Jack Antonoff is embarrassed about wearing earplugs at the 2024 VMAs.

Jack Antonoff has found himself in the spotlight recently, not for his music, but for a hilarious misunderstanding at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Fans were quick to criticize the producer for seemingly wearing earbuds during Katy Perry’s performance. However, Antonoff took to social media with a series of satirical tweets to clear the air and set the record straight.

“I would like to tell you directly from me that I did in fact use earplugs the other night,” Antonoff began in his tongue-in-cheek confession. “They were blue ‘hearos’ brand, and I’m mortified to admit that I’ve been using them for a long time as well as buying them in bulk.”

He continued to humorously apologize for his earplug use, confessing to using them in various settings, not just in loud environments. Despite the light-hearted nature of his tweets, Antonoff made it clear that he was sorry to those who felt let down by his actions.

The Bleachers frontman reassured fans that all upcoming tour dates would proceed as scheduled, showing that he was not letting the earbud controversy affect his work.

The backlash against Antonoff stemmed from viewers accusing him of wearing Apple Airpods during Perry’s performance, which was captured by the live audience cam. Some labeled his actions as disrespectful, while others were quick to criticize him for what they perceived as a lack of respect towards Perry.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift, Antonoff’s seat partner during the awards show, was seen dancing energetically during Perry’s performance and even sang along to “Teenage Dream.” Swift ended the night with an impressive seven Moon People, including the coveted video of the year award for “Fortnight,” a song that Antonoff had a hand in producing.

Antonoff’s faux apology on social media brought a lighthearted touch to the situation, showing his willingness to address the misunderstanding with humor. Despite the initial backlash, fans can rest assured that Antonoff remains focused on his music and upcoming tour commitments.

Overall, the incident may have been a moment of amusement at the VMAs, but it ultimately highlighted Antonoff’s ability to laugh off criticism and stay true to his musical endeavors.