male artist of the year lets his tears flow amid controversy

MUSIC – Uncertainty over his presence at these 26th NRJ Music Awards was still present a few hours before the start of the ceremony. Nominated in two categories including the prestigious song of the year, Slimane was present in Cannes this Friday, November 1, despite the accusations of sexual harassment against him.

After shedding a few tears for the first time at the end of her performance of her song My love on stage at the Palais des Congrès et des Festivals, a song that allowed him to climb to the top of the rankings during Eurovision 2024. He could not contain his emotion when he came to collect his Artist statuette male of the year. While lifting his trophy, the singer let his tears flow and spoke for a few moments.

« This one has a special taste. Thank you for being there in the street, in the concerts. My daughter, when you grow up I really hope that you will be proud of your dad, I love you. Mom and Dad I love you, and to my audience, from one human to another human being, I love you from the bottom of my heart » said the singer and former winner of The Voicesobs in his voice.

Slimane is accused of sexual harassment by a technician during a concert in Saint-Étienne in 2023 and his presence was, according to The Parisianuncertain until Thursday. Slimane was the last of the artists nominated in the Song of the Year category to sing this November 1, after Amir, Slimane, Louane and Santa. The singer was also nominated in the category of French-speaking male artist of the year. A prize he won for the 2nd year in a row.

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