Chris Brown has sparked controversy after releasing his latest music video, “WE (Warm Embrace),” featuring Normani. While still condemning Brown for his infamous attack against Rihanna in 2009, people are also bashing Normani for choosing to collaborate with the 33-year-old artist.
chris brown was never held responsible for his YEARS of abusive behavior to multiple women by the music industry. men said nothing, women that took a stand were attacked and punished (see tinashe) …. this is so deep in music and the black community. abuse against BW is REWARDED.
— 🌞VALENTINA LAA BAMBOLEONA🌞 (@valentine2fine) June 21, 2022
Chloe working with Chris Brown… Normani working with Chris Brown…
What the hell y’all doing?!
— Get Her, Jade! (@keatingssixth) June 21, 2022
the way everybody knows without a doubt that chris brown beat on Rihanna and he’s still getting work in the industry my god
— Ӡ (@ihythreat) June 21, 2022
why are any women willingly working with chris brown rn like i’m genuinely fucking confused
— ??? (@TELEAZE) June 21, 2022
how can anyone work with chris brown and not see an abuser bc every time i see that man on the TL flashbacks of what he did to Rihanna immediately crosses my mind… i have such a strong hatred towards abusers as someone who has survived abused themselves
— JACINDA (they/them) (@brokebackboys) June 21, 2022
we’re COOKED. Normani baby what’s going on?? like chris brown?? CHRIS FUCKING BROWN???? https://t.co/EieFPmD2uu pic.twitter.com/N6zKqQADSJ
— prudence• JULY 29TH 🐝 (@framanii) June 21, 2022
While many people apparently choose not to forgive Brown, others are praising his work.
Chris Brown just dropped video of the year for warm embrace pic.twitter.com/D82YsFUeqJ
— 2022 NBA CHAMPIONS ⁶𓅓 (@_ovohb) June 21, 2022
i apologize for the person i’ll become when this Chris Brown album drops.
— #BREEZY (@BreezyftJimin) June 20, 2022
Tory Lanez, who remains one of Brown’s supporters, expects a big summer from the singer.
Mark my words ….. @chrisbrown is going to drop in a few … AND HES GUNNA FUCK THE WHOLE SUMMER UP 🔥🔥🔥 I heard the album dawg … LIEK 3 months ago ….the nigga got this song called “pass the time” …..OMGSH but beyond that whole album is all BANGERS . WATCH NIGGA 🔥🔥🔥🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽
— Tory Lanez (@torylanez) June 22, 2022
Normani appears as Brown’s dream girl in the latest music video. The 26-year-old artist majestically arrives at Brown’s mansion and makes a lasting impression, seducing him with her impeccable dance skills. The pair exchange a warm embrace and continue to become increasingly intimate throughout the video, living out their wildest fantasies.
In the real world, however, Brown’s tainted history continues to haunt him. According to Newsweek, the singer has faced multiple accusations of violence against women. Brown’s ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, requested a restraining order against the artist in 2017. Tran said Brown was aggressive toward her and demanded she return the money and jewels she received during their relationship.
Brown’s alleged attack against Rihanna in 2009 still remains the most graphic accusation brought against the musician, who faced criminal charges after photos revealed severe bruises on the Barbados singer. Brown pled guilty to assault and completed his probation in 2015.