Chris Brown Has Emotional Breakdown at BET Awards: Was It Real?

on June 28, 2010 at 1:03 AM

I'm no fan of Chris Brown fan; in fact, I'm whatever the opposite of fan it is when it comes to him. But last night when he broke down during the 2010 BET Awards while performing a Michael Jackson tribute, I felt for him.

He did the King of Pop proud when it came to his performance, and perhaps he felt the words hitting too close to home when he started to sing "Man in the Mirror"?

Of course, given his past, people are questioning if the emotion was genuine or not. Personally, I think it looked real, so I guess I'd give him the benefit of the doubt.

I think?

In other BET Awards news ... a noticeably pregnant and radiant Alicia Keys gave an amazing performance and took home two awards: One for Best Female R&B Artist and another for Best Collaboration on "Empire State of Mind" with Jay Z, who wasn't in attendance.

One of my other favorite performances of the night came from Eminem. With a gospel choir behind him he sang "Not Afraid".

Prince was honored with a BET Lifetime Achievement Award.

"I'm just so thankful to be a part of this world of music," Prince said. "Thanks for a wonderful night. I'll never forget it as long as I live."

Did you watch the BET Awards? Do you think Chris Brown's emotions were genuine?

About the author Julie Ryan Evans

can be found writing from coffee houses wherever she may be. The quality of her days is largely influenced by the seat she nabs and whether a protein plate is available.

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Comments (7)

coffeeplease316

on Jun 28, 2010 at 1:07 AM

He is a slime, and I would not put it past him at all to totally fake something like that!!!

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Nonmember comment from RoyalChild10

on Jun 28, 2010 at 1:17 AM

Chris Brown's performance was amazing! His breakdown was heartfelt and genuine. Many of still grieve for Micheal Jackson.

RoyalChild10

on Jun 28, 2010 at 1:23 AM

@ coffeeplease316, Chris Brown is not slime, he is human! He made a mistake, he apoligized for his mistake, and he has a right to be forgiven just like anyone else who make mistakes. I'm glad he performed an amazing tribute to Michael Jackson. I hope Chris Brown is as successful as Michael.

Nonmember comment from Kate

on Jun 28, 2010 at 2:31 AM

The tears were real! The men who have history get a pass, but Chris Brown gets treated worse than a Murderer.

Nonmember comment from @forgive4once

on Jun 28, 2010 at 2:57 AM

i think chris brown was real....i think that chris really couldnt go on any more with his performance and i think everybody should let his one mistake go...PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES.....yall act like chris brown isnt human...he is nt da only man iin the world who've mad that same mistake yes he could of handle it another way but i doubt that it was all his fault RiRi had to have some type of say in why he did that i dnt think he did that just because he wanted to beat her up.....NO NOT THE CASE....LEAVE HYM ALONE ...JUST BECUZ HE CRYED DOES NOT MEAN HE WAS FAKING ...for chris to be dancing like that MJ had to mean something to Chris....omg let the dude breath without people saying stuff about hym dat might not be true..GOSH..

MZ.HELEN

on Jun 28, 2010 at 11:01 AM

JUST REMEMBER FOLKS.EVERYONE ONE THIS ENTIRE PLANET DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE.SOMETIMES WE AS PEOPLE NEED THIRD AND FORTH CHANCES.

Nonmember comment from Denise

on Jun 30, 2010 at 10:51 AM

Chris Brown's performance was just that. He is crying for his career back. There is so many kids out there with talent Chris Brown was one of the lucky ones that got a break.. The business he is in one strike your out. Hitting a woman--hitting a famous woman--thats how he thanks his fans, manager etc..Nope, its time to move on to the next talented person and hope the new talent is smart enough to appreciate it. Chris Brown is DONE.. Maybe he should take up boxing seems he likes to hit , this time I hope he boxes with someone his own size and gender. LOSER