Robert Glasper

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Chris Brown taunts competition after losing at 2023 Grammys (Los Angeles Times)

Chris Brown took to social media to complain about his loss at the 2023 Grammys, taunting Robert Glasper, his competition who took home the award for R&B ...

Brown also skipped that awards show, leaving Kelly Rowland to accept the award on his behalf and [come to his defense](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-11-22/kelly-rowland-chris-brown-forgiven-amas-booing). The pianist didn’t seem to take notice of Brown’s insults on Monday, instead re-sharing to his Instagram story a litany of praise from fans, friends and others in the industry. Last year, Brown’s win at the American Music Awards for male R&B artist drew [a mix of cheers and boos](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-11-21/amas-2022-chris-brown-booed-kelly-rowland). The award for R&B album was presented at the Grammy Premiere Ceremony held at at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, a non-televised event before the main show. He continued his social media tirade by asking “Who the f— is Robert Glasper?” and separate story posts, writing, “Ima keep kicking yall a—! Who da f— is this?” over Glasper’s name, accompanied by a row of crying-laughing emojis, according to reports and screenshots of the now-deleted story posts.

Chris Brown Apologizes to Robert Glasper After Grammys Tantrum (Variety)

Chris Brown has apologized after throwing a hissy fit on Instagram after he lost the Grammy for best R&B album to Robert Glasper.

To play jazz, you have to master your instrument just to play the music, even in a mediocre sense.” In an October interview with Variety, Glasper spoke of his ability to jump across genres, saying, “No one in the history of music has ever been a high-level musician in any other genre — like a high-level R&B or hip-hop or classical musician — and been able to go into the jazz world and make some noise and get respect. Brown also posted an image that read, “Who the f*ck is Robert Glasper,” using a graphic and phrase that Glasper himself has used in self-deprecating fashion.

Chris Brown Apologizes to Robert Glasper After Mocking His ... (Billboard)

Following his Grammy night loss for best R&B album, Chris Brown went into a fit against winner Robert Glasper, and apologized the next day.

[Chris Brown took to Instagram](https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/chris-brown-robert-glasper-grammys-2023-loss-1235213175/) to project his frustrations onto the category’s winner: 12-time nominee and five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper for his album Black Radio III. His tone was far different from Brown’s, offering praise for the R&B star’s nominated project, Breezy (Deluxe), and expressing the feeling that one of his fellow nominees would take the award, adding, “They all have amazing albums.” What Brown’s research may have led him to realize is Glasper’s innumerable accomplishments and contributions as one of the most lauded jazz, R&B and hip-hop instrumentalists of his time. Here’s what Brown said in the DM, posted to his Instagram Story: you were not the intended target and I know I came off really rude and mean. YOU AND I SHOULD never be in the same [category]..

Chris Brown Sends 'Apology' to Robert Glasper After Grammys Lash ... (Rolling Stone)

Chris Brown tried to apologize after he asked "who the f— is this," referring to talented pianist Robert Glasper who beat him at Best R&B Album.

Check out my stories to play along!” (Glasper has yet to share a public comment about Brown’s “apology.”) YOU AND I SHOULD never be in the Same category,” he wrote. Black Radio III featured some of Brown’s contemporaries, including the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Ty Dolla Sign, PJ Morton, Ant Clemons, and H.E.R. On Monday, Brown shared an Instagram DM he sent to Glasper showing a half-apology to the musician. I gotta get my skills up Ima start playing the harmonica.” On Sunday, he shared a screenshot of the Google results when looking up Glasper’s name, and wrote: “I’ma keep kicking y’all ass respectfully…

Chris Brown apologizes to Robert Glasper for social outburst after ... (USA TODAY)

After lashing out when Robert Glasper won for best R&B album, Chirs Brown came around and apologized for being a sore loser during the Grammys.

[has been nominated at the Grammys 21 times](https://www.grammy.com/artists/chris-brown/2927) and won once for best R&B album for his 2011 album "F.A.M.E." Glasper [has been nominated 12 times](https://www.grammy.com/artists/robert-glasper/11540) and won 5 times. Brown was nominated in the category for his album "Breezy" (Deluxe) and Glasper for his album "Black Radio III." Blige for "Good Morning Gorgeous" (Deluxe), Lucky Daye for "Candydrip" and PJ Morton for "Watch the Sun." [Grammys 2023: Taylor Swift's hushed convo with ex Harry Styles, more juicy moments not seen on TV](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/06/grammys-2023-harry-styles-half-hugs-taylor-swift-more-not-seen-tv/11195132002/) "YOU AND I SHOULD never be in the Same (category)..

Chris Brown apologizes to Robert Glasper, blames Academy for ... (Page Six)

Chris Brown is letting the world know he reached out to Robert Glasper to apologize for throwing a temper tantrum over his Grammys 2023 loss.

Brown concluded his note, “So from one Black man to another.. two totally different vibes and genres,” he penned. HOPE YOU ARE ABLE TO FEED YOUR FAMILY FOR LIFE. “THE ORGANIZATION ISNT DOING US BLACKS OUR DUE DILIGENCE. “Congratulations my brother.. [won the 2023 Grammy Award](https://nypost.com/2023/02/05/grammys-2023-live-updates-winners-performances-highlights/) for Best R&B Album for “Black Radio III” on Sunday, Brown [threw a several-slide temper tantrum](https://pagesix.com/2023/02/05/chris-brown-asks-who-the-f-k-is-robert-glasper-after-2023-grammys-loss/) on his Instagram Story.

Chris Brown apologises to Robert Glasper after mocking his Best ... (NME.com)

Chris Brown has offered an apology to Robert Glasper after mocking Glasper's Best R&B Album win at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

[Bonnie Raitt](https://www.nme.com/artists/bonnie-raitt)‘s ‘Just Like That’ was awarded Song of the Year, while Samara Joy was crowned Best New Artist Glasper’s win on Sunday marked the second time he has won a Grammy in that category – the first was in 2013 for his fifth album, ‘Black Radio’ – and his fifth Grammy overall (out of 12 nominations). Blige](https://www.nme.com/artists/mary-j-blige), [Lucky Daye](https://www.nme.com/artists/lucky-daye) and PJ Morton. “You and I should never be in the same [category],” he continued. He accused the Recording Academy of not doing “due diligence” for Black artists, acknowledging that while both he and Glasper’s work can be broadly categorised as R&B, there’s a considerable stylistic difference between Glasper’s jazz and soul-influenced compositions and Brown’s poppier, trap-oriented output. you were not the intended target and I know I came off really rude and mean.” [Harry Styles](https://www.nme.com/artists/harry-styles) take home Album of the Year for [‘Harry’s House’](https://www.nme.com/reviews/harry-styles-new-album-harrys-house-3226209), while [Lizzo](https://www.nme.com/artists/lizzo)‘s [‘About Damn Time’](https://www.nme.com/news/music/lizzo-announces-fourth-album-special-with-video-for-new-single-about-damn-time-3205445) won Record of the Year. Brown has won one Grammy to date, Best R&B Album for ‘F.A.M.E.’ in 2012. “Who da fuck is this?” “I would like to apologize if you took offense to my reaction at the Grammys.. “Bro who the fuck is this?” Brown wrote in an Instagram story (which was later deleted) alongside a photo of Glasper. [took home the Best R&B Album](https://www.nme.com/news/music/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-2023-grammys-rolling-list-3392484) award for his 2022 record ‘Black Radio III’.

Chris Brown apologizes to Robert Glasper after upset over Grammy ... (CNN)

Chris Brown is apologizing for an online outburst after he lost the Grammy for best R&B album to pianist Robert Glasper.

You and I should never be in the same category… You were not the intended target and I know I came off really rude and mean.” The singer direct messaged Glasper then posted it to Instagram, writing, “Congratulations my brother…

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