Chris Brown speaks up after lawmaker walks back public honor: 'How about y'all leave me ... alone'
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Set us as preferred Chris Brown is speaking out after lawmakers honored him during his concert in Arlington, Texas, then apologized for the honor.On Sept.12, U.S.
Rep.Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and Democratic Texas Rep.
Venton Jones appeared at AT&T Stadium for Brown and Usher’s R&B Tour, where they honored both singers for their contributions to music.The politicians presented them with a Congressional Record recognition and state proclamation.“Right now, we are experiencing Black joy to the highest level,” Crockett said on stage.
“And I wanted to make sure we document that in the Congressional Record.”Usher was not on stage when either honor was presented.The incident sparked public backlash because of Brown’s history of domestic violence.In June 2009, the “Forever” singer pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault for physically attacking Rihanna.On Monday, the 37-year-old singer and dancer took to social media to apologize to Crockett for the criticism she received following the recognition, uploading a photo of the two to his Instagram story with text that read: “I apologize for any backlash you have to deal with for awarding for me.
I’m not political but I move off of frequency and energy and I’m so grateful.Once again, thank you.”But by Tuesday, Jones released a statement apologizing to his constituents for his role in presenting Brown with a state resolution.“Over the past few days, I have listened closely to the conversations, concerns, and heartfelt feedback shared across our community following my presentation honoring Chris Brown with a state resolution,” Jones said.Jones, who first assumed his role in 2023, said that the presentation was an attempt to reach voters ahead of the Nov.
3 midterm election.“First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the women, the Black women...