Conspicuously absent from last weekend’s BET Awards was Chris Brown, who recently went to court for charges related to his altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Rihanna. However, a source from inside the awards show claims that it was his own choice.
Word had spread that Al Sharpton and Jay-Z made sure that Brown would not be in attendance, but a spokesperson for BET said “the rumors are false.”
Although Chris has not commented on why he was a no-show, he’s been keeping a relatively low profile since his legal troubles began. It had been thought that the young singer might appear to pay tribute to the late Michael Jackson, but instead Brown released a statement in which he said, “I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy.”
Gallery Info: Chris Brown during Pleasure P album release party at Karu & Y Miami, Florida.

































smh | June 30, 2009 at 6:00 pm
It was jay-z who pulled chris from the show chris was gonna perform and jay-z didn’t like that he pulled chris after learning of his rehersals for the show smh that he did that jay-z sucks ass and I hope no one buys his album.
smh | June 30, 2009 at 6:06 pm
It was jay-z who pulled chris from the show chris was gonna perform and jay-z didn’t like that he pulled chris after learning of his rehersals for the show smh that he did that jay-z sucks ass and I hope no one buys his album.
anon | June 30, 2009 at 8:17 pm
I have alot more respect for Jay-Z as a man and a person if he did do this. Someone in the industry finally had the backbone and integrity to do the right thing and make a stand for ALL woman and girls who are beaten and verbally abused and doing either doesnt make you more of man it makes you an abuser. There is no excuse. Period.
Martiniman | July 1, 2009 at 5:36 am
Sorry we missed Chris, understand he does a killer rendition of “Beat It”!
misslala | July 1, 2009 at 5:38 am
Totally agree anon, well said.
Mavick | July 1, 2009 at 5:56 am
I don’t care how much talent Mr. Chris have, he should be in jail for beaten up a woman, no one man, woman or child should be abuse. I agree with you Anon, That boy have no respect for anybody, he is arrogant & selfish son of a bitch.
Grace | July 1, 2009 at 11:31 am
“I have alot more respect for Jay-Z as a man and a person if he did do this”
I agree 100%. Chris Brown is skeezy as shit and does not deserve to be welcome with open arms after brutally beating a woman.
Brenda William | March 17, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Jay_z is also a woman beater…. Do your reseacher and much much more do your reseacher when and before he became rich etc….