Chris Brown says that he was invited — after which disinvited — to play on the movie star 2024 NBA All-Star Sport.
The singer posted alleged screenshots of emails on Instagram Tales early Saturday morning (Feb. 17) that apparently welcomed him to the occasion.
One screenshot confirmed an e-mail titled “NBA All-Star 2024 Welcome x Chris Brown,” whereas one other confirmed a mockup of a blue uniform he’d put on as part of Lil Wayne’s staff. “We’re thrilled that you may be a part of the weekend!” learn the primary e-mail, which requested a press-approved headshot and bio from Brown.
“I used to be requested by the NBA to play within the all star sport this 12 months! Just for them to name later and say they couldn’t do IT due to their sponsors, like RUFFLES,” Brown wrote on his Instagram Tales this weekend. “At this level I’m sick of individuals bothering me and I’m bored with dwelling within the f—ing previous.”
“I POSTED THE EMAILS SO YALL COULD SEE. The NBA nonetheless was tryna get me to come back and sit court docket facet… NOT F—ING HAPPENING,” Brown stated.
“I ONLY GO WHERE IM APPRECIATED,” he added.
Billboard reached out to a consultant on the NBA for remark.
Ruffles launched an announcement on Saturday, writing, “Ruffles sponsored final night time’s NBA All-Star Movie star Sport, nonetheless we didn’t have any involvement in, nor visibility to, any participant choices or movie star invite discussions.”
All-Star Weekend, being held in Indianapolis, Indiana, began on Friday night time with the All-Star Movie star Sport, the sport through which Brown would have participated. On Saturday night time, NBA stars play a expertise problem, three-point contest and slam dunk contest. The precise All-Star Sport — the principle occasion — occurs on Sunday.
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