Chris Brown vs. Abe Diaw: 16M lawsuit and 2025 Manchester arrest

Chris Brown rose to fame in 2005 with Run It!, becoming the youngest male artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Known for hits like Kiss Kiss, With You, and Forever, he solidified his status as an R&B icon by his late teens

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Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault after attacking then-girlfriend Rihanna, sparking global outrage and legal repercussions.

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Multiple arrests followed, including a 2013 D.C. altercation and 2016 assault charges, tarnishing his public image.

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Accused of smashing a tequila bottle on producer Abe Diaw’s head at London’s Tape nightclub, causing severe injuries.

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Diaw filed a $16M lawsuit in 2023, alleging lasting physical and emotional trauma from the attack.

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Brown was arrested in Manchester on May 15, 2025, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm tied to the 2023 incident.

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His Breezy Bowl XX Tour faces disruption, with UK dates in jeopardy due to ongoing legal proceedings.

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In 2024, Brown sued Warner Bros. for $500M over Chris Brown: A History of Violence, denying rape allegations.

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Ongoing Scrutiny: The arrest reignited debates about accountability in celebrity culture and his legacy of violence.

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