Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak recently released the first single from their joint Silk Sonic project, Leave The Door Open, and it's one of the smoothest tracks we've heard this year.
Everyone's been loving it, so you'd assume things are all rosy in the Silk Sonic world. However, if you're following the pair on Twitter, things are kicking off.
It all started when the Grammys announced who'd be performing at this year's ceremony. Silk Sonic weren't on the line-up, and this created some issues. Apparently, Bruno had promised Paak that they'd be playing - and he hadn't delivered.
To fix the situation, the pair started a Twitter campaign, getting people to tweet #LetSilkSonicThrive.
luv y’all for helping us get #LetSilkSonicThrive trending. Still no word from The Grammys but I promise @AndersonPaak and I aren’t givin up.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) March 9, 2021
Initially, both Bruno and Paak were holding out hope - but things have recently turned sour. Paak says he's "embarrassed af" by Bruno's empty promises, and while they'll always be close, maybe it wasn't meant to be.
Here you go wt the promises again. You “ promised “ me the best promo for our single. It aint working out. and now I’m embarrassed af!! Look, we’ll be brothers for life but maybe it’s best we go our separate ways https://t.co/2mYymZxQcp
— Anderson .Blacked (@AndersonPaak) March 9, 2021
Bruno returned fire and decided to get personal, making fun of Paak's teeth...
Brothers for life? But you’re really gonna break up the band on twitter?BET! keep that same energy when i see you. You big toof bastard! https://t.co/QdrLoex6Cl
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) March 9, 2021
Paak responded with #RIPSILKSONIC, which has scared a few people, including Anthony Fantano.
You ruined my life you little appropriating prick!!! WE’RE DONE!! #RIPSILKSONIC ?? https://t.co/ZE3oW8THd6
— Anderson .Blacked (@AndersonPaak) March 9, 2021
Don’t play with us like this, guys.
— Wearthony Masktano (@theneedledrop) March 9, 2021
READ MORE: 6 Things We're Hoping For From The Silk Sonic Project
Thankfully, it's all ended happily, and the pair will be performing at the Grammys. Of course, they'll have some apologising to do to each other before they go out on stage!
.@BrunoMars & @AndersonPaak
We have been trying to call you all week. Have you changed your numbers? We would love for #silksonic to make their TV debut at the #GRAMMYs. Are you free this Sunday night? Follow back and we will DM for details.— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) March 9, 2021
Hey we both might of said some things we didn’t mean. I’m really sensitive about my teeth bro...did you see this? Call me back @BrunoMars https://t.co/D0HNbUeZ5e
— Anderson .Blacked (@AndersonPaak) March 9, 2021
