Kelly Rowland quieted unrest from the audience after Chris Brown’s American Music Award win was booed on Sunday.
The former Destiny’s Child member announced that Brown was the winner of the Favorite Male R&B Artist category, noting that the 33-year-old was not there to receive the trophy — but she would accept it on his behalf.
The “Dilemma” singer called Brown an “incredible performer” and went on to speak directly to him.
Social media users had mixed feelings about Rowland’s defense of Brown, who has repeatedly been accused of violence against women
“Why was Kelly Rowland going so hard for Chris brown on that stage?” one viewer asked via Twitter, with another writing, “What the f–k is Chris brown doing still winning awards and why is Kelly Rowland up there thanking his ass wtf truly.”
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A third, however, shared their gratitude, adding, “Thank you Kelly Rowland for that genuine love you just showed Chris Brown for winning.”
“U SERIOUS?” Brown told his Instagram followers over the weekend, sharing footage from what appeared to be a rehearsal
The on-again, off-again couple dated from 2010 to 2015, with Tran claiming in 2017 that Brown punched her in the stomach and pushed her down a set of stairs
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