Good and done with some drama, Chris Brown took to Instagram to declare he is “sick of people” after he was disinvited to the 2024 NBA All-Star game.
According to Billboard, Brown revealed details about why he was no longer invited to attend the big game in his Instagram Stories. The musician posted a screenshot of an email stating he was welcome to the event. “We are thrilled that you will be part of the weekend!” the email reads. The message also asked for a press-approved headshot of Brown as well as a bio about him.
However, Chris Brown stated that things unexpectedly changed and he was no longer welcome to the game. “I was asked by the NBA to play in the All Star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do IT because of their sponsors, like RUFFLE. At this point, I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the f—ing past.”
Brown pointed out that he posted the emails so everyone could the NBA had invited him. “NOT F—ING HAPPENING,” he added. “I ONLY GO WHERE I’M APPRECIATED.”
Meanwhile, an NBA spokesperson revealed to Billboard that Ruffles had no input into the Celebrity Game rosters. A Ruffles rep also told the media outlet, “Ruffles sponsored the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, however Ruffles did not have any involvement in, nor visibility to, any player decisions or celebrity invite discussions.”
The NBA All-Star weekend took place this past weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Chris Brown Refutes the Statement From Ruffles, Claiming the Brand was Trying to ‘Save Face’
Although Ruffles clarified that it did not have anything to do with the Celebrity Game rosters, Chris Brown had no problem refuting the brand’s claims.
Per XXL Mag, Brown declared in his Instagram Stories that Ruffles was trying “save face” after he called them out. “STAND ON BUSINESS. Don’t try to make it look like I’m trippin. YOU AND THE NBA representatives know exactly what yall are doin.”
In a separate post, Chris Brown stood by his remarks. “I HAVE NO REASON TO LIE. YALL KNOW I DONT CHASE CLOUT!” he ranted. “The only Reason they responded is because of all the team breezy fans flooding they s—. COWARDS!! YALL KNOWN DAMN WELL I AINT LYING BECAUSE I NEVER BE ON THIS TYPE OF TIME. These b—es [Ruffles] tryna save face.”