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Chris Brown Earns First Diamond Certified Single With “No Guidance”

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chris Brown is one of the best-selling artists of all time. He’s been called the “King of R&B” by his peers. He also has the most RIAA Gold certified singles and RIAA multi-Platinum singles of any male star in pop history. It’s difficult to imagine an achievement that Chris Brown hasn’t already unlocked, and yet, he has topped himself. The singer recently scored his first ever Diamond certified single with “No Guidance,” his 2019 hit with Drake.

Chris Brown confirmed the massive achievement on November 13. He posted a response to the Diamond certification on Instagram, writing: “Diamond. Cook and remain humble.” A Diamond certification is given to songs that have managed to eclipse 10 million units. It’s a rare feat reserved for singles that stand the test of time, and continue to draw streams years after their release. “No Guidance” is a perfect example of this phenomenon. The single peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. It marked Chris Brown’s highest charting pop song since “Forever” a decade earlier. It also set a record for most weeks on top of the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart.

Chris Brown Holds The Record For Most Gold Singles

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“No Guidance” may not have topped the Billboard Hot 100, but it’s become, statistically, the biggest song of Chris Brown’s career. It was a catchy song, but part of the song’s enduring appeal is definitely the crossover between Breezy and Drizzy. The two artists were passionate rivals for most of the 2010s, but they decided to set their differences aside and collab. The anticipation was high, and “No Guidance” delivered. “I just always had a lot of admiration for his talent,” Drake told Rap Radar in 2019. “And I think finally he gave me the mutual respect and admiration by allowing me to take the lead on the song.”

Chris Brown’s Diamond certification is a respite from the negative press that has been surrounding him in recent weeks. The singer is the focus of the new documentary A History of Violence, which delved into his troubled past and interviews various women who have accused him of violent behavior. The doc led to a renewed interest in the more sordid aspects of Brown’s career. Obviously, these allegations have done very little to impact his success, as his new RIAA plaque can attest.

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Drake And Chris Brown Sued For $5 Million Over Song Theft Allegations

October 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake and Chris Brown were one of the most notable feuds of the 2010s. Nobody expected them to come together for a smash single in 2019, and yet they did. “No Guidance” was everywhere that year, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. It was a comeback of sorts for Brown, and a cherry on top of Drake’s dominant decade. Now, however, “No Guidance” has both artists in legal trouble. They are among the people named in a new lawsuit by Tykeiya Dore. The singer alleges that they stole the basic melody and structure of her song.

Tykeiya Dore filed the lawsuit in New Jersey on October 25. AllHipHop reports that the lawsuit cites copyright infringement over the 2016 song “I Got It.” Dore alleges that Drake and Chris Brown stole the “chord progressions, tempo, pitch, key, melody, harmony, rhythm, structure, phrasing, and lyrics” of their song, which released three years prior. She also points to frequent Drake collaborator, Vinylz, to support her case. Benji Filmz directed the “I Got It” music video for Dore. She claims that Vinylz often keeps tabs on Benji’s YouTube account.

Dore Alleges Drake’s Producer Vinylz Played A Role

“Defendant Anderson Hernandez, professionally known as Vinylz,” the lawsuit alleged. “Discovered and obtained access to Tykeiya’s song ‘I Got It’ and Cardi B’s songs on Benji Filmz YouTube channel.” The suit also names YouTube and Google as involved parties. Tykeiya Dore claims that her lawyer, Marc Stephens, also uploaded a copyright comparison video between “I Got It” and “No Guidance.” She then claimed that the video was wrongfully taken down. The singer is suing YouTube and Google for “defamation, common law fraud and emotional distress.” She’s seeking $5 million.

Drake and Chris Brown have dealt with these accusations in the past, however. Braindon Cooper Timothy Valentine sued the two artists, along with Noah “40” Shebib, for allegedly ripping off their 2016 single “I Love Your Dress.” Drake and Chris Brown dismissed the allegations outright. They issued a statement in which they noted that they are unable to scan millions of songs in order to commit such a theft. “It is implausible to assume that every musician in Toronto collaborates and shares music with Drake,” the statement read.” Drake and Chris Brown have to respond to the new lawsuit.

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Woman Accuses Chris Brown of Drugging Her on Diddy’s Yacht in Upcoming Documentary

October 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chris Brown and Diddy are no strangers to legal troubles and it seems that their troublesome paths may have converged as an unnamed woman has accused Brown of drugging her on Diddy’s yacht in 2020.

The anonymous woman (who is referred to only as Jane Doe) made the allegations in the Investigation Discovery Documentary, Chris Brown: A History of Violence, which is set to debut on October 27. She alleges that she was living in Los Angeles at the time and had taken a trip to Miami where a friend invited her to a party on Diddy’s yacht in late December.

The woman, an aspiring dancer, claims that she briefly spoke with Brown before he gave her a drink. According to People, the woman claims that she had little memory of what happened next, saying, “I’m not even sure… this is when my memory starts getting a little bit weird….I don’t remember if I saw him pour it, but I just drank it and he just hands me another drink. As I’m standing there, I did start to feel tired and my body was feeling a little heavy.” She claims that the singer raped her and did not use protection. The two apparently communicated via text message following the incident.

According to People, Doe claims that she worked with a legal team to attempt to prosecute the case, but a judge ultimately dismissed the case “without prejudice” in 2022, citing “lack of prosecution,” according to court documents. Her lawyers dropped her as a client when police uncovered the text messages between her and Brown.

However, Doe is apparently now pursuing charges again via other avenues. She is represented by attorney Ariel Mitchell, who said in a statement: “I adore my client and I believe what happened to her is 100% true. I feel that I failed her as an attorney because I couldn’t make her comfortable enough with me in such a short period of time where she felt 100% comfortable being forthcoming with me.”

Meanwhile, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is currently being held in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center on racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution charges. Neither Combs nor Brown’s representatives have commented on the most recent allegations.

The documentary, which explores Brown’s past allegations of abuse and run-ins with the law, is set to premier on October 27 on ID. It was made by the same production company that produced the docuseries Quiet On Set about the Nickelodeon child abuse scandal. Both pieces are part of the production company’s “No Excuse for Abuse” campaign.

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Petition Gains Traction to Cancel Chris Brown’s Johannesburg Concert Amid Gender-Based Violence Concerns

October 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A global petition calling to stop Chris Brown from performing in Johannesburg on Dec. 14, 2024, has garnered nearly 40,000 signatures. The petition urges concert organizers ‘Big Concerts,’ promoters, and the South African government to reconsider hosting the controversial singer due to his history of violence against women.

The petition highlights that Brown’s performance is scheduled just days after the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The petition starter argues that allowing Brown to perform in a country facing a severe gender-based violence crisis would send a damaging message to survivors and the public.

Concerns have also been raised over how the Department of Home Affairs granted Brown a visa, given his violent past, particularly in a country with one of the highest femicide rates worldwide. The petition emphasizes the need for greater accountability in addressing gender-based violence issues.

The petition is available on Change.org, where supporters continue to rally for action.

Chris Brown has already sold over 94,000 tickets. According to BBC, Women for Change, an advocacy group in the country, has created a petition to stop the performance and has already collected over 20,000 signatures. “When I saw the news that Chris Brown was coming to South Africa, I was shocked and deeply disappointed,” executive director Sabina Walter stated.

“The petition was started to send a strong message that we will not tolerate the celebration of individuals with a history of violence against women. When someone like Chris Brown is given a platform in a country where GBV is at crisis levels, it sends a damaging message – that fame and power outweigh accountability.”

– Sabrina Walter

BBC also notes South Africa has one of the highest rates of femicide and gender-based violence, with a rape recorded every 12 minutes in the country. Additional cases go unreported. “When someone like Chris Brown is given a platform in a country where GBV is at crisis levels, it sends a damaging message – that fame and power outweigh accountability,” said Ms Walters.

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Bow Wow Claims His Upcoming Collab Single With Chris Brown Is “Timeless”

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bow Wow has been quiet on the music front for a long time. Seriously, a long time. The rapper’s last album was in 2009, but he has been promising fans that he has one more in him. Before 30 was the title he teased back in 2021. There haven’t been any singles or confirmed rollout plans as of yet. At least, not until October 13. Bow Wow sat down for an appearance More to the Podcast, and revealed some crucial information about the album. The rapper will be reuniting with his former collaborator, Chris Brown, for a new single.

“Me and Chris have a dope… I believe a timeless record,” Bow Wow explained. The rapper noted that he hasn’t worked with Chris Brown since “Ain’t Think About You” in 2010, and wanted to make sure the new song would be worth the wait. “It took us so long,” he continued. Bow Wow also noted that him and Chris Brown are still friends, and have simply not gotten in the studio due to unfortunate timing. “We don’t look at it like it’s work,” he explained. “I think that’s the friendship and the camaraderie is so authentic… When I did the record, Hitmaka was like, ‘Dawg, you gotta call him.’” Bow Wow admitted that the urging of guys in his circle ultimately convinced him to reach out to Breezy.

Bow Wow Claimed Breezy Took A While To Record

Bow Wow reveals he has a new song with Chris Brown coming that is “timeless”

it will be their first collaboration since the 2010 hit “Aint Thinkin Bout You”

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“It’s a moment,” he admitted. “I sent the record to bro, he was playing me some records.” The process of getting Chris Brown on the chorus of the song proved trickier than Bow Wow anticipated, though. A trip to L.A. to get in the studio with the pop superstar resulted in a multi-day hang out in which the two men hung out and watched YouTube. “We still don’t do the record,” he recalled while laughing. “I’m like cool, I’m on a time [crunch], I really came out to L.A. to get this record done.” Bow Wow was frustrated that he went home after three days without the feature. At least, initially. By the time the rapper got home, Chris Brown has laid down the chorus and sent it over.

“He sent that file… Outta here,” Bow Wow recalled. “I got chills. I’m like nah, this is crazy. You just got to let him vibe.” The rapper then conceded that different artists have different approaches to making music, and each of them need to be approached differently. “If you want the best out of somebody, you gotta understand they got their own little thing, how they get down,” he concluded. No release date on the new song, but we definitely hope to hear this “timeless” collab sooner than later.

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Chris Brown Accuser Seeks $16 Million After Singer Allegedly Ignores Lawsuit

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chris Brown is caught up in another legal conflict. The pop star has been called out by a former assault accuser over an incident dating back to February 2023. The accuser, Abe Diaw, alleges that Chris Brown smashed a bottle of liquor over his head during a confrontation at a nightclub. Diaw filed a lawsuit due to the injuries he suffered, but allegedly heard nothing in return. The Blast reports that Diaw is now seeking a $16 million default judgement. This is due to the fact that Breezy has allegedly ignored the lawsuit. The accuser goes as far as to claim he served the singer at his residence twice, in February and April.

Abe Diaw’s motion lays out the specifics of the Chris Brown situation as he sees it. “[Brown] has failed to file any response,” the document reads. “To the complaint or the first amended complaint, exceeding the statutory time limit for doing so.” He goes on to accuse Brown of being “non-compliant,” and cites the number of days since he was allegedly served. “As of October 1, 2024,” he adds. “It has been 141 days since the defendant was served with the first amended complaint.”

Chris Brown Was Allegedly Served Back In February

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Abe Diaw claims to have suffered a number of serious injuries from Chris Brown’s alleged attack. In the court documents, he claims that he was knocked unconscious by the broken bottle. He also claims that the singer stomped on his body following the initial strike. Diaw went on cite doctor’s reports regarding his physical condition. In particular, the torn ligaments and head injuries he allegedly suffered as a result. The lawsuit was initially filed in October 2023. As of October 2024, however, the accuser is seeking $16 million in damages for “injuries and losses suffered.”

Chris Brown’s public image is not squeaky clean at the moment. While the singer has a laundry list of allegations and lawsuits scattered over the last decade, the impending release of a documentary has really shined a light on his complicated personal life. The doc is titled Chris Brown: A History of Violence. It will premiere on the ID channel on October 27. It will also include interviews with several of the people who have accused Brown of crimes over the years.

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Chris Brown Producer RoccStar Claims Singer Is Being Villainized In New Doc

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chris Brown has been a controversial figure for most of his career. His talent, and his ability to make hits is undeniable. His personal life, however, has been characterized by assault charges and allegations. The latter aspect will serve as the focus of an upcoming documentary. Chris Brown: A History of Violence will detail the alleged assaults that the singer has been accused of throughout the years. The ID release will include interviews with Brown’s alleged victims. One person who is opposed to the documentary, however, is the singer’s longtime producer, RoccStar.

TMZ asked RoccStar about the documentary, and the producer made it clear that he didn’t buy into the allegations. “I don’t understand,” he stated. “He’s probably one of the nicest, coolest dudes. That’s like one of my closest friends.” RoccStar, real name Leon Youngblood, Jr., also told the outlet that he felt the singer was being victimized by his accusers. “I just realized that the documentary wasn’t a positive doc,” he admitted. “I’m lost… We’re trying to go find victims now? I think that’s unbelievable.” RoccStar added that Chris Brown is one of the most successful artists of his generation, as well as a “family man.” He’s of the opinion that the singer’s critics should “get lives” of their own.

RoccStar Feels Chris Brown Has Become The ‘Victim’

“People are just trying to bring him down,” RoccStar opined. “He’s talented, man. Let him live. Let him do his thing… Now he’s the victim.” This is not the first time the producer has spoken up in defense of Chris Brown. RoccStar talked about his long-standing relationship with the singer during a recent appearance on AllHipHop. He also spoke highly of Brown’s process, and the fact that they’ve managed to make an impressive body of work together over the years. “CB don’t really mess with people too hard,” he said. “The fact that he trusted me to come in and make sure the frequency was tuned to where he’s going, in life and with tech, with different things.”

Chris Brown and RoccStar do go way back. The latter first worked with Brown on the 2014 release X, which yielded the smash hit singles “Fine China” and “Autumn Leaves.” Other albums with RoccStar production include Indigo (2019), Breezy (2022), and 11:11 (2023). RoccStar has been most involved with 11:11, providing production and songwriting on a whopping eight songs. The two are definitely in sync when it comes to the studio. One can only assume that RoccStar is going to skip out on watching the new doc. Chris Brown: A History of Violence, meanwhile, will air on the ID channel on October 27.

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[WATCH] Investigation Discovery Unveils Trailer for Chris Brown Documentary, “A History of Violence”

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

nvestigation Discovery (ID) has released the trailer for its upcoming documentary, Chris Brown: A History of Violence, which delves into the troubled legal history of the controversial pop star. Set to premiere on October 27, the documentary will be part of ID’s third annual “No Excuse for Abuse” campaign, spotlighting issues related to domestic violence and abuse.

The documentary examines the various legal issues Brown has faced throughout his career, with a particular focus on his infamous 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna. The incident, which resulted in severe injuries requiring hospitalization for the pop star, brought Brown’s violent behavior into the public eye. Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault and accepted a plea deal, but the legal troubles didn’t stop there.

Since the 2009 incident, Brown’s history has been marked by other troubling encounters, including a separate guilty plea to an assault charge and a sexual assault lawsuit that was eventually settled out of court. The documentary will explore these incidents and more, offering a deep dive into the darker side of the singer’s career.

Brown, known for hits like “With You,” “Forever,” and the viral sensation “Under the Influence,” has often made headlines for his chart-topping music. However, his legal issues, which include domestic violence, assault charges, and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, continue to cast a shadow over his success.

Chris Brown: A History of Violence joins other hard-hitting documentaries from ID, which previously produced Quiet on Set, an exposé of child abuse allegations within Nickelodeon. By spotlighting Brown’s troubled past, the network aims to continue its mission of raising awareness about the ongoing issue of abuse and reinforcing the message that there is “No Excuse for Abuse.”

The release of the documentary comes at a time when discussions around accountability and the treatment of survivors remain critical in the entertainment industry. A History of Violence promises to shed light on the singer’s long history of legal troubles, offering viewers an unflinching look at the complicated legacy of Chris Brown.

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