The AMA performance by Chris Brown will not go on.
The R&B icon was scheduled to perform at the American Music Awards on Sunday, but his appearance has been postponed at the last minute for an unspecified reason.
Chris posted a video from the preparations for his electrifying homage to Michael Jackson on Instagram on Friday night to mark the 40th anniversary of Thriller. Before performing a dance-heavy mix of Michael Jackson hits like “Beat It,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” “Billie Jean,” and “Thriller,” he began his seven-minute act with his smash “Under the Influence.”
“U SERIOUS?” he said in the caption. before disclosing that it was an AMA performance. Would have been the AMAFest, but they canceled me for unspecified reasons.
The news infuriated his supporters. One person responded, “You’ve suffered long enough, you deserve your MF flowers,” and another said, “GIVE THIS MAN HIS PROPS AND STOP JUDGING HIM FOR HIS PAST.”
Chris Brown reveals he was supposed to perform at the AMAs this Sunday but they cancelled for reasons unknown. pic.twitter.com/L771TflMDo
— Chris Brown Live (@cblivee) November 19, 2022
One of the dancers present at the sessions, Taylor Terry, also shared his thoughts. “I feel nauseous to my stomach!” Chris, I’m very sorry for what occurred. She wrote, “You were so excited. “Everyone on the team was thrilled, both on and off the floor! Never left practice without getting goosebumps! It’s crazy to attend a rehearsal and find inspiration every day in multiple ways. I’m very happy I was a part of this dude! This video doesn’t do us justice at all!
The cancellation of the performance, which was not made public, has not been explained by the AMAs. For the performance on Sunday, other previously announced artists include Lil Baby, GloRilla, JID, and Ari Lennox.
At this year’s AMAs, Chris was nominated for Favorite Male R&B Artist. Additionally, he was nominated for a Grammy this week for Breezy (Deluxe), his best R&B album, and he also released the Christmas singles “It’s Giving Christmas” and “No Time Like Christmas.”
