Wizkid brings out Chris Brown at O2 show for singer’s first UK performance in a decade
Brown was banned from entering the UK in 2010 after he was arrested for assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Wizkid brought out controversial R&B singer Chris Brown during the first of his sold-out shows at the O2 Arena in London.
The Nigerian artist was performing as part of his Made in Lagos tour. The first show broke the record for fastest-selling Afrobeats gig after tickets sold out in under 12 minutes.
During last night’s (Sunday 28 November) performance, Wizkid brought out special guests including Nigerian artist Tems and UK rapper Skepta.
Chris Brown came out to perform a rendition of “Go Crazy”, his 2020 collaboration with Young Thug.
It marked the controversial R&B singer’s first UK performance in over a decade. Brown was banned from entering the UK in 2010 after he was arrested in 2009 for assaulting his then-girlfriend, artist Rihanna, after a Grammy's party.
However, last year rumours were sparked that the ban may have been lifted, after Brown was spotted at a restaurant in London in October.
Brown has faced numerous charges for violence towards women. A sexual assault lawsuit against the “With You” singer was dismissed last year after he settled out of court.
Earlier this year, it was emerged that Brown was under investigation after a woman alleged that he had assaulted her. In October, it was reported that he would not face charges over the alleged incident due to “insufficient evidence”.
Brown was also involved in a violent altercation with Frank Ocean in 2013. He was denied an Australian visa in 2015 on “character grounds”.
Fans rushed the security barriers and charged their way into last night’s concert, in scenes less than a month after the deadly Astroworld crowd crush in the United States.
Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music
Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members)
Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music
Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members)
The situation was eventually “contained” and solved by the arena’s security staff, according to the O2.
“This evening, a breach of the security cordon on the arena entrance occurred and as a result, a number of fans in the queue were able to enter the venue. The situation was quickly contained by staff and the incident resolved,” a spokesperson for the arena told The Independent.