Chris Brown Slams Texas Rep. Over Apology

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      <p><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Black%20Cosmopolitan%20%2B%22Chris+Brown%22">Chris Brown</a> is calling out Texas State Representative Venton Jones after the politician apologized for honoring the singer amid public backlash.</p>
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      <p>Jones appeared on stage with Brown to announce that he'd been placed in the Congressional Record for his musical and entertainment achievements, alongside Usher. The move seemed straightforward enough until the backlash arrived, forcing Jones to do damage control.</p>
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      <p>The controversy stems from Brown's 2009 conviction for assaulting Rihanna. When Jones made his apology Tuesday on Don Lemon's show, Brown took to Instagram with a pointed response. He accused the representative of "immediately started tap dancing and apologizing because he didn't wanna lose voters or support."</p>
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      <p>U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett also appeared on stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday to present Brown with the honor. But after Jones' public walkback, Brown made clear he never asked for the political attention.</p>
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      <p>"I have a great idea.. how about yall leave me the f*** alone and let me focus on the fans," Brown wrote. He also noted he was simply "minding my damn business" when officials approached him with the award.</p>
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      <p>The whole exchange reveals the tension between acknowledging artistic achievement and grappling with a public figure's past. Brown's frustration seems directed less at receiving the honor and more at the political gymnastics that followed.</p>
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