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If I hear one more Chris Brown fan prattle on about how Brown is being "unfairly" victimized in the the aftermath of his victimization of his former girlfriend Rihanna I think my head's going to explode. And his $300,000 "Oops" necklace is a very bad look right now IMHO. It clearly triggers the Gap Band's classic "Oops upside your head." Not funny. And if Chris Brown doesn't get the implication, I'd say he needs new handlers.
Look, my original post got eaten by digital gremlins, but the bottom line is this: if fan adulation washes away all accountability for his assault of his ex, it will do Chris Brown no good.
A talented performer, with a bright future as an artist, Brown should not be demonized or precluded from earning a living. He plead guilty to felony assault and is scheduled to do public service and undergo counseling.
That's all good. However, when conversations about Brown's crimes seem to almost instantly flip into debates about whether "it's okay for a woman to hit a man" and "not expect to get hit back?" For the record, it is not and that is a separate discussion. If, in fact Chris Brown was a victim of domestic violence, then he should have reported his abuser, otherwise it''s all hearsay.
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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By: Me on 7/15/2009 6:42PM
The chain was asked to be made before the fight, it just got done
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By: Deirdre B Pride on 7/15/2009 4:53PM
The man has been convicted and will ultimatly do his time. Get over it.
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By: 360Lioness on 7/16/2009 11:57AM
Thank you!
And how trival is this! A necklace? C'mon...
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By: cindy on 7/16/2009 10:32PM
Regardless to whether the chain was made before the fight or after the fight it is his right to do as he darn well please. he owes nobody an apology.
People must stop putting their nose into other people's affairs when their house is cluttered.Rhianna fought him as well. it was tit for tat. LOL.
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By: LOWELL HOLLINQUEST on 7/19/2009 9:33PM
HERE WE GO JUMPING CONCLUSIONS AGAIN, HAS ANYONE EVEN ASKED WHAT IT STANDS FOR, OR WE JUST ASS U MING ONCE AGAIN. I AM SICK AN TIRED OF ALL THE HOOPLA OVER THIS. AND I SAY IF EVERYONE HAD KEPT THERE OWN 2CENTS TO THEMSELVES THEY WOULD HAVE RESOLVED THE SITUATION, WITHOUT IT GETTING BLOWN ALL OUT OF PROPORTIONS. ALL YOU PEOPLE IN YOUR PERFECT RELATIONSHIPS, TRY LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE YOURSELVES, AND WE WILL SEE THE TRUTH. THESE ARE YOUNG KIDS, AND YES WE MAKE MISTAKES AND WE GROW FROM THEM.. GROW UP EVERYBODY, I LOVE BOTH OF THEM AND THEY BOTH MADE MISTAKES IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP, AND THE FREAKIN WORLD TOOK OVER AND MADE A MESS OF IT. THIS IS AMRERIC AND LAST TIME I LOOKED YOU ARE INNOCENT TIL PROVEN GUILTY, YOU PEOPLE HAD THE KID CONVICTED BEFORE IT EVEN GOT STARTED. THE PRESS, THE RADIO STATIONS, THE CELEBS, IT WAS REALLY SICKENING. JUST LIKE MICHAEL JACKSON, OOOOOO REALLY PISSES ME OFF, BUT ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS RATINGS, NEWS SALES AND DON'T REALLY GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THE TRUTH OR WHAT REALLY HAPPENED. HE'S A KID HE MADE A MISTAKE AND NOW YOU WANT TO PERSECUTE HIM FOR LIFE. I DON'T THINK EVEN RHIANA WANTS THAT. BUT YOU PEOPLE HAVE HER ALL INTIMIDATED WHERE SHE WON'T REALLY TELL HER TRUE FEELILNGS, YOU OUGHT TO ALL BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES... I LOVE THEM BOTH, LOWELL
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By: Chris brown on 7/20/2009 1:48AM
People need to go on to something else I get so tired of people in someone elses business. My name sake made a mistake like we all do there has been worse. People are just looking for something to talk about it is sad to be so young and have to have something hanging on your neck It is what it is one more thing to talk about What about Rick James and R Kelly we still by their music
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By: Miss D on 7/15/2009 10:29PM
I couldn't have said it better myself!! As the mother of two boys, I have often told them not to hit a female. Give her three warnings to keep her hands off of you and if she doesn't comply...well you know what to do. You are right, these females today are a lot different. They fight worse than some men. I was one of the women who also told my boys...never put your hands on a woman until I saw too many scenes where women have started fights and then expect others to come to their rescue. Keep your hands to yourself and we wouldn't have this problem
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By: folawe on 7/17/2009 10:23AM
finally real and responsible mothers...thank you.
as for the writer, well get ready to have your head explode.
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By: folawe on 7/17/2009 2:21PM
finally real and responsible mothers...thank you.
as for the writer, well get ready to have your head explode.
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By: Tracy on 7/15/2009 10:31PM
I am a woman. But I am also the mother of a son. And while I don't condone violence against women I certainly see your point Warren.
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