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NEED TO KNOW

• Justin Bieber welcomed Chris Brown back to the U.S. following the “No Guidance” singer’s Thursday, May 15, arrest in London
• Brown revealed he returned to the U.S. after being released on a $6.7 million bail, on Thursday, May 22, in an Instagram post
• Brown was charged with “grievous bodily harm” over an alleged nightclub attack he carried out on producer Abe Diaw in 2023

Justin Bieber is welcoming Chris Brown back to the U.S. following the “No Guidance” singer’s arrest in London on Thursday, May 15.

Brown, 36, posted an Instagram photo of himself as he deplaned from a private jet on Thursday, May 22. “Cook, remain humble. ❤️,” he captioned the post.

The singer received thousands of comments, including one from Bieber, 31, who wrote, “welcome home. ” At the time of publication, Bieber’s comment received over 16,400 likes.

Brown and Bieber previously worked together on their 2011 collaboration, “Next to You” and once more in 2019, on “Don’t Check on Me” with Ink.

Justin Bieber comments on Chris Brown’s May 22, 2025 Instagram post.

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The Thursday, May 22, comment follows Bieber’s previous praise and support of Brown. In 2019, he suggested that Brown was a combination of Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur.

“You will miss what you had in front of you the whole time … trust me watch you will see,” Bieber wrote in the caption. Bieber also referenced Brown’s history, which includes a felony assault against Rihanna in 2009. “the people who have over looked this mans talent because of a mistake he made. you need to reevaluate! Love you @chrisbrownofficial,” Bieber wrote.

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Bieber’s support follows Brown’s Thursday, May 15, arrest, after being charged with “grievous bodily harm.” The arrest was related to an alleged assault that took place at TAPE nightclub in February 2023 between Brown and producer Abe Diaw.

Then, in November 2023, Brown was sued by Diaw, who accused the singer of using “crushing blows” to hit Diaw in the head, per court documents previously obtained by PEOPLE.

Diaw reportedly suffered “lacerations on his head and torn ligaments in his leg” as well as “permanent” damage and “severe emotional distress.” A bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila was reportedly used in the attack.

Justin Bieber is seen on April 15, 2025 in Los Angeles.

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Brown was initially denied bail on Friday, May 16. However, he was granted his request at the Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, May 21, according to the BBC, and was released on a $6.7 million bail.

The terms of the bail dictated that Brown needed to pay $4.5 million of his bail “immediately,” and then would have a week to pay off the remainder, per the BBC.

Chris Brown on July 14, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Judge Tony Baumgartner dictated additional terms, stating that the court needed to be aware of where Brown resided. Brown also cannot seek out documents to leave the U.K., and is unable to reach out to his accuser or visit the club where the alleged attack took place.

Brown will be able to head out on his Breezy Bowl tour, according to the conditions of his bail. The tour marks the 20th anniversary of his career and begins with a sold-out performance in Amsterdam on Sunday, June 8.

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