American singer and songwriter Chris Brown has sparked attention after deactivating his Instagram account, which boasted over 75 million followers.
Reports surfaced that Brown allegedly charged a male fan $1,200 for a photo a claim made by the Daily Mail, though it remains unverified.
Taking a Break from Social Media
While the exact reason for his account’s removal is unknown, Brown recently signaled that he planned to step away from online platforms. In a post shared before the deactivation, he wrote:
“Ima take a break from social media. You all done pissed me off long enough.”
Ongoing Legal Troubles
The news follows earlier reports of Brown’s arrest on May 15, 2025, over allegations that he assaulted music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair in February 2023. According to claims, Brown struck Diaw with a tequila bottle before punching and kicking him, causing serious injuries. Diaw later filed a $16 million civil lawsuit, citing physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial losses.
Fans React
The move has stirred reactions online.
- Excel Chi reflected: “He might be depressed. I remember after graduating, depression nearly consumed me. I stopped posting but cried out to God, and over time I found peace and rebuilt myself.”
- Evidence Chi asked: “Why y’all pissing my man off????🤦♀️😒😑”
- Udembia Ava commented: “This dude has anger issues.”
- Love Mark added: “Depression is real.”
