Chris Brown is once again in the legal spotlight, as the R&B superstar faces criminal charges in the UK over an alleged nightclub altercation in 2023.
On Friday, July 11, the “Look at Me Now” singer and his co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London, where they both entered pleas of not guilty to charges of causing actual bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
The incident in question stems from a reported confrontation involving music producer Amadou “Abe” Diaw, who alleges Brown struck him with a tequila bottle and stomped on him during a club party, leading to his hospitalization.
Although Diaw previously filed a $16 million civil lawsuit, he later withdrew the claim. However, criminal proceedings have continued. Brown was arrested in May 2024 and briefly detained before being released on $6.7 million bail.
The trial is now scheduled for October 26, 2026, giving the 2-time Grammy winner ample time to complete his Breezy World Tour, which continues to sell out venues globally.
Brown has denied all allegations, and his legal team is expected to challenge the charges vigorously at trial.
The singer, known for his past legal troubles, is once again under scrutiny—but fans and observers alike will be watching closely as the case unfolds in the coming year.
