The Chris Brown breakdown on BET Awards
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Sonja
June 28th, 2010
9:26 am
Who cares? I’m just happy to see him performing again. He has payed the price. Let him move on with his life, please!! Charlie Sheen has abused his wife, I don’t see where his career is suffering. Leave Chris Brown alone!
holland
June 28th, 2010
9:35 am
no doubt about it, the kid can dance (& sing)
Richard Parrilla
June 28th, 2010
9:49 am
If Tracy Lawrence can come back from his 1997 fallout, why can’t Chris Brown?
Rodney Ho
June 28th, 2010
9:50 am
The man has been in purgatory for quite awhile.
Lois
June 28th, 2010
9:55 am
WOW. I’m at a loss for words. I’ve been reading remarks on other sites all morning and even seen a clip on the Today Show but am just now watching the YouTube video. I just think he was taking a look into his own mirror. I feel he’s paid his dues. People really need to just LET IT GO.
Regina
June 28th, 2010
9:55 am
Who is Tracy Lawrence?
Deanna Wallace
June 28th, 2010
9:59 am
I hope that this is Chris’ comback…he did wrong and hopefully he learned his lesson!!! America needs to forgive!!
Rie
June 28th, 2010
10:11 am
Tracy Lawrence is a country singer. In March 1997, Lawrence married his 2nd wife Stacie Drew, a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. By December she had filed charges against him. He was eventually convicted of misdemeanor battery and suspended by his record label until he got “his personal matters straight.” He was ordered to pay a $500 fine to a women’s shelter in Las Vegas
Rie
June 28th, 2010
10:12 am
Ooops, that should be country music singer.
Hell-bent
June 28th, 2010
10:14 am
If you think for one minute that this was real or that he “Saw himself in the mirror” you’re crazy and deserve to be duped. Also, I got some prime beach-front property in Antarctica to sell you. This fool is nothing more than an opportunist who used this platform (& you) in attempt to resurrect his sad career. The ONLY thing he earned last night was possibly an Academy Award for his “Acting”. He’s not sorry for anything except that he got caught.
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
10:15 am
I am so proud of him @Lois – that is exactly what I thought – he took a moment to absorb the fact that he had to look in the mirror – start with him and accept his responsibilities for his own actions. His performance was AWESOME – He is a human being like everyone else just in the spot light – He needs to forgive himself now and as long as God has forgiven him – he shouldn’t worry about what anyone else thinks!!
Time Out
June 28th, 2010
10:17 am
He can sing, dance, and pimp slap with the best of them. No doubt about it.
Manny
June 28th, 2010
10:19 am
Abusers are emotional. That’s one of the sources of abuse. It’s perfectly in line with what they do.
That being said, I think people need to give him a break. An abusive relationship is co-dependent: Let some guy hit a woman that wouldn’t take it. She would call the police, press charges, show up for court, forget his number and went on with her life. The relationship would have abruptly ended.
So as long as he doesn’t get back with Rihanna and find some strong woman, I think he should be OK.
Chell
June 28th, 2010
10:19 am
It was good seeing CHRIS BROWN perform last night and he did an EXCELLENT JOB
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
10:19 am
Fake! Used an opportunity to draw sympathy for himself.
No wonder crime is so high, people in the community forgive all of the criminals…Chris Brown, R. Kelly(if you saw the tape the verdict was a joke), Mike Vick, O.J. Simpson, Lil’ Wayne, T.I … just adored and supported by the black community-
Woman beating, weed smoking, child molesting, dog killing-and gambling ring running, silencer buying, gun toting, and murdering, THUGS who move and touch a community! What a joke. And the women just go crazy and love to have babies for and by these clowns! And the children suffer.
He beat the hell out of a woman and drove off and left. Had there not been pictures people would have defended and made excuses for him too. And why? Because he’s cute and can sing and dance? I wonder if you’d forgive him for beating the hell out of one of your female relatives! I wouldn’t.
More Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jill Scott, John Legend, and positive people please. Do all black heroes have to go to jail?!
So tired of this thug era, the thugs and stupid people who support them.
Not moved at all.
Hell-bent
June 28th, 2010
10:22 am
Amen Get Real!
Z.L.
June 28th, 2010
10:23 am
Its very understandable why people don’t want to forgive Chris Brown because what he did was terrible. But, the thing you’ve got to realize is the man is a triple threat and those are so rare to ACTUALLY come by. The term ‘triple threat’ gets tossed around a lot but the only ones that are actually out there right now are C Brown, J Foxx, and my man J Timberlake. And that is it folks, holla if ya heard me on that.
Lets be honest
June 28th, 2010
10:24 am
Come on now…FAKE
WAY TO GO CHRIS, YOUR PLOT WORKED!
I stand alone
June 28th, 2010
10:25 am
@Get Real ~ it does look like he may have used this opportunity to draw sympathy to himself. I agree to a small degree.
That performance REEKED of him reflecting on his career. How he almost sidelined his career and almost lost all his fans. The tears were real and his embarrassment even greater. He’s been away for a long time. As Rodney Ho stated, he’s been in purgatory for a long time. Just knowing you’re at the threshold of getting your life back would bring tears to any person’s eyes!!!
Hell-bent
June 28th, 2010
10:26 am
“Triple Threat”? What, he’ll beat, rape and kill the next woman? Please! Who gives a rat’s a$$ what his talent is if he can’t comport himself like a human being?! Seriously, Hitler had a talent for manipulating people and was very charismatic…So, he STILL killed millions of innocent people!
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
10:26 am
Hell-bent – ummmm…..that can go both ways – although he shouldn’t have hit her – you do realize that rhiana used a platform to right – you do know that she hit him first right – you do know that her own family talked about her temper right – at the end of the day – if he was fake – then oh well – let those tears roll all the way to the bank – rhiana did – she didn’t want to speak to the public then all of a sudden right before her album drops she appears on major news networks and talk shows to speak – she became the all of a sudden down trodden woe is me victim – talk about fake and a platform-wow give him the best male actor but make sure you give rhiana the best female as well – her album dropped shortly thereafter – i am sure that her desire to all of a sudden speak publicly had nothing to do with that – there are three sides to every story – his story her story and the truth – he never said what happened – you got her version – and believe me she wouldn’t dare tell you her role in the incident.
Gimme a break
June 28th, 2010
10:26 am
I agree with Hell-bent. I’m sure he’s learned his lesson and most abusers don’t. If he’s really sorry and wants to prove something, he would become an advocate.
Ben
June 28th, 2010
10:28 am
ZL, you just proved Get Real!’s point. So, basically, “yeah he beat a girl up, but MAN can he sing, dance, and act”. Laughable.
Z.L.
June 28th, 2010
10:28 am
Hell-bent. You must be without sin because you are throwing out a lot of stones here. I mean, comparing Chris Brown to Hitler? Wow!
Brown-Out
June 28th, 2010
10:28 am
Come on – the fact that women were in the front cheering this guy on is really distressing. They should have thrown a slide up there with Rihanna’s bruised face. What better way to show your softer side than blubbering on stage in front of millions (err, sorry these were the BET award, in front of “thousands” I mean).
Yes, this guy can perfom no question! But then again so could Vick, but I am not cheering for him no more either.
Hell-bent
June 28th, 2010
10:30 am
@itamazesme…So, if she hit him first it’s okay? REALLY?!! REALLY?! I’m aghast.
Hell-bent
June 28th, 2010
10:31 am
@zl…No, not comparing…it’s called analogy.
Third Party
June 28th, 2010
10:32 am
Chris Brown is just like OJ. Innocent. He never cut anyone’s head off during a murder. So don’t accuse him of that.
Hell-bent
June 28th, 2010
10:33 am
@Brown-out…What’s even more distressing is that all the people up at the front are paid to be there to create the illusion of a crazed audience.
Z.L.
June 28th, 2010
10:33 am
An analogy is comparing moron. Its a terrible analogy. Chris Brown got into a fight and did something bad but not to the level of murder. Hitler ordered the murder of 6 million Jewish people.
Not seeing where that really works there…
Wil
June 28th, 2010
10:33 am
This dude deserves to be in jail for 20 years!!
Hell-bent
June 28th, 2010
10:34 am
@Third Party…OJ….”Innocent”…really?!! Man, I still got that beach front property for sale in Antarctica!
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
10:34 am
@Hell Bent and Brown-Out right on. and Brown-out, it’s unfortunate what women will do and put up with from a good looking man. Just sad.
@Z.L.- We are all with sin-we are not all criminals! BEAT a woman and ran what a punk.
Browser
June 28th, 2010
10:34 am
Give the kid a break. And as for the OJ comment? I want even go there. No comparison.
AKA Lady
June 28th, 2010
10:38 am
Chris Brown’s breakdown was real. No one can fake big crocodile tears like that, especially on the spot. This boy’s entire career is attributed to the iconic Michael Jackson & he was denied the right to perform at the MJ dedicated awards show last year due to Beyonce & JayZ’s boycott. If ANYONE should have been on that stage last year, it should have been that child. So he finally got to pay homage to his idol.
He made a mistake with Rihanna (who on this Earth has never made a mistake in life). None of us know exactly what happened in that car or what was said or done to provoke the fight. I truly believed he has learned his lesson. LET IT GO!!!!!!
ATLER
June 28th, 2010
10:39 am
Who cares, you people need something else to talk about. Let’s talk about all these useless killing in the U.S. You guys just keep crap going, just like Mike Vick. Let it go and leave them alone!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW
June 28th, 2010
10:43 am
Come on, he got into a fight with his Girl friend. We all know people do and say things to provoke you… If he was such a bad kid I’m sure other women would have come out and say it. Hypocrites. Let the young man live his life…
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
10:44 am
Hell – I see you didn’t read or comprehend my post – I said he should not have hit her – they are both young – they made a mistake – the relationship was not healthy for either one of him – a tornado was dating a volcano. I said what I said and I stand by it – we were not there – personally it is not my business, they are entertainers and their personal lives are just that their personal lives. I said what i said because – we don’t know what took place – he snapped-was he wrong YES!!! does he deserve forgiveness, YES, if that makes me or others who thinks that he does stupid – your opinion you are entitled to it. I am a firm believer in what my granny used to say and that is that there are only two types of people – the caught and the UN caught-whether black white red or brown – black stars do not have all that get real mentioned on lock down – believe me it runs rampant and without color – for every crime he mentioned pertaining to a black entertainer I could name a white one. I say that to say it has no color. No, I do not like the way some of the entertainers have carried themselves, but face facts if we went through their personal lives and dissected them – the industry would have to go bankrupt – just as well i thought it funny he mentioned some people he thought were “positive” balck people – those same people mentioned have all gone through scandals of their own-they might not have been as public as others-but they have.
Hell-bent
June 28th, 2010
10:44 am
@AKA Lady….Seriously? I saw the footage and guess what?…..NO TEARS! He was acting and treated you like a fool. He played you well. Who cares if he was “denied the right to perform” at some lame tribute show. Whoop-to-fricken-do! He’ll get over it as should you. He and he alone flushed his career down the toilet. He and he alone is responsible for where he is right now. Don’t pat him on the back and say it’s gonna be okay. Something tells me I’m wasting my breath. “There are none so blind as those who will not see.”
MSW
June 28th, 2010
10:44 am
This performance was a fake as that picture of the pelicans tossed into the photo montage…
Chris Brown is as undisciplined as a performer as he is as a boyfriend.
He sort of got Michael’s moves, but he was way to chunky to convince as a dancer.
Thanks for showing the clip, though, glad to be able to see for myself this sorry “breakdown”.
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
10:45 am
@AKA Lady- as long as women put up with trifling men, men will do what they want to them.
If your mother was beaten and left in the street, would you buy Chris Brown records or think it was touching to see him cry on stage? quit making excuses for sorry men.
He’s in the record selling business…it was fake.
Danny Del
June 28th, 2010
10:46 am
Just show the victims face over again and over again. He’s a joke and needs to go away. Anyone that supports him should remember the woman that he beat over and over again.
I stand alone
June 28th, 2010
10:47 am
“No one can fake big crocodile tears like that, especially on the spot.” That’s like saying no one can fake an orgasim? Did you see “You Got Mail” with Meg Ryan.
Of course one can fake crocodile tears. It’s called acting. Nonetheless, Chris Brown has been in hell and this incident will forever taint this career. Just like Rhianna got her career back on track, Chris Brown needs to get his back on track. Both parties were wrong and it’s not fair to put one under the bus and the other if driver’s seat…it’s not fair!
Bamabelle2000
June 28th, 2010
10:47 am
If he was fake then he did a good job because I brought it and I’m not a Chris Brown fan at all. I believe he finally took a look at himself and didn’t like what he saw and broke down. His career was almost ruined because of his actions while Rihanna has gotten bigger and better. I believe that was a career saver last night.
Mr. Ed
June 28th, 2010
10:48 am
He beat a young lady in a savage, vicious manner until her face looked like a bloody pork chop. Something no person deserves, EVER, no matter the circumstances. Now, he wants to cry like a little girl for the mistake he made? He wants sympathy?
Chris Brown might be selling, but I’m not buying.
Dinkie
June 28th, 2010
10:48 am
I think that he was thinking about his life and the things that happened, he wants to make a change.
WOW
June 28th, 2010
10:49 am
Hell-bent was not held as a child… You’re probably also a member of Peta, and all these other moronic groups. Does your death sentence fit the crime???? You probably voted for Bush
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
10:50 am
AKA I am glad you mentioned the boycott – It was noticeable that they weren’t there last night. I am not sure why Jay Z feels the need to throw his weight around when he has serious faults of his own. I am glad BET didn’t allow it this year and allowed that young man to perform.
sharon
June 28th, 2010
10:51 am
“Hell-Bent” I guess you better get those papers ready for me to sign on that beach front property because I bought his act. I thought it was genuine. He’s been through a lot and I think it all caught up with him at that moment. His face was too ugly to be faking. He really had the ugly cry going.
Jay
June 28th, 2010
10:53 am
Man I agree with Hell Bent and Get Real but at the same time I agree with Stand Alone too it is quite possible for some one to feel remorseful for past deeds and actions… I think that we as people need to recognize that people can just genuinely want forgiveness for things you have to keep in mind most people who get in trouble for something this have atleast the privacy of their own personal lives to heal and Chris hasn’t had that his album, awesome though it was, had very poor sales… He had a tour that was pathetic lol… He can’t even find sufficient work as an actor right now… Keep in mind people its easy persecute people especially those in the public eye but its hard to forgive… I don’t care what anyone says he’s done all the time they asked paid all the dues sought out psychiatric help the whole nine so who are we to try and gauge whether or not he is truly apologetic??? It just sounds to me like yall want someone to keep downtrodden… Tiger cheated on his wife several times SEVERAL!!! Now that he’s back in the public eye again they’re not booing they know what he’s done and they let it go… With that being said no one has to forgive Chris its your choice but don’t sit on this computer and act like he can’t possibly be sorry… Don’t act like you as a person have never done something that you yourself aren’t proud of and needed that forgivenss yourself before… Bottom line Don’t Judge!!! Thats not what we are here to do!!!
JET
June 28th, 2010
10:55 am
Some may not know and some don’t remember the reason/person behind the whole issue – J ZEE. Chris Brown caught them readhanded. Beyonce still in denial.
Realist
June 28th, 2010
10:55 am
SOOOOOO FAKE! Gotta admit he ALMOST had me. BUT, there were ABOLOUTELY NO TEARS…Just sweat runnin’ down his forehead. This was sooo STAGED. It was like his agent/PR person/label said “CHRIS, GO ON STAGE AND DANCE YOUR ASS OFF (REMIND PEOPLE THAT YOU’RE AN AWESOME PERFORMER), THEN FOR THE FINAL SONG (MAN IN THE MIRROR, MAKE THAT CHANGE) FAKE A BREAK DOWN TO SHOW REMORSE SO THAT IT “LOOKS LIKE” YOU’VE DONE SOME REFLECTION AND ARE NOW A CHANGED MAN! PLAY THE PUBLIC AND WIN YOU’RE FANS BACK!” So fake…I AINT BUYIN’ IT!
ExoticEducator
June 28th, 2010
10:55 am
C’mon ya’ll. That was all an ACT. The fact is that he didn’t know the lyrics to the song and just couldn’t sing it. Even after his so-called breakdown he couldn’t sing the song. A complete act–but the dude can dance. As an MJ fan, I appreciated that.
Realist
June 28th, 2010
10:57 am
Sorry, spelling ^^ should be “absolutely”
jugi
June 28th, 2010
10:57 am
I believe this was not a ploy for attention… when Chris Brown initially came out he said his biggest idol was michael jackson. When Usher sang at MJ’s memorial service no one bashed him for it. Leave CB alone… seriously its so ignorant and childish to gossip this way about him. What is done is done and let GOD forgive and help him with what he has done. I believe CB was really hurt b/c he lost his idol and also b/c man in the mirror was a sort of testimony for him as well. WELL DONE Chris. Very respectable.
carol
June 28th, 2010
10:58 am
Everyone needs to check THEIR own mirrors I thought is was an honorable tribute. Even though there will never be another MJJ
Juan Carlos Diego Raul Sanchez
June 28th, 2010
10:58 am
who cares – he can not hold MJ’s children sized jock nor can he hold a candle to Marc Anthony – Chris Brown is a joke…
Bamabelle2000
June 28th, 2010
10:58 am
I also think most of us didn’t approve of what he did but he looked like he was FINALLY sorry for what he had done, we will see in the future if he was sincere or not. I think most guys don’t like other people to see them cry either and that kid look like he was having a nervous breakdown.
Kelvin K. Kerry
June 28th, 2010
10:59 am
This dude can’t hold a live tune. Sure he can lay down a few tracks in the studio but so can my basset hound with technology today. The whole deal was lip synced until the very end and that’s when he started crying like a three year old. If he’s not completely broke now he will be soon and will be just one more person we have to support on welfare.
candid
June 28th, 2010
11:01 am
Chris Brown has already been through enough. He was a kid who did wrong period. He has to live with that the rest of his life. No one needs to keep reminding him of what happened. I liked the performance and I think he needs to stay in counseling and work on his career. If you dont like him, for whatever reason…….dont buy his product!
Allison Right
June 28th, 2010
11:01 am
I say let him get back out there he has been made to pay for his misktakes and now you are still trying keep him down, everyone should have a second chance. The media should stop trying to kill him
JET
June 28th, 2010
11:02 am
Note to Hell Bent, don’t hate appreciate. Did say envy, envy, envy. You got some time on your hand go jet a job.
jking
June 28th, 2010
11:04 am
Michael Jackson was Chris Brown’s idol. It was the one year anniversary of MJ’s death. Chris Brown finally was allowed to do his MJ tribute after not being allowed to last year and the Man In The Mirror song has a very strong message that hit home for Chris Brown. If any of you are truly Michael Jackson fans then you’d know that he believed in unity and second chances for everyone!
Observation
June 28th, 2010
11:05 am
Well, Chris Brown did not kill anyone with a knife, kill dogs with electricty or fighting, or molest children who slept with him….so don’t compare Chris Brown to these folks. All Chris did was punch his girlfriend in the face. That was it. No murder or death, no children preditor.
Realist
June 28th, 2010
11:06 am
And I actually like Chris Brown, the guy can SING AND DANCE. And, I want him to make a comeback. Was his performance last night good? HECK YES!!! But my gut(along with the details of that performance)tells me that the Man In the Mirror number was very strategic…a total fake! Apparently for some, the strategy worked!
Gone Too Soon!
June 28th, 2010
11:08 am
Best fake/acting performance by a female abuser 2010, he can dance/sing but he’s not even close to being a man. Using MJJ for redemption, that’s bad. Only God can save him.
Big Jim
June 28th, 2010
11:09 am
F&@k Chris Brown and Rhianna! He paid no price
for what he did. Did he 3-5 years in jail? Did he stay
in jail long enough to be raped, or even mentally destroyed?
Of course not! Celebrity status got him off, not to mention his
record label! Why do Blacks look up to the lowest common
denominator in Society. Bill Cosby’s educated comments
mean less than what Micheal Jackson,Chris Brown or T.I. say!
I’m not surprised to hear people speaking as if “Cristina” Brown was
persecuted/crucified like Vick,2Pac, and the like. If you do the crime,
you should do the the time, regardless if you are a young,Black celebrity
or not.
Why give this “kid” a break? Does Black society give other black males a
break for their sins? HELL NO.
Part of the problem is Black womens’ acceptance of lowgrade behavior
in a man, as long as he “resembles” guys like Vick,2Pac,Lil Wayne,Gucci Mane,
Rick Ross. Why accept the abuse and disrespect from this particular man,
but perhaps not from a man who doesn’t talk/walk/dress/act like a rapper or
athlete?
You may not like what I’ve written, but you look at the person in the
mirror and ask why you protect people with status.None of the
average brothers that are incarcerated seem to get applause from
a BET audience.
I also agree that alot of women have “mouth” issues, but it doesn’t
mean I should whoop her ass like she’s a man. Rhianna is disgusting
as well because “she” kept making appearances,selling music,posing.
If she wasn’t looking to prosper off of this, she could have gotten away
from the business! This means giving make-up contracts and that probably
isn’t good when you’re money hungry and dysfunctional.
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
11:09 am
KKK – yes i noticed the play on your name – then to read your post – hilarious – if he isn’t broke – not by a long shot – welfare – now that’s a stretch – my prayer is that you never fall on hard times that you never have to go and seek assistance so that you can make it. Nice try to race bait but it won’t work – tears are to cleanse the soul and last time i checked it has not age limit.
When the internet allows people to be anonymous you run across certain types – I have learned that they are only internet gangstas-thugs-bullies (you choose) what they try and spew through the click of a few keys on the keyboard – they would never do standing in front of a person’s face.
Suzie
June 28th, 2010
11:11 am
I enjoyed the performance by Chris Brown.Serenity Prayer: God grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, the COURAGE to change the things I can and the WISDOM to know the difference.!!!!!!!!! Prayer changes things!!!!!!!!People let’s not forget that we all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God!!!!!!!!!!
tonya
June 28th, 2010
11:14 am
All of you that is HATING, calling his tears fake, better come out of that glass house. Those rocks you are throwng at him going to return back to you and shatter your world. This man don’t owe ANYONE a damn thing. He took responsibilty for his action regarding Rhinna, more than I can say for her. She wasn’t the victim. She pursued that fight that she lost. All of us have had some type of physical altercation, all of us. If you haven’t keep living. Just as he begin to sing “Take a look at yourself and make that change” and SHUT UP, before you talk your skeletons out!!!!!
Danny Del
June 28th, 2010
11:15 am
I wonder if Allison Right would feel the same way if she was the one that got a facial beating? Don’t think so.
I stand alone
June 28th, 2010
11:17 am
@Juan Carlos Diego Raul Sanche/Kelvin K. Kerry – both of you need to take the hearing plugs from your ears and throw away those colored colored glasses you’re wearing. CB can sing and he can definitely dance.
Even if it was an act, a lot of it was heartfelt by him, by us and by you sceptics who obviously sat watching this talented young man!
@Jay, thanks, excellent post (10:53)!
bootsey
June 28th, 2010
11:17 am
its funny how a person who will kick a person when they are down and keep thier foot on that persons throat, im willing to bet everything that you have mad a mistake or 2 in your life, how would you feel if society or lets just say your friends would just not let it go, now you have said your im sorry’s and did everything possible you felt you needed to do but they just wont let it go, Stop being the judge and jury on this young mans life.
He maid a mistake and he is paying a heavy price for it, just like you would want another chance why shouldnt he get one and dont act like you havent had a moment where a women has pushed your button to a point of no return now youu dont beat women but she says or does something , she slaps you calls you weak slaps you again, now remember you dont heat women, yo ass snaps slaps here back, now here brothers are looking for yo dumb ass, now you love this women and probaby will never do that again in life.
so we forgive you or label you as a women beater for the rest of your life, should she take the kids and leave you, see you ass would be on your knees pleading for forgiveness. Get a life dont judge or you shall be judged!!!!!! PEACE
lou
June 28th, 2010
11:18 am
the dancing was pretty impressive
I stand alone
June 28th, 2010
11:20 am
Let me ask all of you who are still dogging CB for hitting Rhianna? How many of you have hit your woman/man over the years. Even a light slap in the face, or a harsh grab of their arm. How many of YOU have placed even the smallest amount of fear in your mate’s eyes? Yeah right, like a truthful answer will be given by these hypocrites!
DamntheButcher
June 28th, 2010
11:21 am
Why would the AJC put this woman beating THUG on the front of the website. That is totally pathetic. He should have to get out and dig ditches, wash dishes or shine shoes the rest of his life.
Babygirl
June 28th, 2010
11:22 am
To err is human and to forgive is divine. Some people should stop throwing stone at Chris Brown. Everyone makes mistake; no one is perfect. People should stop being judgemental and let God be the jugde. Everyone deserves a second chance!
J.Teach....
June 28th, 2010
11:25 am
It’s past time for the Chris Brown/ Rhianna incident to be burried waayyy in the ground ! He has served time has been through enough. I think he did an AMAZING job and yes, I felt that his performace ( Man in the Mirror) 100% real. He’s sorry, I forgive him and let’s move on…PERIOD !
DamntheButcher
June 28th, 2010
11:25 am
The BET awards are just a racist awards show anyway. Just like the Miss Black america is racist as well.
cjames
June 28th, 2010
11:25 am
Why are we so unforgiving concerning Chris Brown? Why is the Today show doing a segment on Chris’s performance? I don’t understand how Charlie Sheen can put a KNIFE to his wife’s throat and yet it seems ok. His career still seems to be on track and if I remember correctly didn’t he just renew is show for of $1Million an epsoide. Yet it seems we want Chris Brown to have nothing. Why is the media portraying Charlie Sheen as an abusive husband, it’s not like this is the first time he’s abused a wife.
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
11:27 am
It’s not Ok to beat women. Mike Tyson went to jail for rape and had more female fans when he came out! What is wrong with some of you?
Women demand that men respect you. Jails are full of wife beaters who couldn’t dance…you don’t cut them slack, don’t cut any for Mr. Brown
Erikka
June 28th, 2010
11:29 am
man he was soooooooooo cute he made me almost cried and i wish i could have been there with I lOve u Chris And i dont care wat no body said he did real good & it was 4 MJ (we luv U)
Bree
June 28th, 2010
11:31 am
lots of stones being thrown in this blog. i guess more people live in glass houses than we thought.
chauncey
June 28th, 2010
11:34 am
I believe that his emotions were real last night. I think that he was moved possibly for 2 reasons: 1) because Michael Jackson is his Idol, and he felt moved while he was imitating him(he misses MJ just like the rest of his fans. 2) He was moved by the audience because finally, he was onstage with people who will accept him, and he felt humbled by it. Let’s face it, Chris Brown has had a very rough year. He has been shut out of almost every radio station, and music event. There have been many other celebrities that have commited crimes, did drugs, and have made comebacks. Look at Robert Downey from Iron Man. The man was on drugs, and then all of a sudden came The iron man movie, and now look at him, he’s back making millions. Although, I don’t agree or condone what Chris Brown did to Rhianna, We really need to practice forgiveness, and forgive this young man. If you don’t forgive your fellow man(or woman) for things that they do, then how can you expect GOD to forgive you for your sins you have commited? Just a thought folks! Let’s forgive this young man. It’s time to move past the incident. Forgive folks. Just forgive! Chris Brown has paid his dues for the incident, It’s time to forgive and move on! Nuff Said!
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
11:35 am
@Bree-no some of us are just tired of hoodlums being all over the Tv and radio while disrespecting women instead of jail where they belong.
Respect for our women is a must…I’ll throw stones for that
ConsiderThis
June 28th, 2010
11:36 am
I enjoyed the tribute to Michael Jackson. Did anyone stop to think that Chris was overcome with emotion due to the fact he misses Michael Jackson?
Fan1
June 28th, 2010
11:36 am
Was Chris Brown wrong for beating Rihanna? Yes. Do I condone what he did to Rihanna? No. Everyone deserves a second chance. GOD will for give us of our sins even when man want.
Todd - Dacula
June 28th, 2010
11:37 am
>>> Get Real, crawl back to Rockmart, Ga, you racist $astard. Where are the white celeberties that have been in trouble you failed to mention; from the white priest, the white entertainers to teh white sports figures; and there are more that teh blacks that have been on the wrong side of the law or what many call bad morals.
Your raciism is apparent.
Fan1
June 28th, 2010
11:40 am
I agree 100% with Tood Dacula
chauncey
June 28th, 2010
11:41 am
DamntheButcher, I wasn’t even going to address your stupid comment that you made, but I feel compelled to. First off, you should not come on a blog and make comments like you did unless you know the history behind it. The BET awards(and even the BET channel), Miss Black America, Soul Train, and other events and channels these were born out of African American People being shut out of “Regular” awards shows and tv channels because of racism. Our entertainers were not being played or honored from the likes of CBS, ABC, NBC, and any other channel or venue. Thus, events and channels were born so that our entertainers, actors and singers could be seen and heard too. It was all born out of racism. Know your history before you make stupid comments, or just plain shut up!
Kapoonka
June 28th, 2010
11:43 am
I can’t understand the mentality where these entertainers feel we “have” to support..like and ….follow them. The early Chris Brown could sing, dance and had the million dollar smile. After the Rihanna incident I mentally wiped him off my hard drive and I don’t feel obligated to follow what he does or support anything he does. He can dance his ass off, but he can’t sing a lick anymore since his voice changed. Even without the croc tears he could not sing that song. Being an entertainer is a privilege….not a right. There’s nothing he could do that will make me care about anything about him. Trey Songz, Usher, Raheem, Joe, there’s a slew of male artists who are eating what used to be his lunch. he blew it.
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
11:44 am
@Todd-white people commiting crimes does not excuse black people who do or vice versa. This has nothing to do with race. If I’m not mistaken, Chris Brown (a black man) beat Rhianna (a black woman). I would think the black community would be outraged, but no, I saw someone post on this blog “all he did was punch his girlfriend in the face”
I wonder what you would say if Eminem beat Rhianna?
Stand up for your women and PLEASE stand up for yourselves. There are plenty of good decent black men out there.
ashaki coston
June 28th, 2010
11:44 am
man yall lames need to leave chris brown alone fareal you got people out here killing each other but yet want to try and destroy this young mans career over one incident that he done paid for and apologized for HELLO can’t yal see its not working GOD really got plans for this guy. hey chris from me to you keep your head up and as the world keep throwing lemons at you baby take them and make sweet old lemonade and enjoy it lol. THERE IS ALWAYS TO SIDES TO EVERY STORY NO MATTER WHAT. GOOD JOB ON BET AWARDS GLAD TO SEE YOU COMING BACK MWAH
Courtney
June 28th, 2010
11:45 am
I am glad Chris got the chance to perform. He has done what the courts have asked him to do. He should have a chance to regain his career. Jay-Z was shown on a video punching a girl in the face so hard she went flying into a wall so he has some nerve trying to act like he has not ever put his hands on a woman before. PLEASE!!!
nypeach
June 28th, 2010
11:53 am
what really gets on my last nerve is all the women either defending his actions by stating that it was a while ago, or justifying his actions by blaming Rihanna for somehow instigating the beatdown. I’m not saying he is unforgiveable, but I am saying that we need to stop blaming the victim in all of this. And HE is certainly not the victim; he’s just the dude who has had to face the ugly consequences of his actions.
Danny Del
June 28th, 2010
12:00 pm
I can’t believe all the support that woman on this board are giving this guy? My life is filled with strong woman that know he’s trash. It’s strange for me to read the weak minded woman writing posts supporting a person that beat a girls face in. Shame.
Grandma Beverly
June 28th, 2010
12:05 pm
I love Chris brown. I am old enough to be his Grandmother and he is one of the few young entertainers that I like. I feel he should not hit girls, But that works both ways . I feel that girls should not hit boys. I hope both of them learned a listen in it. Because as he lost fans so did she. Everyone always take up for the girl and I can see why, But what would you do if someone was beating on you if you was trying to drive. Sometimes you can not control what is happening. we really only have oneside of the story , because Chris didnot really tell his side. And I believe that he would rather hurt and be talked about than to have her put down. In all I thank him for beening a man , because only a real man would have stood up as the bad guy, because as a older woman and have really been an abusive relationship, The man always tell the woman she is cause of the beating. I did walk away, Because It knew it was him. But in all I really saw last night ,that Chris have a lot of heart. So I love him, and may God be with him always.
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
12:06 pm
nypeach – I agree he was wrong, he should have walked away. Restraint is powerful yet hard to maintain when you add in the heated moment and the youth. There are men who can’t restrain and they are alot older. My stance is this, no one knows what happened, it is obvious he snapped, he has wounds to show that an altercation on BOTH ends took place. I don’t blame Rhiana, she however did instigate it by her own admission in hitting him first. Here in Georgia, when both the male and the female have defensive wounds, they are BOTH taken to jail. He is a victim though, a victim of scruitny from the public eye. A public that can point fingers and blame and say sinister things, when its own closets are so full of skeletons its about to burst wide open. I do blame her as well though. Not for getting hit, but to use a serious issue such as domestic violence to further her career by going on talk shows a couple of weeks before her album came out after she said she didn’t want to speak to anyone about it. That is how i am able to say it is over .
All I'm Saying Is...
June 28th, 2010
12:07 pm
If Eliot Spitzer can come back from what he did, then Chris Brown deserves a chance at redemption too.
nypeach
June 28th, 2010
12:10 pm
I have never once read anything where Rihanna admits hitting him firt. Not once, and I am a journalist. I’ve never heard him say that she hit him first. He admits that there was an argument, that he hit her and that she scratched him in trying to defend herself. Not once has he publicly said that she hit him first. It’s a false assumption by the public that has been repeated so much that people now take it as the gospel truth. The only restrainted needed was him not punching her in face repeatedly and choking her, and then driving off and leaving her on the side of the road like trash.
nypeach
June 28th, 2010
12:12 pm
Also, she spoke publicly WAY after he went on his public relations tour trying to explain himself. Why is no one complaining about him trying to excuse and justify his behavior by speaking publicly about the incident? Why is she wrong for doing interviews when he had done so many before she even opened her mouth? So she was supposed to take the beatdown and keep her mouth shut? Puleeze.
Deke
June 28th, 2010
12:21 pm
The man who hits women honors the man who sexed little boys on a show that embraces a man (Kanye West) who has shown to have no respect for any human being alive, other than himself.
Sorry I missed it.
Im Just saying
June 28th, 2010
12:23 pm
He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.
jc
June 28th, 2010
12:23 pm
I MEAN WHAT IS THE POINT.
MICHAEL JACKSON TOUCHED OUR LIVES AND I GREW UP LISTENING TO HIS MUSIC.
I CRIED WHEN MICHAEL PASSED AWAY AND DID NOT KNOW HIM PERSONALLY. HE TOUCHED OUR LIVES.
STOP JUDGING CHRIS BROWN. HE HAS REPENTED FROM HIS MISTAKE.
GOD IS GOING TO JUDGE YOU THE SAME WAY YOU ARE JUDGING OTHERS.
TRUST ME THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF MEN BEATING WOMEN EVERYDAY AND WILL NOT ADMIT ITS WRONG.
Hismcnally
June 28th, 2010
12:25 pm
Chris Brown is still basically a kid. He still has a lot of growing up to do. And instead of everyone jumping on him and telling him how wrong he is, some strong men need to step in and mentor him to teah him the right things to do.
SDW
June 28th, 2010
12:25 pm
I do not see anyone constantly judging Steven Sagal and Charlie Sheen. Charlie Sheen has a successful show on television and Steven Segal was given a reality show. He is a cop in New Orleans! He and Sheen both have issues with abuse. As far as the black community embracing criminals, that a load of crap! It all depends on who you talk to. There are plenty of people in our community who have made something of themselves and who is tired of crime. By the way crime is an American problem. There are plenty of criminals who have gotten a second chance in Hollywood. Look at Tim Allen. He did seven years in prison on a drug charge. Chris Brown has a right to a second chance as any of the other convicted or accused stars in Hollywood.
jc
June 28th, 2010
12:25 pm
YOU KNOW WHAT
AJC IS TRYING TO STIR UP CONTROVERSY JUST TO GET US TO COMMENT.
IF THERE IS DRAMA THERE IS THE ATLANTA JOURNAL AND CONSTITUTION AJC TRYING TO START SOMETHING.
A ANGRY
J JOURNAL
C COMPANY
jc
June 28th, 2010
12:32 pm
TO DEKE
PLEASE BE CAREFUL ABOUT YOUR COMMENTS. MICHAEL JACKSON NEVER MOLESTED LITTLE BOYS. IT WAS ALL A LIE.
THE FAMILY ADMITTED IT AND THE LITTLE BOY LIED BECAUSE HIS FAMILY NEED MONEY. ALSO THE NEWS WILL NOT TELL YOU THIS BUT THE LITTLE BOYS FATHER COMMITED SUICIDE BECASUE HE WAS ASHAMED OF THE TURMOIL HE CAUSED MICHAEL JACKSON.
TRUST ME IF MICHAEL JACKSON WAS A CHILD MOLESTER THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN PHYSICALY PROOF FROM INVESTIGATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS OF THE LITTLE BOY.
YOU NEED TO DO YOUR RESEARCH.
ALSO WHAT IF SOMEONE WALK UP ON YOU AND ACUSE YOU OF SOMETHING ILLEGAL AND THEN ITS BLASTED ON THE NEWS. HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOU WERE INNOCENT BUT NOONE BELIEVED YOU.
THE WORLD WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE LIES MORE THAN THEY WILL BELIEVE THE TRUTH.
Scorp
June 28th, 2010
12:32 pm
What footage were you all looking at? He definitely had tears, lots of them. Hell, he had snot bubbles! It’s no way to fake that emotion.
jc
June 28th, 2010
12:34 pm
MY PEACH YOU TRULY HAVE A LOT OF ISSUES.
I AM GLAD THAT YOU ARE NOT GOD BECAUSE WE ALL WOULD BE IN HELL FOR OUR MISTAKES IF IT WAS UP TO YOU.
YOU NEED TO FORGIVE OTHERS SO GOD WILL FORGIVE YOU.
RIHANNA CAN CARE LESS ABOUT THAT INCIDENT.
HER AND CHRIS BROWN ARE FRIENDS.
Tami
June 28th, 2010
12:34 pm
I loved Chris Browns performance. I’m glad he got the chance to do the tribute since he wasn’t allowed to do it last year. No one else came close. With that said, I don’t condone what he did at all but he has paid his price. He should he allowed to move on with his life and his career. Come on people. We rallied for Mike Vick when they wanted to kick him out of the NFL…he paid his dues, time served. You can’t destroy his lively hood just because he made a mistake. Hell, R Kelly made several mistakes but everyone still bought his music, book his shows for concerts, watched his videos and gave him awards. How hypocritical are we?
Truth
June 28th, 2010
12:36 pm
Michael Vick kills a few dogs and is banned from football and there’s plenty of hatred cast upon him.
Chris Brown beats his girlfriend, and then runs like the coward he his, and everyone (black community) thinks this kid is GOD.
A thug is a thug is a thug, and his performance last night was an ACT, nothing more, nothing less. The man is a coward and a thug. Thugs and cowards don’t know how to show emotion.
Eric
June 28th, 2010
12:37 pm
itamazesme….
When the internet allows people to be anonymous you run across certain types – I have learned that they are only internet gangstas-thugs-bullies (you choose) what they try and spew through the click of a few keys on the keyboard – they would never do standing in front of a person’s face.
Very well said!
rukidnme
June 28th, 2010
12:37 pm
Agree, Charlie Sheen has abused several women and his show hasnt missed a beat. Besides, it is God who has to JUDGE us so let God do his job.
browneyedqt
June 28th, 2010
12:40 pm
The only thing sadder than the very poor acting job Chris Brown did last night is the idiotic responses from people who are so quick to disregard what he did b/c of his ability to dance and sing. Oh, not to mention the FOOL who said she hit him first…i take you have no children (daughters). It should never be dismissed b/c of his talent. What is this world coming to?
I stand alone
June 28th, 2010
12:41 pm
@SDW ~ you know blacks and whites can do the exact same thing, but it’s harsher and less forgiven of the black person. Charlie Sheen, Steven Segal are not being blacklisted. No one is boycotting there movies or renewal tv contracts. Hell out of shape Segal is playing a washed up looking deputy somewhere. Man he had a killer body and Kaboom, he turned into a White Fat Albert!
rukidnme
June 28th, 2010
12:41 pm
Dear truth,
Lets ban Charlie Sheen, Martha Stewart, Robert Downey JR and Tim Allen (toy story)
All convicted Felons!!!!!
C
June 28th, 2010
12:44 pm
Chris honored the beloved MJ – in fact, he nailed it! Yes, he performed – afterall, he is an entertainer – a young one still; he continues to pay his pentence. I think the emotions were the real deal…. When he combines the significance of the tribute, the wake of his recent “major conduct error”, the very words of the song, the fact that a great deal of his dance motivation has come from MJ or MJ-esque influences, his very first formal time back in front of FANS & PEERS …. Hey, that can get the best of even the strongest entertainer. Even the hardened ganstas were moved. …. Rock on Chris!
Brought me to tears.....
June 28th, 2010
12:44 pm
I think he was overcome with emotion from the song, and is truly ashamed. You can tell by the way he walks, he walks like he’s ashamed. I think we need to give him a break. Didnt “holier than thou” BeBe Winans beat the crap out of his wife? Ok then how come we forgave him so quickly. And I believe Rhianna smacked him first and he went off on her in the car. So both were at fault. You see she didnt persecute him that much, its only because she probably started the hitting. Chris welcome back….I missed you, ya talented brutha!!!
edcane
June 28th, 2010
12:45 pm
(in Dave Chappelles’ voice) It’s a wrap SON!
Scorp
June 28th, 2010
12:49 pm
Bebe did not beat his wife, you can check the outcome of that case (google it) but his wife basically lied.
Rihanna hit Chris with her stiletto, and bit him, and none of that was reported. She has a bad temper that many have spoke on, but no one cares about that either. He wasn’t right to beat her, but she also was not right to place her hands (or other objects) on him either.
Fan1
June 28th, 2010
12:51 pm
No one is overlooking the fact that Chris Brown beat Rihanna. No one said that it was OK. People are saying he made a mistake and they hope that he has learned from his mistake. People are so quick to judge other. Have you looked back on your own life at the mistakes you have made. What if GOD would not forgive you for the mistakes that you have made. Chris Brown is the one who will have to face GOD on judgement day for his mistakes as we all will have to do.
Bernie Matt
June 28th, 2010
12:57 pm
I bet Hell-Bent and some others on here love going to see those Braves! And the Atlanta Media and the so-called “Women’s advocate groups” don’t even mess with the Braves and their wife beating manager, Bobby Cox! Black women wake up! These groups are not about you and don’t care about you, they just see an opportunity to destroy your husbands, fathers and brothers. Don’t support these groups, unitl you can verify that they’ve gone after the Bobby Cox’s of the world, with the same verocity that they go after the Chris Brown’s of the world.
“WHO YA WIT”
Marca
June 28th, 2010
12:58 pm
@nypeach.. you have nerver read anything where Rihanna has admitted hitting him first.Maybe not in that infamous incident that happened in February of last year.But in her police report she admitted to an incident that happened before where they were involved in a verbal argument and she admitted hitting him first,and he pushed her against the wall.
She also admitted hitting her little brother over the head with a glass bottle.She too comes from a violent past.She admitted in the 20/20 interview that ‘we were both dangerous for each other’.People close to them have said the problem is they are both too hot headed for their own good.
Insiders have reported numerous events where she has hit him first.On the night of the February incident,before they got in that car that she was seen taking off her shoe and hitting him on the head with the heel.
In light of that,people will automatically assume that on that night,maybe the same thing could have happened.It is no excuse for hitting her,he should of just walked away.However that is easier said than done when you are a hot headed youth with serious anger issues
They brought out the worst in each other and both abused each other.As one insider has said if you are not close to the situation and don’t know the two of them then you should be very very careful to put the blame on Chris Brown alone.
Blessed
June 28th, 2010
12:59 pm
For all you Chris Brown haters…get over it…apparently, God has forgiven him and that’s the only person who matters…none of us, ABSOLUTELY NONE OF US CAN THROW ANY STONES!!!
ME
June 28th, 2010
1:01 pm
I am AMAZED that a bunch of ADULTS would sit around and dream up foolishness to spew about a KID? Did anyone of you think Sen. Robert Byrd was INSINCERE when he DENOUNCED the KKK? STFU and leave this 21 yr old KID the HELL ALONE ALREADY! He had 1 fight so what. EMINEM “the great” had multiple DOMESTIC VIOLENCE episodes with his wife Kim Mathers and I have yet to see a report in this and other cheap rags DENOUNCING him or his actions!
areuserious
June 28th, 2010
1:03 pm
It yet continues to amaze me how judgemental people can be, yes Chris was wrong for what he did and he will pay the price but who are we to judge or to say when he’s paid the price is that not up to God. People kill me acting as if they’ve never made a mistake. Who are you to say he’s not sincere, thats between him and his God. I for one believe in forgiveness and second and maybe even third chances. We all are sinners and fall short.
Head Scratcher
June 28th, 2010
1:03 pm
We all have made mistakes in our lives. I know in the 39 years that I have been blessed to live on this earth I have. For those mistakes I did make I always hoped if I did someone wrong that they would find it in the hearts to forgive me. To me Chris Brown was sincere in his performance last night. He may not have made the wises choice in his actions against Rhianna, and I don’t condone what he did at all. But the last time I checked Chris Brown is not perfect, and neither are we.
@nypeach
June 28th, 2010
1:03 pm
The National Coalition For Men (NCFM) calls on Rihanna to discuss her own reported violence against Brown as well if she wants to shed light on the problem honestly.
According to court records and other sources, Rihanna struck Brown in the face “numerous times” before Brown assaulted her (’http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/768865/rihanna-hit-chris-brow…’). NCFM purports although that would not justify his more severe assault, her violence should not be ignored, and if she does not ‘woman up’ to it then her message will be the usual one-sided double standards that leave female perpetration covered up.
The saying, ‘There is no excuse for domestic violence,’ applies to both sexes. Female violence in relationships is not rare but is often hypocritically deemed acceptable or humorous, such as in the film, Sideways. It is part of the cycle of domestic violence, which cannot be stopped without addressing the problem honestly. Children are damaged just by witnessing domestic violence, regardless of its severity.
If Rihanna sincerely wants to raise awareness about domestic violence, NCFM calls on her to be forthcoming about her own violence and to address the problem honestly.
Couldn't Just Get Over It
June 28th, 2010
1:03 pm
This morning Ricky Smiley and another guy stated that you should never allow people to count you out and that Chris Brown is a really nice guy. Additionally, they stated he’s pretty much paid his dues and we should allow him to move on. They went on to state how God has a plan for Chris and a few other comments. I agree with a few points they made, but Chris sure wasn’t a nice guy when he was beating on her.
I was a huge Chris Brown fan and here’s the problem I have with him, Chris saw his mother abused, why repeat the cycle? He has spoken about how difficult it was to witness the abuse and his feelings toward the man who abused his mom. This seems to be a non-issue to the many of the people who are responding on this board. It’s one of the reasons why we are so messed up as a society, we just don’t care. We hold people up, even when they are wrong and we make sure to make plenty of excuses for them. People want to say she profited from it and she did this and that. No one was in that car but the two of them and you have people on this board speaking as if they were there and got the inside scoop, when in truth they could care less about any of us. Bottom line, a MAN can handle a woman without punching her, even if it means leaving her! A man nor woman should beat on one another, ever!
Now, why am I even bothering with this, we have a major problem when adults justify the beating of a young woman! That’s why a lot of young girls in MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL are being pounded by their boyfriends and are not telling anyone! They hear their ignorant mothers saying Riahnna shouldn’t have done this and that. They’re listening to the boys(men with the mentality of a preteen) laugh and joke about how Chris, “popped” her good and “everybody need to leave po Chris alone.” The message is very clear and adults are making sure of that! Many of the people on this post would give the same sympathy to a child abuser or child molester, which let’s you know the caliber of some people responding here. And no, I’m not going overboard here, how many cases have you heard of a mother knowing her child was being abused and did NOTHING?
I hope Chris has learned and has grown from this chapter in his life. I pray he understands what to do the next time, if he’s ever in a situation like that again (A MAN can get out without punching. It can be done, I’ve seen it happen.). In time, I hope he gets his career back and talk to others, encouraging them to NOT repeat the cycle of abuse.
In parting, my mother was involved with an abusive man. She was eight months pregnant when he blew her head off with a shotgun. He felt that if he couldn’t have her, no one would. My mom couldn’t just, “get over it”, death is permanent. A lot of people said he was a nice guy too. I refuse to repeat the cycle. Lesson learned early!
Nikki
June 28th, 2010
1:04 pm
YUMMMMMMMM………………….
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
1:04 pm
Fake or not, let’s talk about that DEEP MESSAGE John Legend gave. We as americans need to start giving back to our communities.
nypeach
June 28th, 2010
1:05 pm
Marca, again, no proof that the night of the incident she hit first. But my point is not to ruin his career by holding this over his head forever. My point is that we as women need to stop accusing our sisters of bringing physical violence on themselves. The first instinct, it seemed, was to somehow make this her fault, and I think our community has a real problem with that. Was he sincere? Probably. But can we please let him accept the full consequences of his actions without hitting the “but she started” autopilot button. Just sayin’.
What's the Point?
June 28th, 2010
1:06 pm
@Hell bent & Get Real – hope u r this ’serious’ and angry about child molesters, murderers. Were you this upset when Cathiloc preists were moved from church to church and paying off their victims? What happened between Chris Brown and Rihanna was/is between them! Hopefully,they have grown and BOTH will learn from this incident.
Big Jim
June 28th, 2010
1:12 pm
Since so many of you feel God’s awesome power should judge
Chris “B.I.” Brown, where was God when Rhianna was popping
off and getting her face tenderized!?
Young black women are lost. You’re not old enough to know
that getting your ass kicked is not acceptable. It has nothing
to do with throwing stones or being without sin, but more to do
with NOT ALLOWING OURSELVES TO BE DISRESPECTED
EVEN IT MEANS NOT DOING IT TO OURSELVES!!!
If you are a female and you think that Chris Brown deserves
better than what he’s getting now, then your fathers did a piss
poor job of raising you. Mothers should be ashamed as well.
I would disown my daughter for letting a man abuse her, I would
execute my son for abusing a woman.
jadalynstarr
June 28th, 2010
1:12 pm
THAT PERFORMANCE WAS SINCERE AND HEART FELT ENOUGH TO ME ! MJ WAS LIKE A MENTOR TO HIM & THE MEDIA HAS BEEN TRYING TO BREAK DOWN CHRIS’S IMAGE JUST LIKE THEY DID TO MJ &ESPECIALLY THAT SONG CARRIES SIGNIFICANT MEANING. WHAT CHRIS DID TO RIHANNA ISNT RIGHT, BUT WHERE IS SOCIETIES FORGIVENESS? WE ARE QUICK TO HATE AND SLOW TO LOVE. NOT ONE OF US IS PERFECT ON THIS PLANET, REMEMBER THAT ! “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone John 8:7 “
oneofeach4me
June 28th, 2010
1:14 pm
Wow….. tough crowd.
His performance was outstanding and not one person could do a tribute to MJ as well as he.
Whether or not the breakdown was real….. seemed to me it was. At the same time though… I don’t think that changes who he is per say. It just changes his situation.
@Rie
June 28th, 2010
1:23 pm
Never heard of Tracy Lawrence but the following men are ABUSERS: Eminem, Charlie Sheen, Mickey Rourke, Sean Penn, Christian Slater, Tom Sizemore, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee (love him though), Paul McCartney, David Hasselhoff etc. The following men have been with UNDER AGE CHILDREN: Jerry Seinfeld (17 yr old H.S. student Shoshanna Lonstein), Rob Lowe (had an orgy w/16 yr old), Don Johnson (Melanie Griffith), Jack Nicholson (14 yr old Mia Farrow), Roman Polanski (convicted felon child rapist YET successful film maker) & Woody Allen (married the child he ADOPTED..ewwwww)! If these UPSTANDING GENTELMEN are allowed to move on with their lives, I THINK A KID who had 1 fight @ age 19 w/ a person who struck him 1st should also be able to move forward don’t you?
drughi
June 28th, 2010
1:27 pm
His only chance to gain his career back will be determined by you. I don’t believe him. In the world of reality TV this stunt seemed predictable. It’s hard not to be a skeptic.
Fan1
June 28th, 2010
1:28 pm
People get a life. I guess you have never made any mistakes in your life. NO WE DO NOT CONDONE WHAT CHRIS BROWN DONE TO RIHANNA. THIS IS WHY SO MANY OF US ARE MISSING OUR BELESSING TODAY. WE JUST KEEP DWELLING ON THE PAST. IT HAPPENED, HE NEED TO LEARN FROM HIS MISTAKE ON MOVE FORWARD WITH HIS LIFE. IF A MAN DISOWN HIS DAUGHTER BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN BEAT BY A MAN THEN THAT’S NOT SAY MUCH FOR YOU AS A FATHER.
@Couldn't Just Get Over It
June 28th, 2010
1:29 pm
STFU! Not only did Chris witness abuse but that animal was beating on him since Chris was 7 to age 12 at which time that fool shot himself in the head in front of 12 yr old Chris Brown & is mother as they were attempting to flee. You should get your facts straight before adding comment! Chris Brown has lost nothing if he has lost you as a FAN!
@Marca
June 28th, 2010
1:34 pm
The National Coalition For Men (NCFM) calls on Rihanna to discuss her own reported violence against Brown as well if she wants to shed light on the problem honestly.
According to court records and other sources, Rihanna struck Brown in the face “numerous times” before Brown assaulted her (’http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/768865/rihanna-hit-chris-brow…’). NCFM purports although that would not justify his more severe assault, her violence should not be ignored, and if she does not ‘woman up’ to it then her message will be the usual one-sided double standards that leave female perpetration covered up.
The saying, ‘There is no excuse for domestic violence,’ applies to both sexes. Female violence in relationships is not rare but is often hypocritically deemed acceptable or humorous, such as in the film, Sideways. It is part of the cycle of domestic violence, which cannot be stopped without addressing the problem honestly. Children are damaged just by witnessing domestic violence, regardless of its severity.
If Rihanna sincerely wants to raise awareness about domestic violence, NCFM calls on her to be forthcoming about her own violence and to address the problem honestly.
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
1:37 pm
You excuse makers are stupid people. If a priest touches a child he is a piece of trash, Charlie Sheen is a piece of trash, I don’t say, “well what they did is wrong but lets find all of the black people who are trash too!” Stupid fools they are all wrong-no matter what color they are.
You don’t care about a black woman who was abused, because her abuser can sing and dance…you are trash. There are a lot of little black girls and young black women who are being abused and don’t report it-I guess it is ok if thier abusers can sing and dance.
You excuse makers are losers and failures to your Women and need to protect them. Again, there are plenty of good black men out there, stop glorifying the trash because they entertain you!
Idiots.
Well-Orchestrated Performance
June 28th, 2010
1:41 pm
For those that say he couldn’t have faked that… he’s a performer. This was something that was orchestrated to shift the focus. “Look how sensitive he is. Awww, he’s really remorseful” – had he done that at the Grammy’s or MTV Music Awards, he would NOT have gotten that response. It’s not about talent as much anymore (there are plenty of talented MJ impersonators in Vegas & Japan that could perform equally-well.), it’s all about image and public perception.
And as someone who has been in the music industry for almost 20 years and works now with their legal and financial advisors, his incident with Rhianna was not his first and had there not been papparazzi around, this would have never come to light. These situations are ‘business matters’ where there is a lot of money involved/invested in the artists. They are pawns in some ways, and the labels ensure that their ‘performers’ are shielded and protected as much as possible.
If he wasn’t ‘milking it’ for those entire 4 minutes or so, he would have walked off the stage. Hope they break out the body language/facial expression experts to reveal how truly unconvincing his ‘performance’ was.
Fan1
June 28th, 2010
1:46 pm
Get Real – No one is making excuses. No one is forgetting the fact the Chris Brown beat Rihanna. We are only saying we hope that he has learned from his mistake. We are talking about forgiveness. I guess you are PERFECT and has never made any mistakes.
Blessed&HighlyFavored
June 28th, 2010
1:46 pm
Whether Chris Brown’s performance last night was real or fake, he did his job as an entertainer. The tribute of dance to MJ was AMAZING!!!! Job well done. Everyone has a private life, unfortunately because of his status, that part of his life became public. NO ONE IS WITHOUT SIN!!!! It’s not right for us to judge him because there is only ONE JUDGE and we will all have our day before HIM sooner or later. As for my opinion (cause like butt-holes everyone has one) I do believe that he was wrong to put his hands on a woman, there’s no justification. But as far as paying his debt to society, he doesn’t owe us anything. I appreciate the gesture of him giving us an apology, but we are not the ones he has to answer to. As for the fans, I think that is where we as a society has gone wrong. The media said that he owes his fans all of these apologies and what not because he is a ROLE MODEL. WHY are we regaurding Chris Brown as a role model, he’s simply an ENTERTAINER!! So let him entertain….but we as a society; parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents, we have the duty to teach our children that by no means is it ever okay to HIT A WOMAN and just because a person is in the spotlight that doesn’t mean you have to immulate their every behavior. Please understand that we are all humans and none of us are without sin.
I stand alone
June 28th, 2010
1:48 pm
I was a huge Chris Brown fan and here’s the problem I have with him, Chris saw his mother abused, why repeat the cycle? He has spoken about how difficult it was to witness the abuse and his feelings toward the man who abused his mom.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. This too is my only concern with everything that went down. I don’t understand this part when he’s been on tv discussing the abuse he witnessed his mother suffering. WOW, I was blown away. The sins of the father rests with the son!
THE MEDIA HAS BEEN TRYING TO BREAK DOWN CHRIS’S IMAGE JUST LIKE THEY DID TO MJ! Yes, a few minutes after his death, everybody freaking loved the genius that he was…almost made me want to puke choking on all the hypocrisy!!!
The Bandit
June 28th, 2010
1:51 pm
cmon, son, he was faking, but not for the reason you think. After all that dancing (great job by the way), he could not hit any notes and tried to mplay it off by crying. Look at the tape, he sounded terrible. That was the reason.
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
1:57 pm
@Fan1- I don’t have to be perfect, to not be a criminal!
Stop spending massive energy defending the embarrasments of the community (Mike Vick, T.I., Gucci Mane, Lil’ Wayne etc.) and spend more energy on those beng positive (Jill Scott, John Legend, Will and Jada-Pinkett Smith) and the community will be better.
Keep supporting these hood figures and your community will remain what it has devolved into!
Fan1
June 28th, 2010
2:01 pm
Chris Brown is human. We all make mistakes in our lives. What if someone JUDGED us everytime we made a mistake the way people are judging Chris Brown. What if people never forgave you for the mistakes that you made. He made a mistake let him learn from the mistake and move on with his life. NO a man should not hit a woman. Have you ever thought that her hitting him bought back memories of his mom being beaten and he did not know any other way to react. If you have not been in his situtation seeing your mom being beat then dont talk about what you would not have done.
Fan1
June 28th, 2010
2:07 pm
@Get Real- Why do BLACK PEOPLE have to be hood figures there are WHITE PEOPLE out here that have done far worse things. I would say the same thing if Chris Brown was white. I guess it ok for white men to beat on their wife – girlfriend and it to be shoved under the rug.
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
2:17 pm
All black people don’t identify with the losers I mentioned. In fact, many think that those dregs of society are a huge problem in the Black Community as they are proped up and used to sell products to young people while using derogotory and shameful messages to get paid.
If Chris Brown were white I would say he is the same low life punk, who faked cyring last night to get back in good graces with women, to sell albums and make money- that he is a Black Man
Steven Segal and Charlie Sheen are punks and low lifes too and should have family members of the women they abused beat the hell out of them.
Color doesn’t matter to me, actions do.
A mistake is not beating a woman, getting out of a car pulling said woman out of car, beating her somemore then driving off-that’s a crime.
If there were no pictures you’d be saying she was lying or making excuses for him.
Fight for the innocenct not the gulty who can sing and dance really well.
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
2:24 pm
@nypeacha – no public assumptions, as a journalist, you definitely should have known that there were NUMEROUS reports of her hitting him first. I googled enough articles to read about what happened. Not some news rags or gossip columns either. Maybe it was a slow news day and you missed it – but it was stated that she said so. As far as Chris with the public relations tour – i guessed i missed that because he went home and went into hiding -then it was stated BY RHIANA – that she went back to him-so we know he was with her for a couple of weeks-she however, decided she couldn’t do it-the only time I remember seeing him was after her appearances when he was on Larry King (who had gained the exclusive interview)
@browneyedqt – not a fool – stating the facts – i will not stoop to your level and call you anything – i am bigger than that – if you would go back and read my posts and what they were in reference to – you would see EVERYTHING I said – and in actually reading and comprehending my posts you would know that it was foolish of you to make the comments and call me a name.
BTW I have a daughter – I have let her know that she is to keep her hands to herself – I have seen women beat on men – however, men do not come forward because they see it as embarrassing. I never said it was OK to hit her, I also stated he should have walked away, BUT no one was in that car – it was reported she hit him FIRST (the FOOL said it again)-maybe that was his breaking point and we don’t know what transpired before or after that – we are only going by one version and guess who that version belongs to. Even when he appeared on Larry King – he NEVER told what happened that night.
I know of women who are hot headed and tempermental and all I am saying is that we as women need to know that we can’t keep putting our hands on someone and then we are shocked when they actually hit us back. Does it make it right for a man to hit a woman NO BUT Everyone has a breaking point, why do you think there is so much crime BLACK and WHITE related to it. Domestic violence is a SERIOUS issue – and if any woman feels like they are in danger – I pray that they stand strong and get out.
Bottom line, isn’t the justice system put in place to help rehabilitate people for their actions? He has done all that was required of him, it is OVER!!! They have both moved on and so should everyone else.
Truth
June 28th, 2010
2:30 pm
Waiting patiently for the White Entertainment Television Awards show……
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
2:38 pm
@itamazesme-your view on the justice system is wrong. It is not to rehabilitate, it is to PUNISH people for crimes, rehabilition is up to the individual.
For you to say you have a daughter and write the things you do is shocking. The evidince is clear, Chris Brown beat a woman. many women go back and continue that cycle.
Im glad the UK kept his behind out of thier country trying to dance for dollars.
Women like Jaunita Bynum and Rhianna should be applauded…if he hits you one time, you should leave.
I hope you are teaching your daughter that.
Eve
June 28th, 2010
2:41 pm
Not fake- he is an entertainer and would no want to squander an opportunity to “show-off” plus it doesnt take a rocket scientist to see that he was trying to keep going- a fake would have brokedown and milked the breakdown! which he did not do. he is a singer not a trained actor. even a trained actor would have multiple takes to get a performance that “real” right! I am not necessarily saying that because it wasnt fake you should forgive him- just that it definitely was not fake. Also- that song is just emotional- i get choked up when i hear it and i dont believe i have to “look at myself in the mirror” !
deserae
June 28th, 2010
3:00 pm
i loved the performance i shed a tear he did a wonderful job ! he After that performance he made his comeback I LUV U CHRIS!
lns
June 28th, 2010
3:01 pm
@ Truth- You already have them, they are called the Grammys, Academy awards, Tonys, Emmys and few others………………
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
3:09 pm
@get real – yes it is to punish for your crime you commit, but it is to rehabilitate you as well – i guess when you go before the parole board to see if you can fit back into society – you don’t see that as if you have been rehabiliated? Because if you haven’t you don’t get out. No for me to have a daughter and write the things I do is not shocking it is keeping IT REAL!!! I teach and i have taught her several things including as I stated DO NOT put your hands on anyone. The UK is about money as well, and mark my words, after last night’s performance I promise you he will be over there soon. If there is a huge fan base and they see the profit it will happen, it is about business at the end of the day. For the record you are applauding Rhianna – you do know that after that beating she went back to him don’t you? I never condoned his actions, but I do believe in forgiveness. END OF STORY. I have questions for you – Do you know truly about OUR community? or are you just going by what is reported via the media? You seem to be stuck on only a couple of names as “positive” black people or are they the only ones you know?- i mentioned before the names you used have been involved in things of their own just NOT as public. While you are here to advocate for the BLACK community – let me ask you something. Who are the thugs or hoods selling meth in your community? Can you give us a community that we can use as an example? You only see what is portrayed in the media – you don’t see the good in our community – just this past April a young BLACK male 17 years old took his first solo flight in an airplane, he is a third generation pilot. His dad took his first solo flight at 16 and is now a Captain for delta, one of only a FEW BLACK pilots for delta, his grandfather is the one that opened the School because of his fascination with flying. That is just one of many stories – you NEVER see portrayed in the media – why? because the media is no more than a factual entertainment rag that knows if you show too much of the good stuff ratings take a dive – but show all the bad stuff and they soar – Blacks don’t own crime – and little BLACK girls are not the only ones that are NOT reporting abuse – why you went there I don’t understand. Domestic Violence, crime, entertainers who have done wrong – ALL of these are blind because they see NO COLOR.
I stand alone
June 28th, 2010
3:13 pm
“Waiting patiently for the White Entertainment Television Awards show……”
Thanks INS
Grammys, Academy awards, Tonys, Emmys and few others………………
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
3:35 pm
I can assur that thugs and meth users in my community won’t have people rooting for them and are certainly not glorified.
@itamazesme-Any accomplishment of any race should be applauded. But it doesn’t erase or justify the garbage the music industry us putting out in the black community and the damage that it is doing to the young people or excuse Chris Browns woman beating behavior.
You forgive him. I’m not impressed
Courtney
June 28th, 2010
3:40 pm
@Get Real
“Steven Segal and Charlie Sheen are punks and low lifes too and should have family members of the women they abused beat the hell out of them.
Color doesn’t matter to me, actions do.
Question? Do you feel that they still deserve to have a career?
faith
June 28th, 2010
3:41 pm
shut up aready, chris is a young man who made mistakes, and have ask for forgiveness. what about people that are still doing very, very wrong things in this world. and getting away with it.like child molesters and covering up police doing beatings. I’m a long beach resident of 15yrs and can say seeing alot of families being discriminated, i bet people would hide behind the door if the news showed up. how whites owners have discriminated a black family and disable son at 362 redondo , roscos chicken waffle on atlomtios st. in long beach wilson h. school prom of 2010 disaster. children millers hospital in long beach, is a good hospital to so many people say. wrong things do happen to patients their. i’m a witness to it. my 4yr old still is suffering behind the lost of his foot cover up. chris brown has suffer for what he did . and when chris showed his emotions we cried to, it was about michael jackson the song man in the morrior would be one of the hardest songs to song without crying since michael jackson death. hello wake up people. touching feelings from chris brown in memory of michael
He’s sorry for his past. god bless you all. peace
itamazesme
June 28th, 2010
4:13 pm
You don’t know if you are supporting or glorifying a woman beater or meth user as an entertainer. If they haven’t been caught and (gasp at the thought) the women are too afraid to report it.
Exactly what is this music which is in YOUR community as well doing to the Black community? What damage has it done to the young people. Unfortunately, our young BLACK and White, have made poor choices – these are mistakes they CHOSE to make. For example, If they want to wear the disgusting fashion of sagging (which by the way white kids do to) then it is a choice they made. These people are entertainers end of story – may not be your preference – some of it isn’t mine – but they are just that. And name ONE TIME Chris’ actions were given an excuse here today. Only thing people said was let it go and forgive him (which he doesn’t need from me or you). Conveniently, I see that you are spewing woulda’s, shoulda’s, and oughta’s, but not once have you given a valid reason why you feel the black community owns the negative or why you as part of the white community could have such audacity to point the finger into the community. I am not blind to the fact that there is wrong in my community but you are immune to the fact that it is in yours as well.
I never need anyone to be impressed with me, that is for idiots.
Have a great day Get Real
nika4eva
June 28th, 2010
4:17 pm
What is wrong with this world! Are you serious?!? The people that are calling Chris Brown out need to get an attitude check. People make mistakes. No one knows what Brown was doing on the stage except for him and God. I am sorry for the people who do not believe in God. But we all make mistakes. No matter if your famous, regular, black, white, young, old, we all do it. And for the people that believe in Chris I thank you. We need more of you in this world. I’m talking to everyone: If you have never sinned, made a mistake, lied, cheated, or whatever, then you can talk about Chris Brown. Get some sense. I am a teenager and I know better than that. If Brown made a mistake last night, let him make it so he can learn from it. People got the nerve to talk about him like they are perfect. No!!!! Nobody is perfect and you need to realize it. Chris Brown is human and he deserves respect no matter what he did in the past. So check yourself. See if you have the nerve to talk about a person because you don’t and everyone knows it. That’s what I have to say.
Get Real
June 28th, 2010
4:43 pm
Excuses and finger pointing lead to doom. This blog was about Chris Brown. Charlie Sheen and Stven Segal should be able to work as should Chris Brown. Doesn’t change the fact all 3 are women beating trash.
Arlo
June 28th, 2010
5:11 pm
He sings & dances pretty good for a guy that likes to beat on women. I heard his mother was beaten & he witnessed it as a child, He obviously is carrying on that behavior in his life as well. I guess he can act too!!!
drock
June 28th, 2010
10:29 pm
People get real. What if your man or lady took your cell and just started going thru it I’m sure a fight will be in the making. Sometimes pushing and shoving usually end up ugly and thats what happened. Some of you need to think about all the dodo you have done and you’ll let it go.
Sal
June 28th, 2010
11:29 pm
Don’t get me wrong, what Chris did to Rhianna was inexcusable, but for you all that are still bashing Chris, God help you. He has forgiven that kid a long time ago. Lord help you if you ever do one thing wrong. Live “your” life, Chris is. I think yes it was emotional to be paying a tribute to someone he admired, but I think the breakdown was more about this past year of dealing with the bashing and unable to show that he’s made any kind of change ’cause y’all won’t let him. I wish nothing but the best for him and that he has truly learned that what he did was wrong and to continue changing for the better despite the haters that don’t want him to.
christo
June 29th, 2010
12:21 am
this idiot is faking….anyone who thinks he isnt is a moron and needs to get a life and get smacked in the head
Lateese
June 29th, 2010
2:59 am
Listen up people there is only one “JUDGE” and he is in the sky, and although it is never okay to hit anybody “Chris Brown” won’t be the first and surely won’t be the last. Let’s not make Chris Brown the escapegoat or the poster child for the millions and billions of people who have and still are getting away with mental and physical abuse of others. I think it is time for everyone to get over it and “LET GO & LET GOD” handle this, and if you don’t have GOD in your life then let the courts do their job and make that decision.
Volkswagen
June 29th, 2010
5:49 am
What Chris Brown did was a lot worse than what Eliot Spitzer did. Anyway, I agree that you rarely read about Rhianna hitting Chris first. Doesn’t make what Chris did right, but you learn in elementary school that if you hit somebody, you just might get hit back.
Lisa
June 29th, 2010
12:23 pm
“People need to just let it go”? Um, if I’m not mistaken, this guy choked and bit his girlfriend.
DaDa
June 29th, 2010
12:50 pm
I agree Sonja. Charlie Sheen is not getting the same negative publicity.
someone
June 29th, 2010
1:30 pm
if you really knew whho chris brown is then you would know why he was so emotional. Chris Brown looked up to Micheal Jackson chris’s music video were just a remix of micheal song and he luv him soo much. CHris Brown said in his movie he lived off of Micheal growing up so by him crying is just sayin that he misses him alot now that he was doing it for fans noo becuz he loved micheal
jmt
June 29th, 2010
11:33 pm
Like many of you, when I saw his breakdown I had mixed emotions also. At first I wondered about his sincerity. After watching his performance tonight again, I do believe he was truly overcome with emotion. Imagine being the one who made a mistake that the world discussed and dissected. In no way making excuses for him because he error was not a good one. But I do know that we all make mistakes and I hope that he is given a 2nd chance.
TIRED!!!!!
June 30th, 2010
2:18 am
NO SYMPATHY!! Agree with hell bent and GET real…We as black people should be tired of this FAKE THUG HOOD era!!! bunch of sissy protrying themselves as TOUGH!!! MORE POSITIVE BLACK PEOPLE, PLEASE!!!!!!
Sonja
June 30th, 2010
4:40 pm
First of all @hell bent and get real, I don’t support thug, but I do support forgiveness!! Again, why is it okay for Charlie Sheen, Jerry Seinfeld, and others to be with underage girls and beat their spouses and never suffer the fallout that Chris Brown has. Charlie Sheen is still very popular and so is Jerry Seinfeld. I don’t remember Jerry getting the fallout for sleeping with an underage girl. All is forgiven for them, so why not Chris Brown. He is a young kid who made a mistake, and hopefully has learned from it. I was physically abused for most of my marriage. I will never forget, but I have forgiven him, and I’m no longer with him. Please stop passing judgement on Chris Brown. He should be able to have a career, just like Rihanna. And for those who talk about talent, Rihanna has none.
Sonja
June 30th, 2010
4:40 pm
I meant I don’t support thugs!!
Wright100
July 1st, 2010
2:47 pm
Everyone deserves forgiveness… Agree with the Spitzer comment.
Great article about the Chris Brown story is here
http://www.freireproject.org/blogs/chris-brown’s-michael-jackson-tribute%3A-truth-and-forgiveness-black-america
forgive&forget
July 1st, 2010
7:06 pm
Forgiveness does not mean that u condone something, everyone deserves forgiveness b/c God is required to forgive us if we ask to b forgiven so who r we as human beings to say someone doesnt need to be forgiven, and one more i feel like black people don’t necessarily hold thugs in high regard we are just a heck of a whole lot more willing to forgive than whites, maybe due to the fact that we have had to forgive throughout history for acts way worse than killing dogs r a domestic dispute between two very young adults. We have had to forgive for awful, unspeakable, and unbelievably evil acts committed on our ancestors so we’ve had plenty of practice at forgiving people…its just in our blood and on the contrary,it is acturally very theraputic to forgive because it’s about putting u back in control of the situation and not letting the other person r their actions control u any longer.
Mrs Romo
July 11th, 2010
2:28 am
I became a fan of Chris Brown after he performed on the AMA’s several years ago immitating Michael Jackson and I was soooo impressed and even got chills watching his performance. He is truley a Michael Jackson fan and the fact that everyone is giving him crap about breaking down on the BET awards is stupid. He didn’t fake his breakdown.. Chris Brown had to perform a tribute to his idol, “Who wouldn’t get emotional?”
Nike Shox Deliver
July 16th, 2010
3:07 am
I’m so happy that your blog widened my horizons. Thanks for your sharing.Good luck with you.
diva queen 1959
July 18th, 2010
2:06 pm
I think it was honest emotion. I cried while he was performing. Michael’s words were so profound that anyone who speaks those lyrics should be moved to change. Yes it was self reflective and maybe that’s why Chris cried, but I have noever beaten anyone up and I cried too.
We all have something we need to change. So why not start with the man in the mirror and ask him (or her) to change his ways. The message can’t be any clearer-lets try to make the world a better place! I feel you Chris Brown and it took true humbleness to sing such a spiritual song. Keep on keeping on bro man!