On May 15, 2025, American R&B singer Chris Brown was arrested in Manchester, England, in connection with an alleged assault that took place at a London nightclub in February 2023. The incident reportedly involved Brown attacking music producer Abe Diaw with a tequila bottle at Tape nightclub in London's Mayfair district. Diaw claims that Brown struck him multiple times on the head with a Don Julio 1942 bottle, then punched and kicked him, rendering him unconscious and causing lasting injuries. The arrest occurred at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester around 2 a.m., shortly after Brown arrived in the UK via private jet for his upcoming "Breezy Bowl XX Tour," which was set to begin in June. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 36-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

In October 2023, Diaw filed a lawsuit against Brown seeking $16 million in damages, alleging severe physical and emotional injuries from the 2023 incident. Brown's arrest has cast uncertainty over his planned UK tour dates, including performances in Manchester, London, Cardiff, Birmingham, and Glasgow. The tour was to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his music career.