The Internet Had a Lot of Thoughts About Drake Being ‘Stuck in Traffic’
The first award of the 2016 VMAs Sunday night went to Drake, who won Best Hip Hop Video for his much memed “Hotline Bling” video. But the Canadian rapper couldn’t collect his Moon Man because, as presenter Puff Daddy explained, he was “stuck in traffic.”
Following the no-show, Twitter was abuzz with reactions to what many deemed a lame excuse, with some pointing out Drake’s history of not attending award shows, and others joking that traffic was preferable to a) having to sit through what was turning out to be an uninspired evening and b) having to perform after Beyoncé’s fierce medley, arguably the first moment to elevate the evening to the realm of inspired, and inarguably a tough act to follow. We’ll just have to see if he makes it in time for Video of the Year—though stiff competition from Bey, Ye, Adele and the Biebs may see him still rounding the corner of 34th St. by the time that award comes up.
I'm with Drake – we're not in traffic – we're at home watching The Notebook
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) August 29, 2016
"Drake, are you here yet? You're getting first VMA."
"Yeah yeah. I'm just stuck in traffic. Give to Diddy if not." pic.twitter.com/hT6YiJLoHg— Zach Harper (@talkhoops) August 29, 2016
Hot take: Diddy caused a traffic jam so he could walk off with Drake's moon man
— Andrew Spena (@iamsosorry) August 29, 2016
has drake at least made it past herald square??
— Tess Koman (@tessie_the_mess) August 29, 2016
uhh ‘Traffic” is LA’s thing, guys
— LW (@lindseyweber) August 29, 2016
Don't you think @Drake told his driver to drive around the block a few times?#HeKnew #VMAs
— Michael Buckley (@buckhollywood) August 29, 2016
"Drake is stuck in traffic" #VMAs pic.twitter.com/NtglUmNC3E
— PAPER Magazine (@papermagazine) August 29, 2016
Anyone who has to go on after Beyonce just got stuck in traffic.
— Lauren Bans (@LaurenBans) August 29, 2016
Britney also stuck in traffic
— Jon Caramanica (@joncaramanica) August 29, 2016
I wish I was stuck in traffic
— Richard Lawson (@rilaws) August 29, 2016