US Singer Chris Brown Granted Bail Amid Grievous Bodily Harm Charge

US singer Chris Brown has been granted bail from a London court after being charged by prosecutors with grievous bodily harm. The charge is over an alleged 2023 nightclub assault. Precisely, prosecutors allege that Chris Brown used a tequila bottle to assault music producer Abraham Diaw at a London nightclub. Brown, who is 36 years old, has not yet pleaded.

In addition, he failed to show up at the Southwark Crown Court session, during which Judge Tony Baumgartner released him on bail. As a result, Chris Brown can proceed with his next “Breezy Bowl XX” global tour beginning June 8 in Amsterdam.

The Alleged Incident

US Singer Chris Brown is charged with an serious attack on music director Abraham Diaw. The attack happened in February 2023 at London’s Mayfair Tap nightclub. Prosecutors say Brown punched Diaw multiple times in the head and body with a tequila bottle. Brown then allegedly punched and kicked Diaw, with another individual helping him do so.

The attack was reportedly caught on CCTV. Additionally, Diaw has brought a civil action to recover £12 million ($16 million) for injuries and losses sustained during the attack.

Bail Conditions

Chris Brown came back to the UK and was arrested at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester on 15th May 2025. A judge at Manchester Magistrates’ Court initially refused bail on grounds that the case was serious. But on 21st May, Judge Tony Baumgartner released Brown on bail under tight restrictions.

Chris Brown has to pay a £5 million security and hand over his passport, only for purposes of travel associated with his tour. He also has to stay at a stipulated UK address until trial.

Impact on Future Tour

With bail being secured, Chris Brown is free to continue his “Breezy Bowl XX” global tour. The tour commemorates the 20th anniversary of his music career. It commences on June 8 in Amsterdam and features performances in key UK cities like Manchester, London, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Simultaneously, the legal case proceeds. Brown is next due at Southwark Crown Court on June 13 for a court hearing.

Serious bodily harm with intent is a serious UK crime. It has a maximum life sentence. Because the case is so high-profile, it has had extensive media coverage. In addition, Brown’s previous legal woes include a 2009 conviction for assaulting pop singer Rihanna. Thus, public criticism of his behavior persists.