Should Chris Brown be banned from entering South Africa based on his criminal history? Images via Instagram: @chrisbrown

Whilst Chris Brown is expected to perform in two sold-out performances in South Africa later this year, pressure is mounting for the US rapper to be denied entry into the country based on his criminal history.

The star will be performing on 14 and 15 December at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

Anti-gender-based violence activists are calling on authorities to cancel the shows, particularly as it comes just days after the “16 Days Activism” campaign. One group – Women For Change, has also started a petition addressed to the Department of Home Affairs and Minister Leon Schreiber, calling for urgent action.

CHRIS BROWN HAS BEEN BANNED FROM THESE COUNTRIES

Chris Brown has a long history of GBV charges against women, with the most prominent one being his 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna.

Based on his “wrap sheet,” he has been denied entry to countries such as the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

In 2010, the U.K.’s home office said of Chris Brown: “We reserve the right to refuse entry to the UK to anyone guilty of a serious criminal offense. Public safety is one of our primary concerns. Each application to enter the UK is considered on its individual merits.”
Women For Change are calling on authorities to cancel Chris Brown’s concert in South Africa.
Images via Instagram:
@womenforchangesa/ @chrisbrown

LIST OF CHARGES, ARRESTS

While Chris Brown is known for his musical talent, he’s also developed a reputation for having a quick temper, being prone to violence, and has even been accused of rape.

Here’s a look at his list of criminal allegations…

2009 – Chris Brown charged with assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna. He accepted a plea deal of community labour, five years probation, and domestic violence counseling.

2012 – Chris violates the restraining order against Rihanna and appears in court

2013 – Chris allegedly assaults fellow US muso Frank Ocean, who declined to press charges

2013 – Chris was involved in a hit and run; however, charges were dropped.

Also, in 2013, Chris Brown was arrested for assaulting two men. He later checked into rehab, where he was allegedly kicked out over violent behaviour, claims People.

2014 – Chris checks into rehab again, where he is not only kicked out but arrested over “breaking internal rules.” He is sentenced to 131 days in jail for probation violation.

2014 – After an early release from jail, he pleads guilty to a 2013 assault

2015 – Chris’s probation is revoked again after he travels without permission to a gig where five people were shot during a brawl.

2015 – Chris is accused of assaulting a man in Las Vegas

Also in 2015, Chris is detained in the Philippines over a fraud investigation

2016 – Chris Brown is charged with assaulting a woman and stealing her phone. He denies the allegations.

2016 – Chris is sued by a former manager, who claims he was “viciously attacked” by the singer.

Also, in 2016, Chris was arrested after a stand-off with police after a woman claimed he threatened her with a gun

2017– Chris allegedly punches the photographer and is arrested for assault and battery. Charges are later dropped

2017 – Chris’s ex, Karrueche Tran, was granted a restraining order against him.

According to Essence, Karrueche accused Chris of making violent threats via text with the words: “B—- I will beat the s** out of you” and “I promise you I will make your life hell.” She claims she had been assaulted multiple times by her now ex.

2018 – A woman accuses Chris and others of sexually assaulting her at a party in 2017. The lawsuit  is later dismissed and is settled out of court

2019 – Chris is detained in Paris on allegations of rape and drug-related charges. The probe was dropped

2021 – Chris Brown is accused of assaulting a woman at his home

2022 – Chris is arrested on charges of raping and drugging a woman in Miami in 2020. Charges were later dropped

2024 – According to Investigation Discovery, a woman – whose identity is hidden will come forward with new allegations against Chris Brown in a documentary about his criminal history.

In a trailer, the woman says: “I have not spoken about this matter publicly. But that’s the only way he can be stopped”.