Netizens divided over Chris Brown’s stay in PH
Before he was granted clearance to leave the Philippines, American singer Chris Brown made extensive use of his various social media accounts to voice his concern regarding his situation.
Brown tweeted a couple of comments after he was barred from leaving due to an estafa complaint worth $1 million stemming from his no-show on Dec. 31, 2014, at Philippine Arena.
“This is a very serious situation and someone needs to be held accountable for mixing my name up in all this. I’ve done nothing wrong!!!” he tweeted. “I have nothing to do with anything going on right now. I came back to Manila to do a make-up show for New Years. I did the show three days ago.”
The R&B artist held a concert on July 21 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
As of article posting time, his tweets have since been taken down.
Brown also posted a few videos on his Instagram account, which consisted of pleas and rants interspersed with dance moves. He also not-so-subtly called on US President Barack Obama to help him.
One video featured the singer on his knees, saying, “Please, please, let us leave, please.”
Like his earlier tweets, the videos have also been removed.
#FreeBreezy
Brown’s fans weren’t all too happy to hear of his “detention,” reviving a widely shared hashtag which gained popularity during his various court appearances.
I think it's time to bring back #FreeBreezy pic.twitter.com/vEWNByDsJ8
— 무지개 맛 (@RoOwnsCJ) July 24, 2015
Manila won't let Chris leave now I gotta show up like … :(((( #FreeBreezy #BringBackChrisBrown pic.twitter.com/TwDKPizrJL
— Nay … (@__onlynay) July 24, 2015
"KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. GOD GIVES HIS HARDEST BATTLES TO HIS STRONGEST SOLDIERS" #FreeBreezy @chrisbrown
— CB, PH Street Team! (@TeamCBManilaPH) July 24, 2015
Let Breezy go!! #FreeBreezy
— Luigi Altamirano (@luigialta) July 24, 2015
https://twitter.com/JohnnyJanmark/status/624292812901777409
#freebreezy he did nothing wrong #teambreezy #sorrychrisbrownwestillloveyou pic.twitter.com/rvACjlp37W
— [BREEZY] (@ChrisBrownEVENT) July 23, 2015
Hong Kong concert
Fans in Hong Kong also did not take kindly to Brown’s extended stay in the country, which caused the singer to miss his scheduled Hong Kong performance date.
Chris Brown wasn't allowed to leave the Philippines, missed a Hong Kong concert. Isn't that a slap in the face.
— Hong Kong Hermit (@HongKongHermit) July 23, 2015
the Philippines wont release Chris Brown to leave the country, he was scheduled to be in Hong Kong today… i hope thats Fine China
— Jamel L. Jackson (@JJax_) July 23, 2015
#FreeMyBrothaCB Philippines I know you love him and want him to perform another show BUT THE MAN NEEDS TO BE IN HONG KONG @chrisbrown
— $L@¥_JME (@Gold_XTheAlbum) July 22, 2015
#KeepBreezy
Some netizens, however, jokingly called for his permanent stay in the country.
Yeah lets keep Chris Brown in the Philippines, we need a new Keith Martin.
— KC Montero (@KCMontero) July 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/queen_radical/status/624505123687919616
Dear #Philippines please keep Chris Brown & if you can manage it, also keep Kanye West if he's passing through. From music lovers worldwide
— Stephen Sutton (@Stippidoo) July 24, 2015
If the Philippines want to keep Chris Brown I think we should let them as a nice diplomatic gesture.
— Sarah Schechter (@SarahSoWitty) July 23, 2015
Dear @Philippines, He's your problem now! Keep him we want nothing in return!!!! #ChrisBrown @chrisbrown
— I.M. Important (@freelancewoman) July 24, 2015
Chris Brown Pleads to Be Released from the Philippines https://t.co/uvG7x1OjTb YOU CAN KEEP HIM #jerk
— Belinda Carlisle (@belindaofficial) July 24, 2015
According to Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) spokesperson Eric Apolonio, Chris Brown has been given clearance for departure by the Bureau of Immigration and is now free to leave the country.
