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Chris Brown rips Texas state lawmaker who apologized for joining Jasmine Crockett in honoring him

Controversial R&B singer Chris Brown took a swipe at the Texas state lawmaker who apologized after honoring him during the Dallas-area stop of his tour with Usher.

“Funny thing is… YALL CAME TO ME WITH THIS! NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND I was minding my damn business. My shows in Dallas were already sold out," Brown posted to his Instagram stories Tuesday night after state Rep. Venton Jones issued an apology for joining U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in honoring Brown and Usher.

“I ain’t ask to be honored,” Brown’s Instagram post continued, “because I knew some shit like this would happen and @ventonjones immediately started tap dancing and apologizing because he didn’t wanna lose voters and support.”

Brown became a controversial figure after he attacked then-girlfriend Rihanna just hours before the Grammy Awards in 2009. Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault in connection with the incident.

Following his relationship with Rihanna, Brown dated then-stylist and personal assistant Karrueche Tran.

Tran, who went on to become a model and actress, accused Brown of physically abusing and threatening her.

She said Brown punched her in the stomach and pushed her down stairs. Tran was granted a restraining order.

Jones, who gave Brown an official recognition from the state Legislature, apologized during an appearance on former CNN anchor Don Lemon’s podcast.

“I think this is a very important conversation around domestic violence and I want to offer my apology to Black women, to women and to anyone who has experienced domestic violence and really express that it was not my intention to stoke the traumas that go into that, as well as the background of this situation,” he said, according to Mediaite.

Brown expressed regret over the honor.

“I have a great idea.. how about yall leave me the f--- alone and let me focus on the fans that spent their money to actually see and support me,” his story concluded.