R&B superstar Chris Brown is back in legal hot water—this time across the Atlantic. The Grammy-winning singer is reportedly battling a £12 million civil lawsuit following allegations that he assaulted a music producer with a bottle during a private party in a London nightclub last year.
According to reports, the incident occurred in early 2024 at a high-profile afterparty hosted at Tape London, an exclusive Mayfair hotspot frequented by international celebrities. The victim, identified as a UK-based producer, claims Brown struck him with a bottle during a heated altercation, leaving him with serious head injuries and permanent trauma.
The alleged victim is not only pursuing civil damages in the multi-million-pound range but also cooperating with an ongoing criminal investigation. Metropolitan Police confirmed that Brown was initially arrested and later released on bail while inquiries continue. A court hearing has been scheduled for later this year to determine the next steps.
The lawsuit accuses Brown of “unprovoked violence” and “intent to cause grievous bodily harm,” and it includes witness statements, medical reports, and security footage that the claimant’s legal team says will “undoubtedly support the victim’s account.”
Chris Brown’s legal team has strongly denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit “a blatant attempt at defamation and financial extortion.” In a statement, Brown’s representatives claim their client was “not involved in any physical altercation” and that the lawsuit is “based on exaggerated and false claims.”
This is not Brown’s first brush with the law. The artist’s troubled past includes multiple assault allegations—most notoriously his 2009 conviction for attacking then-girlfriend Rihanna. Since then, Brown has been involved in several altercations globally, including bar fights and accusations of reckless behavior.
Still, the singer has continued to enjoy chart success with recent hits and international tours. But this latest controversy could cast a long shadow over upcoming UK performances, as travel restrictions or renewed charges may impact his ability to perform abroad.
As legal proceedings unfold, the world will be watching to see if Chris Brown can clear his name—or if yet another scandal will add to the growing list of controversies that continue to trail the embattled star.