Chris Brown says that he was invited — after which disinvited — to play on the celeb 2024 NBA All-Star Recreation.
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 crew. “We’re thrilled that you can 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 uninterested in residing within the f—ing previous.”
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“I POSTED THE EMAILS SO YALL COULD SEE. The NBA nonetheless was tryna get me to return 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 released a statement on Saturday, writing, “Ruffles sponsored final evening’s NBA All-Star Superstar Recreation, nonetheless we didn’t have any involvement in, nor visibility to, any participant selections or celeb invite discussions.”
All-Star Weekend, being held in Indianapolis, Indiana, began on Friday evening with the All-Star Superstar Recreation, the sport by which Brown would have participated. On Saturday evening, NBA stars play a abilities problem, three-point contest and slam dunk contest. The precise All-Star Recreation — the primary occasion — occurs on Sunday.
