Formerly a staple in American R&B, Chris Brown, 36, has made headlines once again, this time pleading not guilty to charges related to an alleged bottle attack at a London club. The singer faces accusations of causing actual bodily harm to a music producer named Abraham Diaw during a nightclub incident on February 19, 2023, alongside an additional charge for allegedly wielding a tequila bottle as an offensive weapon.
The latest charges come as an addition to an earlier and more serious charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, which Brown has also denied. This case is set to go to trial in October 2026. Brown attended his plea hearing at Southwark Crown Court dressed smartly in a brown suit, and he was met by supporters who expressed their loyalty outside the courtroom.
Enforcement authorities allege that during the altercation, Diaw was allegedly struck multiple times with the bottle while at the bar of Soho’s Tape nightclub. Brown's long-standing legal troubles were further complicated when he was arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Salford on his arrival in the UK earlier this year. After spending nearly a week in custody, he was released on a significant £5 million security deposit—a sum that guarantees his attendance in court. Brown has been required to maintain residency in the UK and surrender his passport, though provisions have been made allowing him to continue his international tour by reclaiming his passport during specific travel dates.
Chris Brown, renowned for hits like “Turn Up The Music” and “Freaky Friday,” carries a notable profile in music, with two Grammy Awards and 19 top ten singles in the UK. Alongside him in court was his co-defendant, 39-year-old Omololu Akinlolu (HoodyBaby), who also pleaded not guilty to charges related to the nightclub incident. As both men prepare for the upcoming legal challenge, fans and critics alike remain closely watching their cases unfold.
The latest charges come as an addition to an earlier and more serious charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, which Brown has also denied. This case is set to go to trial in October 2026. Brown attended his plea hearing at Southwark Crown Court dressed smartly in a brown suit, and he was met by supporters who expressed their loyalty outside the courtroom.
Enforcement authorities allege that during the altercation, Diaw was allegedly struck multiple times with the bottle while at the bar of Soho’s Tape nightclub. Brown's long-standing legal troubles were further complicated when he was arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Salford on his arrival in the UK earlier this year. After spending nearly a week in custody, he was released on a significant £5 million security deposit—a sum that guarantees his attendance in court. Brown has been required to maintain residency in the UK and surrender his passport, though provisions have been made allowing him to continue his international tour by reclaiming his passport during specific travel dates.
Chris Brown, renowned for hits like “Turn Up The Music” and “Freaky Friday,” carries a notable profile in music, with two Grammy Awards and 19 top ten singles in the UK. Alongside him in court was his co-defendant, 39-year-old Omololu Akinlolu (HoodyBaby), who also pleaded not guilty to charges related to the nightclub incident. As both men prepare for the upcoming legal challenge, fans and critics alike remain closely watching their cases unfold.
