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Chris Brown was supposed ot headline a benefit concert in Houston in March to help victims of Hurricane Ida and Nicholas. Now a Houston woman is suing him for the $1.1 million she gave him to perform.

Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Drai's Nightclub Houston Woman Sues Chris Brown For Millions Over Canceling Benefit Concert Performance Published on:Jul 17, 2022, 2:00 PM by 0 Houston, TX Chris Brownis facing more legal trouble after he allegedly skipped out on a benefit concert to aid individuals affected by two hurricanes in 2021. In a press conference on Wednesday (July 13), LeJuan Bailey, owner and Vice President of DML Real Estate Investors and Construction, detailed how her company covered Browns fees to perform, travel accommodations and private plane requests totaling $1.1 million She says Brown acknowledged his receipt of her last wire transfer but refused to refund her the payments. I acted in good faith and sponsored this concert out of love and respect for residents in need, Bailey said. I am appalled that Chris Brown refuses to refund my money for a show he did not appear to after we announced our show and sold tickets. Brown was booked to perform at her One Night Only Benefit Concert at the Toyota Center on March 19. The event was to raise money for Houston and Louisiana-area residents whose homes were damaged due to Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas. The concert, which also featured Monica, was canceledand ticket goers were issued a refund via Ticketmaster. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Neighborhood Talk (@theneighborhoodtalk) Bailey continued, At this point, it is my humble belief that Chris Browns actions are parallel to pure theft. He has the unmitigated gall to take my money, stand up the residents of Houston, then return to the city to perform on August 17, 2022. My message to Chris Brown: We will not sit back and allow you to disrespect the victims of Hurricane Ida and Nicholas in need. Read more