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Several days ago, Chris Brown accused stores of “blackballing” his new album called “Graffiti.” He used Twitter to send messages to his fans.
Chris Brown now appears to have deleted his entire Twitter account with a final message on Monday:
"I WANNA THANK MY FANS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT." I LOVE YALL. GOODBYE!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Chris Brown's Twitter username was @mechanicaldummy.
Over the weekend, Brown visited a Connecticut Wal-Mart store and did not see his album on the shelves. The store manager had no answers for him. Brown tweeted: “...didnt even have my album in the back … not on shelves, saw for myself.”
A followup tweet by Brown: "the manager told me that when there are new releases its mandatory to put em on the shelves. BUT NO SIGN OF #GRAFFITI. BS.
Brown tweeted that Alicia Keys' new album was stocked and ready for release although it was not due out until Tuesday.
Chris Brown fans instantly replied with stories about their attempts to by Brown's CD. Some fans claimed in their tweets that they asked when the shelves would be restocked and they were told “never.” Some fans tweeted that managers said they did not support “woman-beaters.”
As these messages were retweeted and forwarded by Brown and his fans, the news spread quickly and media began reporting on Brown's outrage.
Chris Brown's complaint and useage of Twitter shows how one can connect and promote any issue. Brown had 172,366 followers and tweeted regularly thanking his fans for their continued support especially following the incident with Rihanna.
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I am upset Chris Brown's career is over because of Rihanna. Im sorry but he is just more talented than she is. I understand he beat her and its wrong, but R. Kelly also molested young children and his career skyrocketed. It seems to depend on the likability of the criminal, and that is unfair. what hes done in his personal life should not determine the quality of his music. Lots of people mess up their personal lives but still do thier jobs well.. The music is still good so I will keep listening.
I really feel for Chris Brown, because he's running a business and deserves to be treated like the business man he is. He's a talented musician who is entitled to everything associated with it. It does included unethical behavior by the stores and the employees who have an opinion. It's not up to those finger pointing jerks to play god and blackball someone who has more talent in one finger than these idiots do working at wal mart. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CAN NOT FIND HIS CD IN STORES, PLEASE GO ON LINE AND BUY IT. Try Amazon.com or just google it. Chris Brown is worth it. I purhcased my AWESOME copy of his new CD online. Chin Up Chris Brown, You'll rise above all this crap.
His career isn't over, it just took a dive. There's something called consequences. If he beats up on a woman and doesn't expect things like this to happen, then he obviously feels he's above everyone. What he should have done was accept the consequences of his action instead of being all mad and whining about it. This will blow over. He just needs to put his head down and keep making music. Eventually, demand will win assuming that he's not all about the money.
I will be taking a ride to my local Wal Mart and if I don't see Chris Brown's CD then I'll NEVER Go to Wal Mart again.
I am going to Wal Mart and Target and I better see Chris Brown's CD on the shelves.
Man, this is tough cause he shouldn't have hit Rihanna. But look at Clinton and even Tiger. I bet they will get to keep their careers. And what about other people. It's bad that people get financially ruined and stay on trial even after they paid their dues.
I don't know why he quit Twitter but probably sick of being insulted all the time by everyone.
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