Travis Barker missed the 2023 VMAs, where his band Blink-182 was nominated for best alternative music video.Photo:Jeff Kravitz/2019 iHeartMedia
Jeff Kravitz/2019 iHeartMedia
Say it ain’t so,Travis Barkerwill not go — to the 2023 VMAs.
Barker, 47, missed his chance to receive a Moon Person trophy because he is currently in Europe, thousands of miles away from the award show, which was held at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The legendary rocker is currently in the middle of aworld tourwith his band Blink-182, along with bandmatesMark HoppusandTom DeLonge.
Blink-182’s 2023 nod for “Edging” is the band’s seventh VMA nomination. The win ultimately went toLana Del Reyand Jon Batiste for “Candy Necklace.”
Of their seven nods, the band has only taken home one Moon Person trophy. Over two decades ago, at the 2000 VMAs, they won best group video for “All the Small Things,” and gave a legendary performance of the hit track.
More recently, Barker attended the award show in 2020, where he both presented and performed at the pre-show withMachine Gun Kellyand Blackbear.
Travis Barker at the 2008 VMAs.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
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While Barker did not leave the tour to attend the VMAs, the “All the Small Things” rockers did postpone some of European tour dates earlier this month.
The drummer had to leave the U.K. tour leg to rush home for an “urgent family matter,” the band announced on Instagram. It was later revealed that Barker left to be with his pregnant wifeKourtney Kardashianas sheunderwent an emergency fetal surgery.
Both Kardashian, 44, and Barker both opened up about the scary experience through separate social media posts.
“I want to say thank you for all the support,” he continued, adding that Blink-182 would hit the road again on Friday.
“I am eternally grateful to my husband who rushed to my side from tour to be with me in the hospital and take care of me afterwards, my rock. And to my mom, thank you for holding my hand through this,” she wrote.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker in 2023.Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty
TheKardashiansstar continued: “As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the fear of rushing into urgent fetal surgery. I don’t think anyone who hasn’t been through a similar situation can begin to understand that feeling of fear
“I have a whole new understanding and respect for the mamas who have had to fight for their babies while pregnant.”
source: people.com
