R&B star Chris Brown is facing legal trouble in the United Kingdom, just as his “Breezy Bowl” world tour was set to begin. The 36-year-old singer was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, 15 May, at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. He has now been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and is being held in police custody.
Chris Brown UK arrest: What are the latest updates?
Per UK media reports, Brown’s arrest relates to an incident that reportedly took place in February 2023 at Tape nightclub in Mayfair, Central London. A music producer named Abe Diaw has accused the artist of attacking him with a bottle, followed by punches and kicks while he lay on the floor.
Diaw told reporters that he needed hospital treatment and used crutches afterward.
Police from London’s Central West Area Command Unit travelled to Manchester to arrest Brown, who had just arrived in the UK on a private jet.
He was taken in for questioning and later appeared in court. The judge denied bail and ordered him to remain in custody until his next court appearance, which is scheduled for 13 June 2025 at Southwark Crown Court in London.
District Judge Joanne Hirst said the case was too serious for her court to handle and passed it to the Crown Court.
This means the case will now be dealt with at a higher level due to the severity of the allegations.
Which ‘Breezy Bowl’ tour dates will he miss?
Brown’s detention is already affecting the first leg of his European tour. His next court date falls on the same day as his planned concert in Frankfurt, Germany.
Unless the court grants him bail or a conditional release on 13 June 2025, he is likely to miss the following tour dates:
- 8 June 2025: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 11 June 2025: Hamburg, Germany
- 13 June 2025: Frankfurt, Germany
These are just the beginning of what could be further disruptions.
If Brown remains in custody beyond 13 June 2025, several more shows scheduled between 15 June and 3 July 2025 in the United Kingdom—most of which are already sold out—could also be affected.
The Breezy Bowl tour features high-profile guest performers like Jhené Aiko, Summer Walker, and Bryson Tiller, and was built on the huge success of Brown’s recent shows in South Africa. There, he packed a 90,000-seat stadium over two nights, setting the stage for a global celebration of his music.
What usually happens when artists cancel or postpone shows?
In most cases, when an artist cancels or postpones tour dates due to legal or personal issues, ticket holders are usually offered one of two options: refunds or a chance to use their tickets on a rescheduled date.
However, this depends on the policies of the venue, the event organiser, and the artist’s management team.
As of now, Chris Brown’s team has not issued an official statement. Fans who have tickets are advised to keep an eye on updates from ticket vendors or the official Breezy Bowl tour page.
With his next court date only weeks away, it remains uncertain how many more shows will be impacted. One thing is clear: this arrest has put a serious pause on what was meant to be one of the year’s biggest R&B tours.
