Chris Brown says that he was invited — after which disinvited — to play on the superstar 2024 NBA All-Star Sport.
The singer posted alleged screenshots of emails on Instagram Tales early Saturday morning (Feb. 17) that apparently welcomed him to the occasion.
One screenshot confirmed an electronic mail titled “NBA All-Star 2024 Welcome x Chris Brown,” whereas one other confirmed a mockup of a blue uniform he’d put on as part of Lil Wayne’s group. “We’re thrilled that you can be a part of the weekend!” learn the primary electronic mail, which requested a press-approved headshot and bio from Brown.
“I used to be requested by the NBA to play within the all star recreation this 12 months! Just for them to name later and say they couldn’t do IT due to their sponsors, like RUFFLES,” Brown wrote on his Instagram Tales this weekend. “At this level I’m sick of individuals bothering me and I’m bored with dwelling within the f—ing previous.”
“I POSTED THE EMAILS SO YALL COULD SEE. The NBA nonetheless was tryna get me to return and sit court docket aspect… NOT F—ING HAPPENING,” Brown mentioned.
“I ONLY GO WHERE IM APPRECIATED,” he added.
Billboard reached out to a consultant on the NBA for remark.
Ruffles launched an announcement on Saturday, writing, “Ruffles sponsored final night time’s NBA All-Star Celeb Sport, nonetheless we didn’t have any involvement in, nor visibility to, any participant selections or superstar invite discussions.”
All-Star Weekend, being held in Indianapolis, Indiana, began on Friday night time with the All-Star Celeb Sport, the sport through which Brown would have participated. On Saturday night time, NBA stars play a expertise problem, three-point contest and slam dunk contest. The precise All-Star Sport — the primary occasion — occurs on Sunday.
