Chris Brown, who is currently in his homestate of Virginia paying for his conviction for brutally assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna, has posted a message on his official Twitter profile alerting fans to the fact that he has completed work on his new album titled Graffiti. But, will anyone be buying it when it gets released? Here is our first look at the (possibly fan-made) album artwork for Graffiti and the full text of Chris‘s tweet message:
GRAFFITI!!!! COMIN SOON…. JUST FINISHED IT…HANDS DOWN … MY BEST ALBUM… THATS ALL IMA GIVE AWAY RIGHT NOW..
I sincerely hope this album artwork isn’t the real final mock and is just a fan-made creation cuz the word Graffiti is misspelled. To be honest, I was never a big Chris Brown fan before he revealed himself to be a brutal little monster, so I can pretty much assure you I won’t be picking up this album whenever it gets released. I don’t know that Chris Brown will have much success in the wake of his assault conviction but I suspect there are still many who will support his career, regardless of his brutal actions.
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I think someone is getting a lil too much personally emotionally involved into this. I mean I dont condone Chis’ behavior whatsever, I dont even like him, but it seems as tho some ppl have a vendetta against him. ITs not up to YOU people to forgive him, its up to Rihanna. If you dont wanna supporst him, then dont listen to him or dont buy his music. BUt dont hate on somebody if they dont have nothing to do with you anyway
He seems like a physically fit young man, I am sure he will be able to get a construction job now that his “music” career is over. It’s called reality.
Forgiveness is rarely dished out, until you yourself are in that position..then it cant come quick enough
I’m not a fan of Chris Brown’s music but if people want to buy his music, that’s their decision. But I believe violence is never the answer in any relationship so it’s understandable why people feel they don’t need to give him any respect or buy his music. Maybe he only hit Rihanna, but if a rapist attacked someone else besides you, would you still treat this rapist the same as any other person without passing judgment? And like others have said, he gave a public statement, so it’s no longer a personal case…
I will never ever give that woman hater a single penny. I hope that he disappears and never returns <3
argh wat a scumbag. hope his album bombs.
….I HAVE ONE THING TO SAY : YOU GONNA WORK !
he is desperate to gain fans back by making a new album, i know i’m not buying one since he is abusive.
anyone else find it funny that the album is named Graffiti, and part of his punishment will be cleaning up graffiti?
Great Jennifer I read through all the comments to see if anyone mentioned that and you ended up just writing it up just ahead of me.
Oh, Trent…you have a funny view on things at times. “Forgiven is earned when punishment is paid in full?” I guess none of us, including you, are forgiven for anything at that rate. And, let’s get real for a minute shall we? A “brutal little monster” is a bit of an overstretch. I know everyone in our mamby pamby culture where sissy boys are revered is completely bowled over by actions such as Brown’s, but you set yourself up as judge and jury over another, thus relegating yourself to the ranks of monsters.
@Bill — No, Chris Brown has his judge and he decided not to stand trial before a jury for fear of imprisonment. The man was convicted of criminal assault on another person, this is not something that I made up … he is now a convict. When he pays his debt to society then he can start earning back forgiveness. How is that view “funny”, Bill?
I think it’s going to do well. I just have a feeling.
some of you are saying that he’s only doing this cd cause he’s desperate…but you guys do realize this cd was pretty much half done before anything happened right? you guys didnt really think he’s be gone? he has a job to do. he has contracts with the label to complete.
you guys have to know this cd will do just fine. it may not go #1 like before…but lets just say he wont lose any sleep.
Lord! Could Chris be trying to be MJ any harder!? The one glove, the military jacket, and the throne. Who is Chris trying to kid. Any chance of him being the next MJ are completely out the window. Team RiRi!!
Just wondering, if someone is sincerely contrite (not sure if he is), but just say, “if”, do we ever move on?
Here’s what I don’t understand: When did being a fan of someone’s work suddenly mean you are a fan of the person and their actions? Case in point: I’ve been a Michael Jackson fan my entire life, although I will be the first person to admit that the man himself had some serious issues and had completely lost touch with any sort of reality. Yet I was excited anytime he made new music and will continue to be a fan for the rest of my life. It doesn’t mean I supported any of his personal decisions.
Chris Brown hit Rihanna and that is deplorable and horrifying and he was not only punished but is now dealing with the aftermath. Does that make him a good person in my book? Far from it… does it effect me listening to his new album? Absolutely not. I was a fan before this happened and I will be a fan until his music is no longer an interest to me.
I’m a big fan of your blog Trent, but haven’t you said before that there is a difference between liking the artist and liking the person? I think you are graying the lines on this one.
@Michelle — I’m sorry but a convicted woman beater is not worthy of my fandom, graying lines or not, he sucks.
@Michelle – Michael Jackson had a disturbing childhood. His brothers would have sex with girls in front of him as a child, his father beat him, he had a hardcore Jehova’s witness mother while being a superstar and sexually idolized by millions of girls/women. He had a mentally disturbing childhood that messed him up, not to mention an addiction.
That kind of life can logically and psychologically explain (though not forgive) his decay later in life. Chris Brown seemingly acknowledges his father’s abusive behavior and appears to have known all along it’s something deplorable what his father had done to his mother, but still acted in this violent manner. They are two very different lives and cannot be compared.
@Michelle. Michael Jackson was never convicted. Chris Brown was.
@EmJayDee — Exactly, thank you :)
Trent, forgiveness is not something that is earned.
@Bill — In your estimation, in my estimation a convicted criminal has to prove worthy of forgiveness.
Yeah, the who MJ impersonation is a bit much. Kind of desperate if you ask me…but then, I get the sense that Chris Brown is a desperate person. I never cared much for him/his music before, and I certainly don’t care for it now. Maybe one day he’ll grow up.