Bobby Brown Is "Devastated" After Son's Death & Asks For Prayers

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Bobby Brown Jr. reportedly had "flu-like symptoms" in the days leading up to his death.

Earlier this week, Bobby Brown received the tragic news that his son Bobby Brown Jr. had passed away. The 28-year-old was reportedly found dead in his Los Angeles home and there has been much speculation as to how and why he lost his life. The Los Angeles coroner's office has yet to determine a cause of death as it has been “deferred pending additional investigation.”

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Bobby Brown issued a statement about the passing of his son through his attorney, Christopher Brown. "Please keep my family in your prayers at this time," said the heartbroken father. "Losing my son at this point in our lives has devastated my family. There are no words to explain the pain."

The Wrap reports that Christopher Brown also stated that Bobby Jr. was ill in the days leading up to his death. “Bobby Brown Jr. was not feeling well a couple days before his death, with flu-like symptoms," said the attorney. "This is a tragic loss and we will be letting the authorities conduct their investigation of his death. We ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this time and there will be no further comments.”

In 2012, Brown's ex-wife Whitney Houston died of a drowning brought on by an overdose, and three years later, their 22-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown suffered a similar fate. We continue to send our sincerest condolences to the Brown family.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.