Chris Brown Granted Bail in UK as Breezy Bowl XX Tour Moves Forward — R120 Million Posted
Chris Brown has been granted conditional bail by a London court, clearing the way for his Breezy Bowl XX World Tour to proceed despite ongoing legal trouble. The Grammy-winning artist is facing serious charges of grievous bodily harm in connection with an alleged 2023 nightclub assault.
Strict Bail Terms
On Wednesday, May 20, Judge Tony Baumgartner of Southwark Crown Court approved Brown’s bail under tight financial and travel restrictions. According to CNN, the 36-year-old R&B star must pay R96 million upfront (equivalent to £4 million), with an additional R24 million (£1 million) due within seven days. He is also required to surrender his passport, although limited exceptions will be allowed for tour-related travel.
Brown, who was arrested last week at a hotel in Manchester, was initially denied bail following his return to the UK. His legal team has argued for his release to allow him to fulfill contractual obligations tied to his world tour, which is scheduled to launch on June 8 in the Netherlands.
Alleged Assault in 2023
The criminal charge stems from a February 19, 2023, incident at a London nightclub, where music producer Abraham Diaw alleges he was attacked by Brown. Prosecutors claim the singer struck Diaw with a tequila bottle, causing him to lose consciousness in what has been described as an “unprovoked attack.”
Brown has not yet entered a plea and was not present during Wednesday’s court proceedings.
The case also involves rapper HoodyBaby, a known associate of Brown, who has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with the same incident.
Tour Continues Amid Legal Uncertainty
Despite the legal cloud hanging over him, Brown is now legally cleared to travel for tour purposes. His Breezy Bowl XX World Tour is set to begin in the Netherlands and includes several European stops before heading to other global cities.
The tour is expected to draw large crowds, but the legal proceedings back in the UK are likely to remain a shadow over the artist’s public appearances.
It remains unclear when Brown will be required to return to court for the next phase of the criminal case.
