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Chris-Brown-MJ-Tribute-BET-AwardsWhen Chris Brown accepted AOL’s Fandemonium Award at the the 2010 BET Awards he thanked his supporters by saying “I let you down once, I’ll never do it again.” He was obviously referring to the 2009 assault of his ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Rihanna. However, by the time he accepted that award the audience was already in the palm of his hands, still in awe of the Michael Jackson tribute he performed earlier that evening.

As impressive as the blazing footwork and choreography was, the most poignant moment came when Brown began sobbing during “Man In The Mirror.” Whether it was for Micheal or for his own transgressions, the tears were uncontrollable. Almost a year after being banned from the very same Awards show Chris Brown finished to applause that filled the stadium.

What do you think? Was this the redemption of Chris Brown? Or Was he looking for sympathy? Watch the clip and let us know!

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sexxylady781/ sexxylady781

    Big ups to chris brown he did a wonderful job on this one i cried when i seen this i thinks he’s all there for mj all the way God bless you chris mj is looking down at you remember that!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jrzycityphatman81/ jrzycityphatman81

    Hmmmmmmm – cant help but to think it was a little bit of both. I mean lets be real – YES he did his thing on the awards and to me a good performance alone should have been redemption. Now those tears, eh – seemed a little suspect to me – maybe Breezy was happy to be on stage but I dunno to do it during MJ’s tribute – 1 year tribute – seems to be perfectly timed… why not choke up when accepting the award… but maybe i’m looking a little too deep into this. Good PR stunt tho Breezy – yall be sure to check his movie too – “Takers” on August 27, 2010… yeah pefectly timed indeed…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Stan_Vinyl/ Stan_Vinyl

    I never turned my back on that young man and this is why!

    Everyone deserves forgiveness, not only did he put his heart on line he put his heart in that performance.

    It took ove a year for us to get a proper Michael tribute!

    GOOD JOB CHRIS BROWN… WE LUH YA’ BWOI!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Angilix/ Angilix

    WOW. That was genuine.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/daniela83/ daniela83

    SYMPATHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY BUT ALSO I THINK HE MISSES MICHAEL

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lilchrissy8188/ lilchrissy8188

    I think after this, this gone be his comeback

  • http://www.blackinfo.net/?p=1613 Black Info.Net » Blog Archive » VIDEO: Chris Brown Breaks Down During BET MJ Tribute

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Jordan_Mom/ Jordan_Mom

    I forgave CB a year ago right after he apologized and I never understood why did the media make a big deal out of what he did to Rihanna? Yeah, it was bad, but we all make mistakes and deserve second chances. Now if he does it again, I will be mad at him forever, but for right now let the man live. On the other hand, I think his tears was a good publicity stunt to cause people to accept him as a artist again.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/maureenmoore333/ maureenmoore333

    pEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES CHRIS HAS GROWN UP AND I STILL LOVE HIS MUSIC!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/missthicknezz/ missthicknezz

    Some folks still brought R Kelly Ish!….after the golden showers…Ok now Chris had an incident that was not good, but Rihanna can sing a song about rude boys “pull my hair” etc……(make up your mind) sorry that’s a bit rough girly buts its cool you get to keep your ish while a young man struggles to get his life back ….eas…e up ppl Chris Brown did a great job on the MJ tribute…….Relax…. trust you aren’t perfect either.
    http://www.twitter.com/sweetcookierap

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MrSyncDreams/ MrSyncDreams

    Chris Brown did a damn good performance. The crying could have been him being on stage again along with the death of Michael. I think the media dogged him out over the Rihanna issue.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MR_TREATEMRIGHT/ MR_TREATEMRIGHT

    Chris is officially back!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Dior10/ Dior10

    chris brown is back!!!! i’m glad he won that fan award

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SR1G/ SR1G

    I’ve never been a big Chris Brown fan and I think that what went on between he and Rihanna is their business. I am a HUGE MJ fan and this almost made ME cry. I really, really felt the loss of MJ all over again watching this performance and I understand his tears. Man in the Mirror is a really powerful song and I can barely listen to it now without tearing up. It’s like Michael said once, this is our world and our childrens’ world and it’s up to us to make a difference. RIP MJ and good work reminding us, Chris Brown.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/1sexymona/ 1sexymona

    HANDS DOWN BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT! ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. I LOVE CHRIS BROWN. CHRIS BROWN DID HIS THING AS EXPECTED. HATERS FALL BACK!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ladydee77_/ ladydee77_

    this performance really touched me..it could have been anyone else besides Chris..(usher,neyo)since people still feel negative towards Chris Brown…but regardless it still was touching..if you love Micheal Jackson..U feel this because he is truely missed…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Mo_Slim2010/ Mo_Slim2010

    chris did tha damn thang forget wat a hata got to sayy that man paid his dues and try’n to make a change

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/tamareansun/ tamareansun

    The young brother did his thing,ans should not have to constantly telling people he would do it again.Hell a vice prez shoot a man and very one forgot about that s**t.Bush robbed the election twice everyone forgot about that.why we cant allow the brother to move one with himself and career.Stop looking at the small details and look at the big picture sometime. Wonderful Job Chris Brother

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/donslayer1/ donslayer1

    IT SEEMS LIKE BLACK WOMEN ARE A BLACK MAN’S WORST ENEMY!! ALWAYS PART OF BRINGING A BLACK MAN DOWN FROM HIS PEAK OF SUCCESS! UNBELIEVABLE! AFTER ALL WE’VE BEEN THROUGH AS A PPL IN THIS FUKD UP COUNTRY!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sexynickey/ sexynickey

    I believe it was the words to the song that broke him down.. talking about making a change. it just got to him.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/BP_SportsFreaks/ BP_SportsFreaks

    I was glad to see CB back on stage, paying homage to MJ. He did a great job. I won’t question his sincerity, even though it was pretty dramatic. Most of the mainstream media and industry insiders have sided with his ex even though she never took ANY responsibility for what happened. missthicknezz is on point with how everybody continued to support rkelly after the ‘golden showeers’ (lol). CB is a convicted felon but he deserves to get his life and career back on track. Good luck to him.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SoularFlarez/ SoularFlarez

    BET awards was a “Ritual”

    *** Jada Pinket mentioned ‘tranformation’

    *** were yall paying attention to QUEEN LATIFA ???

    *** Chris Brown broke down during MAN IN THE MIRROR (self-transformation) !!!

    *** after the awards you even saw ‘heaven’ lol

    *** John Legend doin the international humanitarian thing hmm…the whole WORLD is waiting for us and dont believe what they say on tv, the world loves us but we gotta be ourselves again

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SoularFlarez/ SoularFlarez

    BET Ritual

    Full moon in CAPRICORN + PLUTO
    Capricorn (earth) is coming outta the waters of chaos and onto stable land

    PLUTO (transformation, death & Re-BIRTH)

    plus the energy of the sun blazing (the creative life-force and that energy within us that gives power to our free-will)

    if there is something you been wanting to make happen, some kinda CHANGE for the better then NOW is the time to get it poppin !!! ;)

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Stan_Vinyl/ Stan_Vinyl

    Excellent metaphysical breakdown SoularFlarez!!!

    Perfect timing.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mima57/ mima57

    We all know the young cat can dance but the whole “breakdown” was, in my opinion, contrived. A little too over-the-top, bruh.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mima57/ mima57

    BTW, disagreement does not make one a hater; it just means they don’t agree w/your opinion.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Honibunch23/ Honibunch23

    Well I don’t know about you but Chris has admitted his mistakes and has tried to overcome them in light of losing his fan base. I know I’ve forgiven him and truth be told, I would give him a second chance. Breezy, if you read this look me up! Forget the haters and keep doin you. Stay Blessed Babe!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sbufford/ sbufford

    all i can say is he danced his ass off

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/catgirlTX1/ catgirlTX1

    If God forgives then why cant we……. If we expect him to forgive us of our sins then we should be able to do the same. I hope Chris has created a new outlet for himself to release his anger. It is hsad because many men are taught to not show any emotions except anger and so often when they are hurt they are quicker to strike out when they are really hurting inside.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/beautifulNERD/ beautifulNERD

    i have never stopped loving and appreciating cb despite all of his mess. If we still love and support kobe and r kelly, why not him??? he is fine as hell and beyond that he is amazingly talented. he literally became MJ for that performance and his breakdown and moment of self realization he had in man in the mirror is exactly why artist make music! it touched him. was this foreal? i believe it was with every bone in my body, if it wasnt i would be pretty let down about it…i love cb and he danced his behind off…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SassyliciousD/ SassyliciousD

    A friend was there and said no matter what anybody said including the Rhianna’s ass kissing press, Chris was really sincere and you could feel the whole thing emotionally. As for Jay Z, he wasn’t there but had some nerves thinking he could mess with Chris’ career. Jay Z did get put out on blast for it by a black journalist on TV. MJ had always liked Chris and wasn’t too happy about the domestic violence incident with Rhianna but felt people have to forgive or they won’t be come a better person for it. He’s right and I for one feel Chris should be given a second chance because he will raise above the bullshyt and enemies who f**ked with him.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/softraindrop_flower/ softraindrop_flower

    i am so glad they finally let him do a tribute to me i believe last year they wouldn’t let him so to see him finally do it makes me happy its my opinion nobody could have done it better than chris anyway. Never was mad at him always been a fan and will continue to be keep ya head up chris and im happy they decided to finally give you the chance to show him and the world how you felt about M.J.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SoCo_Nes12/ SoCo_Nes12

    I don’t kn why ppl feel as though their opinion on redemption or forgiveness really freakin matters cuz we are not God. I am a teambreezy member and js like I never turned my back on MJ when others had, I have never turned my back on Breezy..and guess what, the truth came out about MJ being innocent after he died..still waiting to see when Rihanna aka Riherpes aka Rihbot aka Rihgoat aka Rihlucifer (all her twitter nicknames) will finally be found out to be a lying ass ho who knows damn well she played an equal part in what happened btwn them..I’m so glad her retarded ass and Mr. Camel’s retarded ass was not there! He did a s**tty job last yr at the awards and was f**ked up in his part of keeping Chris fr attending..now ppl wanna kiss Chris’ ass..haveaseat hater..he hasn’t gone anywhere, those that think they’re higher than though did!!

    Chris did an amazing job at the bet awards..the only people’s who’s opinions really matter are those of Michael Jackson’s family..they know Michael, they watched him grow into the legend everyone knows him as today, they know his moves..if they approve it, it doesn’t matter what a hater, someone that js simply don’t kn a great tribute when they see one says!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sngwrytr/ sngwrytr

    His performance was great! He did hurt somebody and its not fair to blame Rihanna, she didn’t deserve to be beaten no matter what. My issue with the whole sitation was that both were kids( I don’t care that they say 18 is the magic number) They were kids, and the ADULTS around them are to blame. We should not have hung the whole of domestic violence on his young shoulders.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/LIONETTE79/ LIONETTE79

    He deserves another chance. Of course, I do not condone the incident between him and Rhiana. Give the young man another chance! We all make mistakes. Chris Breezy did his thang on the 2010 BET AWARDS, MJ would have been flattered!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/rene1953/ rene1953

    I believe two wrongs don’t make a right, but if Rhianna can be forgiven Chris can too. I believe he was soooooo sincere about the performance that I even had tears. The young man had no business putting his hands on her but I also believe she of had more trust in their relationship. Chris is still a child and she is a grown woman. She should of went about the situation a little different. ALL PRAISE TO CHRIS BROWN FOR HE IS A PERFORMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/tastdamiddle/ tastdamiddle

    I am so proud of Chris, he deserves a second chance. Who cares if Rhianna, Jay Z, and B,missed the awards because of him performing. Is Jay-Z her new daddy? To hell with all three of them. Keep doing what you do Chris. I will continue to support you in whatever you do. My daughter loves you, and as long as we can support you we will,,,,,,,,,,Be Blessed.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/tewdrowos/ tewdrowos

    Chris Brown gave the best MICHAEL JACKSON tribute I have ever seen hand’s down.I would put his performance up against usher ,Marques Houston and his brother or any of these Michael Jackson wanna bees ,Mr.Brown takes the cake .This dude is really good to me, I think if people don’t see how good this kid is then they are in denial.I am not at liberty to judge if Mr.Brown was trying to get sympathy or not all I can say is that this is the most exciting and meaningful tribute paid to Michael Jackson by anyone so far.I do not wish to comment on his past problem’s because the performance is not about Chris Brown it was about Michael Jackson anything else is NIGGA GOSSIP..

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/miss_good_good_09/ miss_good_good_09

    yes he did i love that part i cant stop watching that video

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MsSubmissive-Capable/ MsSubmissive-Capable

    Enough is enoughhhhhhhhh! We have to be carefull Chris Brown dont go off because of the pressureeeeeeeee. Yes, it can drive him to druge/drinking/etc. Chris Brown is a young man who made a mjistake like some of us grown ass older people still doing, or like even the Catolic Priest r still doing messing with children. Ok, he was wrong to beat up Rihanna,but she made her mistake, and still making them too. Chris was wrong, but it takes two. So what ever it was that Riganna did to set him off? Its time society cut Chris Some Slack now. The Dude is hurting. Shame/pride/etc! Now take it home Chris and make the best of it.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/HURRICANE_SEASON/ HURRICANE_SEASON

    DAMN LET THE MAN EAT…THAT RHIANNA S**T IS OLD…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Wild_AKA08/ Wild_AKA08

    You black women are so stupid and gulliable to believe this ignorant woman-beating punk azz son-of-a-b!tch. His tears are fake as his apologies to Rihanna and the world that he got caught beating on a woman. Maybe he refuses to take a break after he beat a black woman and you black women somewhat are intrigued and infautuated by his talent and good looks.

    @beautifulNERD, dumb azz b!tch STFU!!! You’re just a self-hating b***h who’s on a woman-beater’s dick!!! LMFAO!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/longisland_mami/ longisland_mami

    FOR EVERYBODY WHO STILL STUCK ON THAT BULLSH!T WIT RIHANNA, FUK U! THE BET AWARDS WASNT ABOUT HIM OR HER. AITN NOBODY MAKIN EXCUSES NEITHER DO HE NEED ANY. HE KNO HE F**KD UP. BUT WHERE THE F**K ARE YALL MINDS AT. DID U NOT FORGET THAT CHRIS IS HUMAN AND MAKES MISTAKES. AND BY THE WAY WAS YOUNG. OH, ND DONT NOBODY REALLY KNO WTF HAPPEND INT HAT CAR. LOOK AT HIS IMAGE. IT IS BASED FROM MICHEAL JACKSON WITH HIS LIL TWIST. THAT WAS AND STILL IS HIS IDOL. LAST YEAR WAS F**KD UP BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY HIS PERSONAL LIFE DONT HAVE S**T TO DO WITH HIS BUSINESS LIFE. BET WAS WACK FOR THAT TO FAVOR IN JAY Z FAVOR WHEN THAT MUF**KA POSE TO HAD BEEN RETIRED. WITH HIS DEVIL WORSHIPIN ASS. HIS ASS WNT KNOCKD OFF BET WHEN HE SMACK A WOMAN AT A CONCERT. YALL F**KAS DUMB TO STILL BE ON THAT S**T. EVERY BODY MAKES MISTAKES. BUT IT TAKES A MAN TO ADDMITS WHERE HE WAS WRONG AT AND TO MAKE IT RIGHT. I LOVE CHRIS BROWN ND IT WAS TOUCHING BCUZ OF JUS KNOWING WHAT HE BEEN THREW. MUCH LOVE AND PEACE

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/godscreationof85/ godscreationof85

    Me personally I believe Chris was crying because MJ is somebody he truly idolized, thats only obvious did u see how he had them moves down to a T. For all u haters out there sitting at home like ya’ll Siskel & Ebert keep the s**t to yaself cause at the end of the day Chris is paid and u have the time to comment on his life but yo life isn’t perfect. I dont believe in Domestic Violence but s**t happens for a reason and I believe Rihanna fueled that but what does it matter what I think nobody was there but them. I actually was suprised that Beyonce wasnt there yall know BET stand for Beyonce Entertainment Television. So that was new but J he wasnt missed and Rihanna well I never really cared for her since she came on the scene.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Texashotboi21/ Texashotboi21

    If the situation with rihanna never happen do you think he would have cried? I dont think so…lets get serious!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/delirious_candy1/ delirious_candy1

    that was a very heartfelt moment…… i felt it!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/topazangel71/ topazangel71

    As ALL of us sat and watched in amazement the most remember’d tribute to the king of Pop michael Jackson was given . I saw how he felt and loved the late artist ,but the words the lyrics is what moved him to tears .We’ve all made mistakes and Chris was judged very harshly ,it took two parties to create the drama not one .HE’S YOUNG His emotions were alover the place ,it was wrong of him to hit Rihanna but to cast him out as if he has’nt made one or two of you dance is wrong…his talent should not be wasted because of one mistake…..Let’s Love Chris .

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/stylemaker2020/ stylemaker2020

    Wild_AKA08 – thank you VERY Much!

    First is was corny as heck.

    2nd, I say this to all the men and women in Chris Brown corner. Let me black out the eye on your mother,! sister, cousin, or aunt. then forgive me as I dance on stage and cry.

    I do not care if it’s Rihanna or some regular woman walking the street. If it was one of my sisters, he’d be crying, but not behind a Michael Jackson song.

    When your man beats you, do not call the cops or your pops, call Chris Brown

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/wincie/ wincie

    it was an act. celebrities always think regular folk is stupid.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/two2_cute/ two2_cute

    Sorry I don’t think it was faked…no celeb as stuck on themselves would have dared not been flawless in honoring M.J.-I really believe it was heartfelt
    two2

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/melmel228/ melmel228

    I was crying when the song came on- then Seeing Him cry~ It’s the message & the spirit within the song. We all know that Michael possessed a Spirit not of this world & it’s recognized. It would be very hard to sing the song & not feel any emotions at all. It’s a complete song of self conviction. He whom has a soul, the soul crys out. One whoms soul is dark, and filled with evil has no real emotions. But all evil men cry & will bow down at GOD and confess HE IS!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/GIRL-LIBRA42/ GIRL-LIBRA42

    I thought the video was good, infact I liked it alot, but what puzzles me is,… was Chris Brown cryin for show or was he genuinely touch by the passin of Michael Jackson, especially cause Llyod is tellin everyone he told Chris to cry, now his performance leaves me in doubt, and that’s not good, it’s ashame, and just so it is said NEVER is it OK to hit a woman, and well U know the rest…was Chris tryin to redeem himself with the tears, I don’t know I am confused now!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TransGoddess/ TransGoddess

    i smell a smoke, but it was still a good performance.

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    Aphids, the Vampires of the Gardening World…….

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  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_AVW4AQQJQONBWMJSQZ7GG3F6DQ * Melyssa *

    So why can he NOT be sorry for what he did? Why is that so impossible to see? Damn!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_AVW4AQQJQONBWMJSQZ7GG3F6DQ * Melyssa *

    So why can he NOT be sorry for what he did? Why is that so impossible to see? DAMN!

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