Chris Brown‘s win at the 2025 Grammy Awards has sparked a wave of reactions, with fans divided over the recognition. The singer took home the Best R&B Album award for 11:11 (Deluxe), but his controversial past has led to a backlash from many. People are questioning whether his controversial legal history should have been considered in the Recording Academy’s choice.
Here’s all you need to know about the controversy.
Fans are unhappy with Chris Brown winning a Grammy
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Chris Brown won his second Grammy in around two decades. He won the Best R&B Album award for 11:11 (Deluxe). However, his win has sparked a wave of criticism, with many fans expressing their disappointment over the Recording Academy’s decision to recognize Brown, given his controversial past.
The musician, who celebrated his win on social media with the message “WE DID IT!!!!!!!,” was met with backlash from a significant portion of the public. (via
The most significant point of controversy for many fans is Brown’s history of violent behavior. This includes his 2009 guilty plea for assaulting his then-girlfriend, Rihanna. This highly publicized incident resulted in probation, community service, and rehabilitation. While the case was closed in 2015, Brown’s other legal troubles such as assault charges, probation violations, and a 2024 $50 million lawsuit alleging backstage assaults during his 11:11 tour have garnered significant attention. As a result, many people feel that his past actions should be taken into account when awarding such prestigious honors.
Brown’s win over other well-regarded artists like Muni Long, Usher, and Lalah Hathaway has also sparked more discussions. One person wrote, “VERY MUCH UNDESERVED! Oh, so we’re awarding serial abusers now? Muni Long and Usher was ROBBED!”
However, Brown has also received support from his fans, praising his musical abilities. One supporter commented on X, “Finally another Grammy in the hat, it was too obvious to ignore. Chris Brown’s 11:11 is the R&B album of the year.”
