The excitement surrounding Chris Brown's March 27 announcement of his Breezy Bowl XX Worldwide Stadium Tour just a few days ago should have centered around who was on the power-packed lineup Brown cooking with Jhené Aiko, Bryson Tiller, and Walker. Instead, things turned strange and somewhat tense.
By April 6, Brown was posting to his social media accounts what can only be described as a red-flag PSA to his fans. This is a word to the wise to Team Breezy about resolving any conflict that might blow up because of wait-for-it gang ties at shows.
A tour that ought to have smooth R&B vibes and sultry slow jams has sudden undertones of street tension, and fans are left scratching their heads. But no one is scratching harder than Summer Walker, who sounds like she's trying to figure out what she just signed up for.
Sources close to the singer say she's already "loathing" the new dates, and it's difficult not to sympathize. Walker, whose music is of the spiritual, soul-baring variety with a laid-back ethos to match, has long been vocal about her battles with anxiety and the demands of fame. So, is she throwing herself into a tour environment that now carries a warning label? It's not exactly the atmosphere she prefers.
And in full transparency, this tour felt like it was shaping up to be one for the books. Having four of R&B's most prominent contemporary names, the recipe was for a night of romance, heartbreak, and head-nodding beats. But Chris's preempting what could have been "gang-related" drama among fans is enough to give anyone pause and a sensitive artist like Summer.
Concerts tend to attract all kinds of energy, and with multiple artists bringing their own dedicated and sometimes intensely loyal fanbases, it's a good idea to encourage peace. But should we send a warning before a single ticket has even been scanned? That's not proactive, but it's ominous.
Walker has not commented directly herself, but "loathing" speaks volumes. She does not love the vibe, whether it's the schedule, the crowds, or the added stress of being entangled in potential controversy. It remains to be seen if Summer chooses to tough it out or seek an exit plan. This tour is already generating drama before the first mic check. So here's hoping things chill and that the only heat on this tour comes from the music, not the devastation.
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