Chris Brown fans are baffled as to why he has not been absolved of his rap sheet of problematic behavior while other celebrities with a history of similar transgressions continue to be celebrated.
Brown’s supporters, calling out Hollywood’s ability to look the other way, showed up en masse in the comment sections of posts congratulating Dr. Dre for being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 19. The megaproducer is the 2,775th individual to receive recognition for his music career, which spans three decades, as well as his business ventures, such as Beats by Dre.
Chris Brown has yet to publicly be forgiven for past assault case as Dr. Dre continues to receive Hollywood accolades and Grammy Awards. (Photos by Joseph Okpako/WireImage; Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
He was glowingly described as the “greatest partner, friend, ally you could possibly have” by business partner and music executive Jimmy Iovine, who spoke at the event alongside Snoop Dogg.
In a press release, Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said Dre has “left an indelible mark on popular culture ... It is with great pride that we honor his incredible career and extraordinary impact by awarding him a star on the Walk of Fame.”
But for those keeping score, he has also left a mark on women in hip-hop. Singer Michel’le, with whom the Compton native shares a son named Marcel Young, has spoken with candor about the abusive six-year relationship they had during the late ’80s and early ’90s. During a 2015 “Breakfast Club” interview, she claimed his violent outbursts left her with a broken nose, black eyes, and five cracked ribs.
Michel’le BEEN dragged thru the entire MUD. She told her story multiple times, Dr Dre STILL haven’t apologized for beating her. It’s been over 30+yrs & the music industry still overlook he’s a woman beater behind closed doors https://t.co/D2DbxAbIci pic.twitter.com/4ecwQv8XTC
— July 19 (@212Lexus) April 18, 2023
Additionally, in an Elle interview the following year, in 2016, Michel’le said, “The beatings, the beatings were so normal to me. The abuse was just routine. I didn't wake up the next day and say, 'Dre, why did you hit me?' We never talked about it the next day.” She even noted that after the first incident they cried together, in what she thinks was a moment of him experiencing remorse for his actions. However, the guilt was short-lived, as she alleged more beatings took place.
That same year, the "Turn Off the Lights" singer told her story of being romantically involved with him as well as making a name for herself as a songwriter and artist in the Lifetime movie “Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le.” She also shares a daughter, Bailei Knight, with the Death Row Records co-founder. At the time, the found
