Chris Brown Praised By Pharrell During Something In The Water Guest Performance

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The Neptunes legend gave the R&B star his flowers for his many talents.

Pharrell's Something In The Water festival in Virginia Beach has an insane lineup over three days, so it's no surprise that it's given us some standout performance moments so far. However, among its many surprise guests and memorable sets was none other than Virginia native Chris Brown. Moreover, the R&B star appeared to perform some hits for the crowd, showing off his dance moves and vocal range. What's more is that the Neptunes icon came out on stage to give Brown his flowers. During his remarks, he noted the many talents and artistic areas in which he's thrived for almost two decades.

"Nah, nah, nah," Pharrell began. "Make some noise for our brother. Came all the way over here to make this happen. Make some noise for Virginia's own, Chris Brown! Lil bro, listen, there's only one you. There's only one you. Give this man his flowers again, make some noise for Virginia's own! The dancing-est, singing-est, craziest video-making singing dude in R&B and pop music until now. Make some noise for our brother Chris Brown!"

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Furthermore, as the In My Mind star went on, Brown continuously thanked Pharrell and the crowd for their love. When he left the stage, he asked the crowd to turn up and be safe, adding that he loves them. Despite what this guest appearance might have you believe, the "Yeah 3x" singer actually isn't a fan of performing in the States anymore. When a fan asked him when he'd perform at the Super Bowl, he said that he doesn't want to perform for a crowd he doesn't feel appreciates him. "Never shawty," he responded to the fan. "American media AINT FA me. Rather be where I’m welcomed."

Of course, that is likely due to his many public controversies which, although years-old, continue to be brought up by him or by fans. As such, discussion surrounding Chris Brown these days seems to be at least equally divided between his music and his actions, if not slanted towards the latter. While that is a righteous discussion to have as he continues to avoid accountability and give a sincere reflection, maybe Something In The Water proved him wrong about his ability to connect with audiences in the U.S. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Chris Brown and check out Pharrell's words of admiration below.

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About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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