Many believe the apology issued by R&B singer Chris Brown on Monday is merely an attempt to salvage his career and estrangement from industry friends.
Brown’s pocketbook has taken a hit and his banishment from industry award shows, like the BET Awards, has caused a decline in his stock. Radio hasn’t been kind either. Chris Brown’s songs have all but dropped off playlists and collaborations with other artists have dried up.
The singer of hits “Run It” and “Kiss Kiss” pleaded guilty last month to punching Rihanna in Los Angeles on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February.
“What I did was unacceptable, 100 percent … I hope that others learn from my mistakes. I intend to live my life so that I am truly worthy of the term ‘role model’,” Brown said.
Brown will be formally sentenced on August 5 after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors that avoided a trial and a possible four-year prison sentence.
