Chris Brown has declared that he "deserve[s] respect" in an explosive Instagram rant hitting back at criticism of his various misdeeds, claiming: "A day in my shoes is a day in hell."
The singer has been widely condemned for assaulting on-off girlfriend Rihanna in 2009, allegedly brawling with fellow R&B stars Drake and Frank Ocean, apparently bragging about his drug use and other brushes with the law.
Brown has also been accused by the Los Angeles DA's office of violating the terms of his probation for his assault on Rihanna by submitting "at best sloppy... and at worst fraudulent" reports of his court-ordered community service, though the star's lawyer has described these allegations as "frivolous, scurrilous and frankly defamatory".
Taking to his now-private Instagram account, Brown stated that he is "sick of being accused" and "pray[s] every day and night" that the negative opinion of him will change.
"Y'all tell me not to pay attention to it - how can I not when it's on my radio, TV and everything else," he said in the message to his few trusted followers.
"I'm wise. I can handle the hate, but enough is enough yo... Yes they talked about Jesus, but... I am not him. Not even close. I'm a human being and I honestly think I deserve respect."
Digital Spy
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