00:00Chris Brown apologizes to Jasmine Crockett for backlash she received over giving him
00:05congressional honor at Arlington concert and calls her beautiful. Chris Brown posted Instagram
00:11stories thanking Representative Jasmine Crockett after she honored him at his Arlington concert,
00:17saying he is not political. The stories came two days after Crockett and Texas State Representative
00:23Venton Jones appeared at the September 12th R&B tour stop at AT&T Stadium to announce Brown and
00:30Usher's congressional record entry. Crockett told the crowd they were experiencing black joy at the
00:36highest level and called Brown a real one before embracing him. The congressional record entry,
00:41recognizing the artistry of Chris Brown and Usher Raymond, is ceremonial. Jones said they appeared
00:47to support voter mobilization. Usher received the same honor. On February 8, 2009, Brown assaulted
00:55Rihanna, hospitalizing her. He pleaded guilty to felony assault on June 22, 2009, receiving five years
01:03probation. In 2023, he struck producer Abraham Diao with a bottle in London. After his May 2025 arrest,
01:11he pleaded guilty to a fray on July 24. A 2026 California jury awarded about $12.9 million in a
01:19dog-attack civil case. Jasmine Crockett, born March 29, 1981, is a Democrat representing Texas' 30th
01:27district since 2023. She lost the 2026 Senate primary to James Telerico, 52.4% to 46.2%.
01:37Author Roxane Gay called the appearance bizarre and unacceptable. Democratic strategist Amashia
01:44Cross called it tone-deaf. Crockett did not apologize. Fans emphasized sold-out stadiums.
01:52After Jones apologized, they criticized him for backpedaling. Accountability-focused accounts
01:58restated Brown's message as, thanks for support even though I'm a violent abuser and are, arguing that
02:04many reject honoring men with that record. Political accounts juxtaposed Crockett's past statements
02:10about Trump and women's safety with the embrace. Jones apologized quickly to the women, the black
02:17women, whom my actions have hurt. He appeared on the Don Lemon Show and reminded constituents of the
02:23October 5th voter registration deadline. Brown rejected the state honor, accusing Jones of tap
02:29dancing and writing, y'all keep that. Crockett did not issue a public apology.
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