If the goal was to get the people talking, Chlöe Bailey has the people doing it. But probably not for what she wanted. The singer is gearing up to release her debut album, which is just weeks away. She recently announced a brand new single, which teams Chloe and Chris Brown, her first featured guest on the project thus far. The single, titled, “How Does It Feel” will be released on Friday, February 24th. Fans reacted to the Chloe and Chris Brown single announcement with everything from disdain for Breezy to shock that Chloe would team up with the singer, considering his somewhat complicated history outside of the music.

There were also many who defended Chris. Despite that complex history, he still has an incredibly strong fanbase and has found success with several female singers over the years. Not sure why Chloe is getting the backlash, but here’s a quick list of recent Chris Brown collabs for context:

Ella Mai featured Chris Brown on her debut album on a song called, “Whatchamacallit.”

H.E.R. featuring Chris Brown on her 2021 album on a song called, “Come Through,” which was also a single on that project. She even released a music video.

Sevyn Streeter featured Chris Brown on her single, “Guilty,” which was released in 2021.

Jhene Aiko famously worked with Chris on “Post To Be” with Omarion, but he was also featuring on “Tryna Smoke” remix off her Chilombo Deluxe album released in 2020.

Just saying there’s a pattern here, and the Chloe and Chris Brown single really shouldn’t be that surprising.

Here’s a look at the fan reactions to the Chloe and Chris Brown single:

chris brown didn’t just “fight with” rihanna…

– he also mocked kehlani after her suicide attempt
– beat up frank ocean up / called him homophobic slur
– ridiculed a talented black man for winning a grammy award

but he dances kool and sings well we just forget about all that..

— D A L Ξ N (@TheClassicMimi) February 17, 2023

like you gotta be told to not work with chris brown? that seem obvious at this point idk

— iyosias (@whitest_injera) February 16, 2023

So, Chris brown:

– nearly beat Rihanna to d3ath
– has abused other women
– strangled a woman
– is a colourist
– has misogynistic, abusive song lyrics
– stalked karrueche + had a restraining order against him
– mocked kehlanis suicide attempt
– has SA allegations

And yet…

— in my 👽 era (@afrorckprincess) February 16, 2023

What exactly are all these female artists from Ciara , to Kelly Rowland , Normani and now Chloe Bailey trying to prove in propping up or working with Chris Brown because I really don’t get it.

— Clipsee is meeting HOOK in 1 MONTH (@lustz4life) February 16, 2023

Surely chris brown can’t be the only man available in the R&B landscape…

— ❤️‍🔥 (@theericklouis) February 16, 2023

And here’s the other side of the argument:

Chris Brown always supporting the R&B girls and they always giving him his flowers, love to see it ❤️ pic.twitter.com/q8OEG4bhYR

— ʜᴇʟᴏ (@hwloiza) February 16, 2023

Chris Brown fire 😂🤷🏽‍♂️ y’all pick and choose when y’all wanna condemn him cuz let No Guidance, Go Crazy or any of his latest hits come on, y’all bopping 🙄 plz

— Cali M ✍🏾💙 (@CaliMOfficial_) February 16, 2023

no one’s career has ever been hurt by a Chris Brown collaboration lol

— KJ (@kjjpeg) February 16, 2023

Rihanna said she forgave Chris Brown why are yal more mad at him than she is 💀 another reason why I couldn’t be famous

— Jazmyn (@jussjazzy_) February 16, 2023

What do ya’ll think? Will you listen to the Chloe and Chris Brown single when it drops??? Let us know in the comments.

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