HOUSTON — Chris Brown and several members of his entourage are facing a lawsuit amounting to $50 million over allegations of a violent attack on four attendees at a concert in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident reportedly took place during a reception after Brown’s performance at Dickies Arena on July 20.
The legal action, initiated in the District Court of Harris County, claims that the assault involved Brown and his associates surrounding the plaintiffs, using chairs as weapons, and engaging in aggressive physical attacks. Those named alongside Brown in the lawsuit include Cinko Ceej, Hood Boss, legally known as Omolulu Omari Akinlolu, Yella Beezy, or Markies Deandre Conway, and event promoter Live Nation.
According to documents, the confrontation left the victims—Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush, and Damarcus Powell—severely injured. They were subjected to multiple hits to their heads and chests. A temporary restraining order was swiftly secured by the plaintiffs to ensure the preservation of video evidence from the venue and communications from the defendants’ phones.
Tony Buzbee, legal representative of the alleged victims, underscored that the lawsuit was a measure to uphold the law irrespective of the defendants’ fame. He emphasized that unprovoked violence would be met with a rigorous legal response in Texas.
The events unfolded after the concert when the men, along with about 40 women, were invited to a VIP area. Brown reportedly asked all women to place their phones on a table and stepped out for about half an hour. The plaintiffs’ attempt to leave due to fatigue resulted in the alleged assault after Bush attempted to greet Brown.
The aftermath of the incident also saw one of the plaintiffs hospitalized due to severe head injuries. This lawsuit adds to a history of legal troubles for Brown, including his well-publicized 2009 assault of Rihanna and a 2023 altercation involving a thrown tequila bottle.
In addition to his legal predicaments, Brown has also faced financial issues. Earlier this year, a Los Angeles court mandated Brown and his investors to compensate City National Bank with a payment over $1.7 million following their failure to meet the loan terms for franchising two Popeyes restaurant locations.
The police in Fort Worth have confirmed that a report was filed and investigations into the concert incident are ongoing. As of now, responses from Brown and his legal team regarding the current lawsuit are awaited. The outcome of this case could further impact the rapper’s career, which has been riddled with controversies despite his continued influence in the music industry.