In 2023, singer Chris Brown was arrested for allegedly assaulting music producer Abraham “Abe” Diaw at a nightclub in London, causing him ‘grievous bodily harm’
According to reports, the incident happened on February 19, 2023, at the Tape nightclub in the Mayfair neighbourhood of London. The Sun UK reports that Chris Brown is charged with assaulting Abe Diaw after he passed out and striking him on the head with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila.
Who is Abraham ‘Abe’ Diaw as Chris Brown is arrested for allegedly hitting music producer with Don Julio 1942 tequila bottle in London
US R&B singer Chris Brown has been arrested at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, UK, shortly after arriving by private jet.
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Brown was arrested at a Manchester hotel around 2 a.m. on Thursday, May 15 and police spokesperson told The Sun, “A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 02:00hrs on Thursday, 15 May on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on 19 February 2023 and the investigation is being led by detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit.
According to music producer Abe Diaw, Brown “ruthlessly stomped” on him after smashing a bottle of tequila over his head during the incident.
Due to his legal proceedings against Chris Brown, one of the most contentious individuals in the entertainment world, Abraham Diaw has recently become well-known. Before this litigation, not much was known about Diaw, therefore he was a rather mysterious person. It is crucial to comprehend his reasons for bringing this legal action, which are based on allegations of personal grievances against Brown.
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Abe is a music producer living in Florence, Italy and also travels the world for his gigs. He produces music under his Onegodmusic label and and has worked with a bevy of upcoming artists. He has also worked as a PR manager for nightclubs and describes himself as the Boss of Florence, Italy night life.
Abe Diaw sued Chris Brown in October 2023, alleging that the Loyal singer “inflicted severe and lasting injuries” during the confrontation at the nightclub.
Diaw claims that after repeatedly hitting him with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila, Brown “ruthlessly” stomped on him and kicked him in the back of the neck, knocking him out for around 30 seconds.
He “hit me over the head two or three times,” Diaw recalled in an interview with The Sun. “My knee also gave out.”
Diaw filed a civil lawsuit, requesting $16 million in compensation for the alleged assault’s financial losses and physical harm.
Brown has previously gone afoul of the law. The R&B singer, who is well-known for songs like “Run It!” and “Gimme That,” gained notoriety in 2009 after he attacked Rihanna, his then-girlfriend. He was given a five-year probationary period, domestic violence counselling, and community service after entering a guilty plea to felony assault.
Brown was in the UK getting ready for his Breezy Bowl XX Tour, which includes a show at Manchester’s Co-op Live next month. His legal issues, nevertheless, might cloud the future performances. He is still being held, and the inquiry is still ongoing.
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