Chris Brown is back responding to criticism of his new album, firing off another social media statement and invoking Zara Larsson in the process. After a wave of negative reviews and online pushback, Brown posted that he “don’t give a f*ck” about detractors and singled out Larsson over past comments about him.
In his posts, Brown said he feels unfairly targeted and suggested that some people are clout‑chasing when they publicly distance themselves from his music. He also referenced Larsson’s years‑old decision to remove a Brown collaboration from one of her playlists, presenting it as an example of what he views as performative outrage. Complex’s report captures his full quotes and the background to the latest flare‑up, which you can read here.
The exchange has restarted wider conversations online about how audiences and platforms react when his projects are released. Commenters are split between focusing on the music itself and revisiting the history that continues to shape how people respond to his work.
@curiouslymedia Chris Brown tells haters to stream Zara Larsson instead of his ‘flop’ album ‘Brown’ 👀 #chrisbrown #brown #zaralarsson #midnightsun #midnightsuntour
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For Larsson, being mentioned again has put her earlier stance back into circulation, even though she hasn’t recently commented on the new album. Complex’s coverage places this latest response alongside Brown’s past social‑media reactions when his releases face heavy criticism, and the piece is available in full here.
