Friendship is worth it when your pals stand for you the way Jordin Sparks defends Chris Brown against haters. Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown’s friendship spans over a decade, and has weathered the storm of his domestic violence issues. Even amid stiff opposition, Jordin was vocal about Chris getting the honor he deserves. Get the details below.
Jordin Sparks Defends Chris Brown Against AMA Execs
The American Idol Season 6 winner spoke out after Chris Brown’s tribute to Michael Jackson was scrapped at the last minute. Jordin said AMA execs screwed up by pulling the plug on her singer friend. However, she was equally shocked that people still questioned if he should be at such events.
Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown collaborated on a song, No Air, in 2008 and have remained friends. The Tattoo singer thinks Chris has been one of the best in the game for a while now. She also thought he absolutely should’ve been at the AMAs to perform and receive the trophy he won.
The Phoenix native was disappointed that Chris was judged by his history of violence rather than by his talent. The 32-year-old, who believes in second chances, told TMZ on Tuesday,
Jordin Sparks And Kelly Rowland Stand Up For Chris Brown
The actress snapped at the audience in response before gushing over his incredible talent.
While speaking to TMZ, the Destiny’s Child alum noted that “grace is very real,” and everyone needs a dose of it. She urged everyone to show gratitude for every moment and problem before pointing fingers at others.
The Motivation singer added that it is more important to “remember to be human first.”
Chris Brown has been slammed several times over the years for his history of violent behavior. He assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 and allegedly drugged and raped a woman in 2020, which he denied.
A woman also accused him of hitting her in 2021, although it was inconclusive due to insufficient evidence. Another one of his exes, Karrueche Tran, obtained a five-year restraining order against him in 2017. She alleged that he punched her stomach and pushed her down a set of stairs, which he denied.
Everyone needs someone to believe in them, especially in their lowest moments. So it is refreshing to see Jordin Sparks defend Chris Brown when he needs all the support he can get. However, the Loyal singer must also work on himself to prevent future episodes of violence.
