Chris Brown has deactivated his Instagram account following a wave of backlash and accusations of colorism — just days after a viral onstage moment with influencer Kayla Nicole sent social media into a frenzy.
Chris Brown Reacts To Backlash
The R&B superstar, who is currently in the middle of his U.S. tour, pulled the plug on his Instagram after fans began flooding his comments with criticism. Before logging off, he left a pointed message for his detractors:
“MISS ME WITH THE COLORIST RAGE BAITING.”
Brown added that he was “sick” of the constant negativity that has dominated his timeline, hinting that the accusations had reached a breaking point.
Viral Onstage Moment With Kayla Nicole
The timing of his departure comes directly after clips from his Los Angeles concert went viral. During his sensual “Take You Down” performance, Brown invited Kayla Nicole on stage, where the two shared a steamy routine that had fans in the crowd going wild.
The choreography included Brown lifting Nicole in an intimate move, which quickly spread across Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram — fueling a storm of commentary both praising and criticizing the singer.
Shortly after the performance, Brown posted a carousel of photos from the sold-out show, including an aerial shot of the crowd with their phones lighting up the arena. His caption was simple: a single red heart emoji.
Kayla Nicole’s Empowering Response
While Brown chose to step back from the internet, Kayla Nicole used the moment to uplift women of color. In a powerful Instagram post, she reflected on what it meant to share the stage with an artist she grew up watching.
“For the mini me who saw him at one of her first concerts. For the woman who sometimes feels like she has to be a monolith instead of multi-layered. I did it for the smart girls, the cool girls, the sexy girls, the fun girls — for all of u who are all of those things at once. And I OVERLY did it for my brown girls, tthhaaankya.”
Her message resonated with fans, many of whom praised her for turning a controversial viral moment into a celebration of representation, individuality, and self-expression.
What’s Next For Chris Brown?
Despite deactivating Instagram, Brown remains active on his tour, where he continues to perform in front of sold-out arenas across the country. His choice to step back from social media highlights the ongoing tension between his artistry and the controversies that continue to follow him.
For now, the conversation around his latest performance — and his response to accusations — continues to divide fans online.
