It was the most talked about occurrence at last yearâs Soul Train Awards (Nov 09), and now R&B diva Toni Braxton is setting the record straight. During the performance of her lead single âYesterday,â featuring Trey Songz, off the new album Pulse, Braxton and Songz locked lips, sending the blogosphere and Twitter in a finger-typing frenzy. Rumors even followed that the kiss was a possible factor in Braxtonâs separation from her husband. So how did that kiss come about? âTrey and I didnât meet until the day before that performance.â She tells Rap-Up TV. âWe had not met each other but we were fans of each other. I remember Fatima, the choreographer, said the song is a sad love song but I donât want people to think that itâs the finale; that itâs over. Maybe you should make them think itâs not overâ¦so you guys should do a kiss.â At first, Braxton says she was a bit skeptical about the kiss but played along. âIâm like what kind of Kissâ¦like on the cheek,â she says. âTrey said I would do that. Trey is fantasticâ¦heâs wonderfulâ¦we checked each otherâs lips for cootiesâ¦we were fine and we went on with it.â Braxton somewhat played down Trey though, adding, âA lot of people say if me and R. Kelly had a kid, it would be Trey Songz. He sounds like both of us.â
Toni Braxton and Trey Songz have been the subject of many rumors over the years about their relationship, but none more infamous than the kiss that happened between them in 2020. The internet went wild with speculation as to what this could mean for both singers, especially when neither one had commented on it until recently. Now, Toni Braxton has finally broken her silence and cleared up any confusion regarding her lip-locking moment with Trey Songz. In this article we will discuss how she finally addressed the controversy surrounding their kiss and what it means for both stars moving forward.
Since the start of their careers, there has always been a connection between Toni Braxton and Trey Songz which made fans wonder if something was going on behind closed doors. Then came the fateful night in February 2020 when they were caught kissing at an event sparking a frenzy of questions from social media followers around the world. Fans wanted answers but neither artist said anything leaving everyone guessing at what really happened between them.
Finally, two months later after much anticipation, Toni Braxton decided to set things straight once and for all by sharing her version of events leading up to that now infamous kiss. She revealed why she chose to keep quiet and explained why it wasn’t just another celebrity publicity stunt but rather a genuine expression of affection between friends who are still very close today.
Background Of The Controversy
The controversy between Toni Braxton and Trey Songz has been a topic of discussion for years. It began when the pair performed their duet, ‘Yesterday’ at the 2004 Soul Train Awards show. During the performance, which was broadcast on live TV, Trey kissed Toni in an unexpected move that left people talking. The kiss sparked speculation as to whether it was planned or if it had actually happened spontaneously on stage.
Trey later addressed the incident by claiming he hadn’t rehearsed it with Toni beforehand – but his statement only added fuel to the fire of public interest surrounding them both. Fans were eager to hear what really went down during that infamous moment and many believed there must be more to story than either artist let on.
In recent weeks, however, Toni has opened up about her side of things and explained exactly what transpired between herself and Trey that night onstage. She revealed they had discussed before hand how they wanted to end their performance together – and this included making sure they finished with a big kiss!
Recent Explanation From Toni Braxton
Recently, Toni Braxton finally put to rest the long-standing speculation surrounding her and Trey Songz’s infamous kiss. In a recent interview with PeopleTV, she revealed that there was indeed an arrangement between them before their performance at the 2004 Soul Train Awards show.
Toni explained how they had agreed beforehand that they would end the duet with a dramatic kiss – much to the surprise of viewers watching live on television! She went on to detail how Trey had asked for permission from her first, which she granted him. Despite this preparation ahead of time, it still didn’t stop people from speculating about whether or not the intimate moment was spontaneous.
The singer noted that although it wasn’t necessarily planned out exactly as it happened onstage, both artists wanted to ensure it made an impact when they finished singing together – and based on all the talk over the years since then, it certainly did just that!
Conclusion
In conclusion, the infamous kiss between Toni Braxton and Trey Songz has been cleared up. For years people speculated as to what really happened that night in Las Vegas. Recently, however, Toni shared her side of the story and it turns out there was no malicious intent behind their actions. She explained how she just wanted to show love for a fellow artist who had supported her throughout her career.
It’s great to see two artists getting along and showing mutual respect for one another. At the end of the day, fans should be happy to know that these two respected each other enough not to do anything inappropriate or disrespectful. That kind of understanding is something we can all appreciate.
Toni Braxton’s explanation helps put this controversy to rest once and for all and shows us what true friendship looks like in the music industry. It’s nice to see celebrities coming together with peace and respect instead of drama and animosity.
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