Chris Brown Deactivates Instagram After Colorism Backlash

American singer Chris Brown deactivated his Instagram account unexpectedly following backlash over a viral performance with sport journalist Kayla Nicole at the Breezy Bowl XX concert in Los Angeles. Brown faced criticism tied to accusations of colorism after the performance video spread online.

Despite Nicole celebrating the experience on Instagram, the clip led to renewed scrutiny of Brown's history with favoring women of a certain skin tone. The debate escalated on social media, prompting Brown to respond and announce a break from social platforms.

His Instagram account, with 75 million followers, was deactivated amid the controversy.