Chris Brown Apologizes to Robert Glasper for His “Rude and Mean” Reaction to Grammys Loss
Chris Brown is sorry for the “really rude and mean” behavior he displayed after Robert Glasper triumph over him in the fest R&B Album at the 2023 Grammys. Read his full apology.
After losing for Best R&B Album at the 2023 Grammys, the 33-year-old apologized to winner Robert Glasper for initially reacting to his loss in a series of since-deleted Instagram Stories. (For a complete list of winners, click here.)
“Congratulations my brother,” the “No Guidance” singer wrote in a screenshot of a direct message he sent to Robert, posted on his Instagram Stories.
“I would like to apologize if you took offense to my reaction at the Grammys. You were not the intended target and I know I came off really rude and mean. After doing my research I actually think you’re amazing.”
Chris—who was also nominated alongside Mary J. Blige, Lucky Daye and PJ Morton—went on to note that his “intended target” was in fact the Recording Academy.
“The organization isn’t doing us blacks our due diligence,” he continued. “You and I should never be in the same category. Two totally different vibes and genres. So from one black man to another. Congratulations. Hope you are able to feed your family for life. God bless my G.”
Robert won the Grammy with his Black Radio III, which featured musical collaborations with Common, Jennifer Hudson and Erykah Badu. Meanwhile, Chris was nominated for his 10th studio album, Breezy (Deluxe), which included projects with Lil Baby, Lil Wayne, Jack Harlow and H.E.R..
Chris apology comes a day after he called out Robert’s album for winning the Grammy.
“Who the f–k is Robert Glasper,” he wrote in a since-deleted Instagram Story post on Feb. 5, per The Shade Room. “Ima keep kicking y’all ass! Respectfully.”
The “Freaky Friday” singer didn’t stop there, as he went on to post a Photoshopped picture of himself playing the harmonica.
“New Level Unlocked! Harmonica Breezy,” he wrote. “I gotta get my skills up. Ima start playing the harmonica.”