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Entertainment · October 26, 2026

Singer Chris Brown arrives at court for sentencing wearing black face mask after attacking music producer in Mayfair nightclub

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On October 26, 2026, singer Chris Brown was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months, following a February 2023 incident at the Tape nightclub in Mayfair, London. Brown had previously pleaded guilty to affray for attacking music producer Abraham Diaw with a tequila bottle. Judge Tony Baumgartner noted the dangerous nature of the assault but cited Brown's guilty plea and lack of recent convictions as mitigating factors. Brown was also ordered to pay £1,500 in prosecution costs, while his co-defendant and vocal coach, Omololu Akinlolu, received a four-month suspended sentence.

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  • Chris Brown received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.
  • The sentencing took place at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday, October 26, 2026.
  • Brown pleaded guilty to a charge of affray regarding a February 2023 incident at the Mayfair nightclub Tape.
  • The victim of the attack was music producer Abraham Diaw.
  • The attack involved the use of a tequila bottle as a weapon.
  • Judge Tony Baumgartner presided over the case and described the attack as 'plainly dangerous'.

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  • Brown was ordered to pay a £1,500 ($2,000) surcharge toward legal costs.
  • Video footage showed Brown hitting the victim four times with a bottle, including twice to the head.
  • More serious charges, including assault and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, were dropped after Brown pleaded guilty to affray.
  • Omololu Akinlolu, Brown's vocal coach, received a four-month suspended sentence for his role in the incident.
  • Brown arrived at court wearing a black face mask, glasses, and a cap.
  • Russell Brand's trial was occurring in the same court building during Brown's sentencing.

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