Kehlani has sparked a social media storm after sharing a photo with fellow singer Chris Brown. The image, captioned “twin,” sparked immediate backlash from fans, who criticized the singer’s decision to associate with Brown, citing his history of domestic violence.
The photo, posted on Kehlani’s Instagram, shows the two artists looking friendly and casual, prompting her followers to respond immediately.
Brown has a well-documented history of abusive behavior, including a highly publicized attack on Rihanna. The incident occurred the night before the 2009 Grammy Awards, and Rihanna sustained visible injuries, including a split lip and bruises on her face.
Chris Brown was arrested and charged with felony assault and criminal threats, to which he eventually pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to five years probation plus 180 days of community service.
He also criticized Kehlani after they attempted suicide in 2016. R&B singer Kehlani shared a photo on Instagram of herself in the hospital with an IV drip in her arm. In the post, she disclosed online rumors and trolling about her personal life, accusing her of cheating on her alleged boyfriend, NBA player Kyle Irving, with her ex-boyfriend, rapper Party Next Door, nearly made her take her life.
In response to the reports, Brown wrote on Twitter on Tuesday: “There is no attempting suicide. Doing sh*t for sympathy so them comments under your pics don’t look so bad,” before following with a post supporting Irving.
All these influenced the fierce debate about Kehlani’s decision to pose with Brown and refer to him as her “twin,” especially since they have always preached about accountability and support for survivors of domestic violence.
Many fans expressed disappointment and anger toward Kehlani, claiming that their association with Brown sends a negative message to survivors of abuse.
Others justified Kehlani’s actions, arguing that people should be allowed to grow and change.
As the backlash continues, will Kehlani address the situation?
