Chris Brown reportedly made the most of his brief time in a UK prison by singing for fellow inmates and expressing heartfelt thanks to one who looked out for him.
The 36-year-old American R&B star found himself behind bars at HMP Forest Bank in Salford, Greater Manchester, after being denied bail in connection with a grievous bodily harm (GBH) charge. Despite initial concerns from fans that his celebrity status and wealth might make him a target, insiders say the singer was treated well by other prisoners.
“Sometimes people will be targeted if other inmates know they have money, but they looked after him instead,” a source told The Sun. “They know he’s famous and also American so not really aware of how prisons work over here.”
With no access to extra privileges, Brown had to stick to the standard offerings available to all inmates. “He had no treats so all he could do was order the basic food you’re offered.”
During evening lockdown, some prisoners reportedly called on him to perform. “When it was lock up at night-time, some of them were shouting, ‘Sing us a song Chris!’” the source said.
The singer responded by belting out tunes in his cell, bringing a touch of star power to the prison’s halls.
Before his release on £5 million bail this past Wednesday, Brown left a personal note for an inmate named Dave who had shown him kindness during his time inside.
The handwritten message read: “To Dave, Thank you my brother, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me while I’ve been banged up. Keep being a good person. God sees all and he sees your heart. You’ll be home soon my bro. Cheers!!”
Brown was arrested at around 2am last Thursday at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel. A magistrate ordered him into custody the next day after rejecting his initial bail application.
He now awaits trial on allegations he assaulted music producer Abe Diaw with a bottle at London nightclub Tape in February 2023.
Another man, 38-year-old Omololu Akinlolu, has also been charged with GBH in relation to the incident.
Despite the serious legal trouble, Brown has been granted permission to continue with his planned tour of the UK, which includes ten shows across June and July. He and Akinlolu are scheduled to formally enter pleas at Southwark Crown Court on June 20.
Meanwhile, defiant fans have been rallying behind the star. Crowds were spotted outside the Lowry Hotel hoping for a glimpse of the singer as news of his release spread.
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