Chris Brown is facing legal trouble after being accused of using his massive social media platform to shame a former fan publicly.
Angela Reliford, a Nevada woman who once idolized the R&B star, has filed a lawsuit claiming that Brown reposted a manipulated video featuring her mugshot without her consent. The viral clip, she says, distorted her image and subjected her to a wave of online abuse.
Reliford, who is representing herself in court, alleges that the reposted video painted her in a false and dangerous light. It reportedly included her mugshot, eerie sound effects, and captions implying she posed a threat to Brown and his dancers.
According to the complaint, Brown shared the fan-edited footage with his 145 million followers across multiple platforms, triggering a wave of harassment. Reliford claims she has since endured anxiety, emotional distress, and feelings of unsafety as a result of the unwanted exposure.
The lawsuit doesn’t claim Brown created the video. However, it accuses him of irresponsibly amplifying the content to a global audience without checking its legitimacy.
Reliford argues that the viral nature of the repost sparked widespread ridicule and permanent damage to her reputation. She is seeking financial damages, though the specific amount has not been made public.
This legal clash marks an unexpected turn in Reliford’s relationship with Brown. Less than a year ago, she was known on Instagram as @chrisbrownswife777, openly expressing devotion to the artist. That changed following an alleged altercation with one of Brown’s dancers at an afterparty in July 2024.
In the aftermath, Reliford posted a video criticizing the dancer. Brown later reposted it with a dismissive caption, reportedly calling it “scary.” That repost, according to Reliford, included her mugshot and audio manipulated to sound sinister.
Reliford’s complaint suggests the post unleashed a torrent of threats and mockery from Brown’s fans, many of whom viewed the video without understanding the context. The incident raises broader concerns about the ethics of repost culture in the digital age.
When celebrities elevate fan-made or edited content to massive audiences, they hold power to shape public narratives. In Reliford’s case, that power, she says, came at her expense.
While Brown has yet to comment on the lawsuit, the case has already fueled conversation about the legal risks of viral content. Public figures who share posts—especially ones involving real people—may find themselves held accountable for the consequences, even if they didn’t create the original material.
For Reliford, what started as fandom has now turned into a courtroom battle with one of the most recognizable names in modern R&B.
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