just a bunch of peeps putting together a show!
— Wizkid Ayo Balogun (@wizkidayo) June 29, 2015