Singer Chris Brown shared dance rehearsal footage of his tribute to Michael Jackson after the American Music Awards reportedly canceled his efficiency on the final minute. Brown shared the footage on Instagram on Nov. 19.
The video reveals Brown and several other performers dancing to a number of of Jackson’s hits together with “Beat It” and “Thriller.” The group additionally dances to “Wanna Be Beginning One thing” and “Billie Jean.” The tribute was in honor of the fortieth anniversary of Jackson’s album, “Thriller.”
Brown captioned the put up, “U SERIOUS? 🤦♂️.” Brown additionally wrote a message within the remark part beneath his put up.
“WOULDVE been the ama efficiency however they canceled me for causes unknown. 🤷🏽♂️.”
Whereas no motive was given for the cancellation, TMZ speculated that the controversy surrounding the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland could possibly be the explanation.
Two males who as soon as labored with Jackson as kids, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, claimed that they had been molested by the singer within the HBO documentary. Nonetheless, director Dan Reed later admitted a number of contradictions within the movie, together with Safechuck claiming to have been molested within the prepare station at Neverland two years earlier than it was constructed.
Dancer Taylor Terry replied within the remark part and famous how laborious the group had labored on the efficiency.
“I’m sick to my abdomen!!! I’m so so so sorry this occurred, Chris!” wrote Terry. “You had been so excited! The entire group on and off the ground was excited!!! By no means left a rehearsal with out having chills! To go to a rehearsal and be impressed day by day in additional methods than one is loopy!!!!! So grateful to have been part of this man!!!
“This video does us no justice! Sending you like 🙏🏽❤️.”
Brown has carried out tributes to his idol prior to now, notably his efficiency on the 2010 BET Awards.
Representatives from the American Music Awards and ABC have declined to remark as to why the tribute was canceled on the final minute.
The American Music Awards airs on ABC on Nov. 20 at 8 pm.m EST.
