Grammy Award-winning singer Chris Brown has been denied bail by a court in the United Kingdom and will remain in custody until his next hearing scheduled for June 13, 2025. The 36-year-old artist appeared before Manchester Magistrates’ Court to face serious charges stemming from an alleged assault that took place in 2023.
Brown stands accused of causing grievous bodily harm following an incident at a London nightclub last year. According to court proceedings, the assault involved an unprovoked attack on music producer Abe Diaw at the Tape nightclub located in the upscale Mayfair area of London. The allegations state that Brown struck Diaw multiple times with a bottle, and then pursued him outside, continuing the attack by punching and kicking him. This violent episode was reportedly captured on surveillance cameras in front of a crowd inside the club.
During the hearing, the magistrate rejected Brown’s bail application, citing the severity of the charge as the primary reason. The court ruled that Brown must remain in custody until his case returns for the next stage of legal proceedings in London on June 13. Notably, this date coincides with a scheduled performance Brown is set to headline in Frankfurt, Germany, as part of his ongoing world tour.
Chris Brown’s career began in his teenage years when he emerged as a prominent figure in the music industry with early hits like “Run It,” “Kiss Kiss,” and “Without You.” Over the years, he has solidified his reputation as a major R&B and pop artist. He earned his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2011 with F.A.M.E. and recently received a second Grammy in the same category for 11:11 (Deluxe) earlier this year.
Despite the legal challenges, Brown is preparing to launch the international leg of his tour next month. The tour will feature performances alongside other notable artists, including Jhene Aiko, Summer Walker, and Bryson Tiller. The European leg of the tour kicks off on June 8 in Amsterdam, followed by shows across North America starting in July. Among the North American dates are two concerts scheduled in Toronto on August 19 and 20.
This latest development adds to a complex chapter in Brown’s career, as he balances ongoing legal battles with his continued work as a performer and recording artist. The outcome of the June hearing will be pivotal, not only for Brown’s legal standing but also for the trajectory of his upcoming tour dates and public image.
