Outrage as Jasmine Crockett Celebrates Controversial Singer

WHO:

thecut.com - U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, Chris Brown, Usher, Texas State Representative Venton Jones, Efa Akutekha, Odion, Franchesca Ramsey, Ameshia Cross, Roxane Gay, Jenessa Williams, Destinee Lewis, Rebecca Wanzo, Beth Richie.

CNN - Chris Brown, Jasmine Crockett, Usher, Venton Jones, Rihanna.

Fox News - Jasmine Crockett, Chris Brown, Rihanna.

WHAT:

thecut.com - Jasmine Crockett honored Chris Brown and Usher with a congressional record recognition at a concert.

thecut.com - Crockett stated, “We are experiencing Black joy at the highest level,” during the event.

CNN - Crockett entered Chris Brown into the congressional record during a concert at AT&T Stadium.

CNN - Chris Brown has been accused of multiple instances of violence, including a 2023 incident in London where he pleaded guilty to affray.

Fox News - Chris Brown has a felony assault conviction involving Rihanna.

WHERE:

thecut.com - Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium.

CNN - AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.

WHEN:

thecut.com - The concert took place on a Saturday.

CNN - The concert was part of a tour that occurred in 2023.

WHY:

thecut.com - Supporters of Crockett suggested she was trying to drum up voter support for down-ballot races before the midterms.

CNN - The backlash against Crockett was due to her honoring a known abuser of women.

HOW:

thecut.com - Crockett presented the recognition onstage during a concert.

CNN - Crockett's actions were seen as a cultural divide between supporters and critics of Chris Brown.

(UPDATED September 18, 2026 17:02 UTC)

U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett honored Chris Brown and Usher with a congressional record recognition during a concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where she stated, “We are experiencing Black joy at the highest level.” While Crockett's recognition of Brown has drawn criticism due to his history of violence, including a felony assault conviction involving Rihanna, it also sparked discussions about cultural divides among supporters and critics. Some suggest that Crockett's actions may be aimed at rallying voter support for down-ballot races ahead of the upcoming midterms.