Chris Brown & associate Charged in London Nightclub Assault
LONDON – May 18, 2024 – grammy-winning artist Chris Brown and his associate, HoodyBaby, are entangled in legal troubles following an alleged assault at a London nightclub. The incident, which occurred in 2023, has lead to charges against both Brown and Omololu Akinlolu (HoodyBaby) for causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Both men face uncertain futures in the UK, with Brown also seeing his upcoming arena Chris Brown tour in question, pending further court proceedings.Authorities are expected to release more details soon.
Chris Brown and Associate Charged in London Nightclub Assault
chris Brown,the Grammy-winning R&B artist,faces serious legal trouble in the United Kingdom. He and Omololu Akinlolu, 38, also known as HoodyBaby, are accused of assaulting a music producer at a london nightclub in 2023. Akinlolu, a fellow musician and friend of Brown, was scheduled to appear in Manchester Magistrates’ Court to answer a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, police confirmed Saturday, May 17.
Brown’s Arrest and Tour Uncertainty
Brown, 36, was jailed without bail friday, May 16, on the same charge. His upcoming tour is now in question. He is slated to appear at Southwark Crown Court in London on June 13, coinciding with the third day of his world tour.
HoodyBaby’s Background
Akinlolu, a rapper hailing from Dallas, Texas, has collaborated with Brown and Lil wayne. He also uses the aliases Fat Leopard and Super Hood.
Details of the Alleged Assault
Police have not released specific details regarding Akinlolu’s alleged involvement in the incident but confirmed that he was charged in connection with the same assault as Brown. The incident occurred in February 2023 when Brown was on tour in the U.K.
Prosecutor Hannah Nicholls stated in court Friday that Brown launched an unprovoked attack
on producer Abe Diaw, striking him multiple times with a bottle at the Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair district.
Brown then chased Diaw and punched and kicked him in an attack caught on surveillance camera in front of a club full of people.
Hannah Nicholls, Prosecutor
Brown only spoke to confirm his name, birth date, and address as the Lowry Hotel, where he was arrested in manchester early Thursday and taken into custody. He did not enter a plea.
No Comment from Brown’s Representatives
Representatives for brown have not responded to requests for comment from The Associated Press.
Chris Brown’s Rise to Fame
brown, often referred to as Breezy, gained prominence in 2005 as a teenager and has since become a major hitmaker with songs like “Run It,” “Kiss Kiss,” and “Without You.”
Upcoming Tour Plans
brown is scheduled to launch an international tour next month with artists Jhene Aiko, Summer Walker, and Bryson Tiller. The tour is set to begin with a European leg on June 8 in Amsterdam, followed by North American shows in July.
