‘Time to move on’: Chris Brown finds support online after he is disinvited from NBA All-Star Celebrity Game due to controversial past

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Chris Brown, the renowned American singer-songwriter, caused a buzz on social media recently when he disclosed via his Instagram story that he initially received an invitation from the NBA, only to have it rescinded later.

The NBA garnered attention recently with the unveiling ceremony of a statue honoring the iconic Lakers figure, Kobe Bryant, held at the Star Plaza outside the Crypto.com Arena.

The statue is meant to stand as a permanent tribute to Kobe's illustrious Lakers legacy, providing a place for fans worldwide to pay homage to him and reflect on his extraordinary basketball journey.

Vanessa, Kobe's widow, revealed the bronze statue, depicting Kobe pointing upwards, ahead of the Lakers' matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

Chris Brown asserts he is 'sick' of people bothering him

According to reports from the Daily Mail, Brown recently vented his frustration on his Instagram story, which has since disappeared from the platform due to its limited viewing duration. In his story, he alleged that he was disinvited to participate in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

Brown, who was attending Men's Fashion Week in Paris, attributed sponsor concerns about his troubled history as the reason for his purported invitation and subsequent removal from the annual basketball event, as per the Daily Mail.

On his Instagram story, shared by the Daily Mail, Brown uploaded a screenshot of an email he purportedly received inviting him to the game that was scheduled for Friday, February 16, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Additionally, as reported by the Daily Mail, Brown also shared a picture of the blue uniform he would have worn as a member of Lil Wayne's team. The artist, known for his interest in numerology, stated that the NBA offered him a courtside seat, which he vehemently declined.

Expressing his frustration on social media, Brown wrote, "I was asked by the NBA to play in the all star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn't do IT because of their sponsors like RUFFLES. At this point, I'm sick of people bothering me and I'm tired of living in the f***king past. I POSTED THE EMAILS SO YALL COULD SEE. The NBA still was tryna get me to come and sit court side... NOT F***ING HAPPENING."

Brown asserted that the NBA rescinded his invitation due to his past, including a 2012 nightclub brawl involving Drake and NBA star Tony Parker. Despite injuries, no charges were filed.

According to the Daily Mail, in the same year, he violated a restraining order by attending a Halloween party with Rihanna, dressed controversially.

Brown's struggles continued with diagnoses of bipolar disorder and PTSD in 2014, leading to jail time for probation violations. In 2021, police were called to his home after an alleged assault, according to TMZ and Los Angeles ABC affiliate reports.

Internet asserts Chris Brown deserves a second chance

A user wrote on Facebook, "The problem is they reaching out to him.. that man is minding his business and these award shows and platforms reach out to him. Then take back their invitation. They know about his past before contacting him. He’s been quiet and doing good. And tbh they needed him because the nba all stars BEEN BORING."

Another user wrote, "Aren’t we supposed to be all about rehabilitation. Most of us aren’t the same person when we get older. Time to move on."

A user commented, "I am so sorry. Yes that’s how it is sometimes. People aren’t loyal. You just have to continue your growth."

Another user commented, "They need to give him a break he has paid for his mistake and I am sure he has learned his lesson by now everyone deserves a second chance his talent should not have to be put on the backburner for one mistake and people should leave him alone I know he must be frustrated."

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