Chris Brown made it clear that he’s not seeking validation from mainstream media or celebrities he deems as inauthentic.
Addressing the current landscape of media and celebrity culture, the singer declared his independence, stating that he’s uninterested in “tap dancing” for approval.
“I DONT WANT TO BE ACCEPTED FROM NONE OF THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA AND FAKE CELEBRITIES,” Brown expressed in his post. “I AM KING IN MY OWN LANE YOUR FAVE AINT GOT SHIT ON ME AND THEY KNOW IT.” He emphasized his resolve not to compromise for acceptance, asserting that others will ultimately seek forgiveness from him.
Brown’s relationship with mainstream media has been fraught since the highly-publicized assault of Rihanna in 2009.
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Most recently, he faced backlash during NBA All-Star Weekend when he was initially invited to participate in the celebrity game, only to have the invitation revoked later.
According to Brown, the NBA rescinded the offer under pressure from potential sponsors concerned about his involvement.
Ruffles, among the companies mentioned by Brown, purportedly expressed reservations about his participation in the game. However, the potato chip company swiftly denied any involvement in the decision-making process.
“[Ruffles] [five blue emoji caps] I guess yall tryna save face now!” Brown retorted on Instagram. “STAND ON BUSINESS. Don’t try to make it look like I’m trippin. YOU AND THE NBA representatives know exactly what yall are doin.”