Chris Brown

Last night, I hope that you, at least, had the opportunity to catch the best Michael Jackson tribute thus far by singer, Chris Brown. We've all been waiting for his tribute, even ones who refuse to admit it...and I really wanted to see him at MJ's memorial, despite it being fresh after the controversy. Why? Admit that you were all upset that the incident even happened and, on top of that, would have really enjoyed his performance. The young man got "IT." No one can ever explain what "IT" is, but you know "IT" when you see "IT."

Chris would have done the BEST tribute! Moving along, you see, it doesn't matter what we think of him personally. It does matter that he performs his best because that's what we expect. He did not disappoint us AT ALL. Of course, I've spoke on the fiasco between Rihanna and CB. Who hasn't? I did have a soft spot for CB because I met him when he was just starting out.

Myself and the station, 100.3 The Beat which I worked for broke his career in Los Angeles. He started from the ground up, grassroots, traditional hard work. He was always a sweet and humble kid; not fake or "politically correct." He was just a good kid. Yes, I was shocked and very disappointed when everything went down. And if you know me by now, you know I do not have any sympathy toward abuse in relationships. Yet, I'm sure no one was more disappointed at Chris Brown than, well, Chris Brown.

He had many more disappointments following the fiasco. Aside from all the negative media, he got hit where it hurt the most, musically. His last album was amazing, yet, got no love. I'm not saying, "Who cares!" I'm saying, "MOVE ON!" 

People CAN and DO change. We learn...unless YOU have not succeeded in doing, changing or learning for yourself. Many people have forgiven me for my stupidity, even if it wasn't public or a more severe offense. Of course, no one ever forgets. I know that I NEVER forget, even if I forgive. I don't believe it's humanly possible. When we see people do wrong, we personalize it. There's nothing wrong with that, but when you think you're better or more perfect than someone; that's when YOU are wrong.

I still believe what Chris did was wrong. That will never change, but I don't ever put him down or belittle him because #1 he is remorseful and #2 is trying his best. Hopefully, he will never repeat it and it takes support, not hate to encourage others who want to grow. Know this: Love conquers all. When you are coming from your heart, that's LOVE. That's what we witnessed last night. 

We can all have our opinions and I respect everyone's, including Oprah's. Some still choose not to support CB; just like I don't support R. Kelly anymore. (Yet, sucks that I cannot deny his classics. SO GOOD. Memories are attached to them all.)

Anyways, this one is very different to me. Why? CB admitted the TRUTH. The other guy, even after a VIDEO....well, you know the answer. But that's another story...carry on.

I just wanted to say that I am very happy that Chris Brown bedazzled us all. You cannot deny his energy and talent. He is on fire and got his mojo back! In life, you have to do what you're meant to do. You can run from your destiny all you want and regret it for the rest of your life. 

Chris Brown did what very few do, after a huge downfall which is get back up, stand firm and hang on. That right there people, takes FAITH. Through some of our greatest mistakes, our biggest blessing is found. You find a newly transformed fresh YOU. He didn't give up, no matter what any of us said or thought.

How many of us would give up when the whole world seems to be against us? I'm not saying, "Let's not have opinions. Let's not point out what's wrong or right. Let's not ever make another judgement for the rest of our lives." We judge out of natural habit, but maybe we can try to tone it down and look at the man in the mirror more often.