Chris Brown Says Drake Beef Was A "Misunderstanding On Both Ends"

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The pair are good now, and Breezy recalls mending fences with Drizzy. "It was just like, 'Man, what the

They would go on to give us "No Guidance," but there was a time when Chris Brown and Drake were at odds. There were reports of a club brawl that got out of control and rumors ran rampant for what seemed like years about what was at the core of the tension. The two seemed to be at the opposite ends of the industry and no one believed that they would be able to mend fences, but they flexed their maturity and are now on good terms.

During Brown's expansive interview with Drink Champs, Noreaga asked about that era of "light-skinned beef." He told the singer that he knows when it comes to getting down, Brown would "go in," to which Brown told him he "loves combativeness."

"I'm not saying I will come with all the smoke but I really don't have no problem with all the smoke," said Breezy. "I ain't even tryin' to be tough, none of that. It be the—most of the time, forgive me for saying this, but the n*ggas that I be knockin' out or beatin' up... [laughs] 'Got beat up by a singin' n*gga.'" Of course, that's a take on Drake's "Back to Back" diss track bar to Meek Mill.

Elsewhere, Noreaga joked about how he thought the fight between Drake and Brown went down, but the singer said it was nothing like that.

“It was just a misunderstanding on both ends,” said Breezy. “It wasn't no—I ain’t going into too many details. It’s funny as hell now, but as far as that, blood, he good though. He straight.” He added, “It was funny, and then when we actually sat and talked about it afterward, it was just like, 'Man, what the f*ck was we doin'? Like bro, that sh*t funny as hell.' But sh*t, I’m an R&B n*gga.

Check out the clip of Chris Brown as well as his full Drink Champs interview below.



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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.