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Chris Brown fires back at Texas politician's apology
After a state rep apologized for honoring the R&B star, Brown accused him of flip-flopping for political gain.
In brief
After a state rep apologized for honoring the R&B star, Brown accused him of flip-flopping for political gain. Chris Brown rejected a politician's apology for legislative honors, saying the politician initiated the honor and only backtracked due to political pressure. Originally reported by Billboard.
Texas rep honors Chris Brown
State Rep. Venton Jones and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett gave Chris Brown and Usher legislative honors during their R&B Tour stop at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Saturday.
Politician apologizes for the honor
Jones appeared on The Don Lemon Show Monday to apologize, saying he didn't intend to hurt domestic violence survivors after facing backlash from advocates.
“I want to offer an apology. I think this is a very important conversation around domestic violence.”
Brown accuses Jones of flip-flopping
Brown posted on Instagram that Jones initiated the honor, not the other way around, and only apologized to avoid losing voters and political support.
“YALL CAME TO ME WITH THIS! NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND”
Brown's history with domestic violence
In 2009, Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna and was sentenced to five years probation and community service. A 2021 domestic dispute call at his home resulted in no charges.
Brown tells critics to back off
Brown told detractors to leave him alone and let him focus on fans who paid to see him perform during the R&B Tour.
“how about y'all leave me the f, k alone and let me focus on the fans”
The big picture
Chris Brown rejected a politician's apology for legislative honors, saying the politician initiated the honor and only backtracked due to political pressure.
