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Chris Brown Turns on Texas Rep. as Congressional Honor Causes Controversy

Chris Brown thanked Jasmine Crockett but blasted Venton Jones after he tried to walk back their AT&T Stadium tribute amid domestic violence backlash.

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The Hollywood Reporter· Sep 19, 1:46 AMChris Brown Turns on Texas Rep. as Congressional Honor Causes Controversy

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