10 Most Awkward Celebrity Interviews

By: Kira Demund, contributing intern (@kiracarinaa)

An interviewer’s job is not always as easy as it may seem. You never truly know what answers you’re going to get or what mood to expect from the interviewee. But, as with any great interviewer, comes the ability to bounce back if thrown curveballs and to keep the ball rolling. These interviews on the list have caused tears, rants, and even threats. If you haven’t watched them already, get ready to cringe.

1. Birdman

Who could possibly forget when Birdman vehemently brought his goons up to The Breakfast Club just to intimidate hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee for 90 seconds? On the bright side, the interview made for great takeaways such as the phrase: “Put some respeck on my name” and let’s not forget the countless memes which flooded social media.