American R&B singer Chris Brown has been granted bail after being arrested in connection with an assault case.
The court ruled that he must pay £5 million to secure his release.
As part of the conditions for his bail, Brown, who is 36, is allowed to continue with his upcoming international tour, which starts on June 8 in Amsterdam.
This tour is significant for Brown, especially since he hasn’t performed much in public recently.
However, there are strict rules in place: if he fails to return to the UK for concerts starting June 15, he risks losing the entire £5 million he put up for bail.
Brown was arrested on May 15, 2025, at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, surprising fans just days before his UK performance.
The arrest relates to an incident from February 19, 2023, when he allegedly attacked music producer Abe Diaw in a London nightclub.
Authorities say he struck Diaw with a bottle during an argument, leading to serious charges.
Brown is expected to appear in court in Manchester on May 16, and concern is growing over how this will affect his European tour, especially given his controversial history.
Brown’s legal troubles date back to 2009, when he famously assaulted his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, which brought a lot of media attention and changed the perception of his career.
He pleaded guilty but avoided jail time, serving probation and doing community service instead.
Since then, he’s faced various legal issues, including a 2013 incident where he punched a man outside a hotel in Washington, D.C.
Read also:
- US-Nigerian Omolulu Akinlolu charged in connection with attack on Chris Brown
- Chris Brown arrested in UK following alleged assault on Music Producer
- Chris Brown Announces 20th Anniversary Stadium World Tour, Sending Fans Into a Frenzy
Although he managed to reduce the charges, public frustration continued to grow. In 2016, Brown was involved in a police standoff because of an allegation of threatening someone with a gun, although he wasn’t charged.
Brown has also faced serious claims of sexual misconduct over the years, although most have not led to convictions.
In 2018, he was arrested in Florida linked to a previous nightclub incident, and in 2019, he was detained in Paris regarding a rape allegation but was later released without charges.
He even sued an accuser for defamation after she claimed he had raped her.
As Brown prepares for his European tour, the uncertainty surrounding his legal situation looms large.
While fans are eager for him to return to the stage, it’s unclear whether the concerts will go ahead with his court dates taking priority right now.
