Zara Larsson Publicly Rejects Chris Brown’s Music Citing Abuse Allegations; Artist Responds Cryptically
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Swedish singer Zara Larsson, known for hits like “Lush Life,” has openly declared that she does not listen to Chris Brown’s music, citing his history of abuse as the reason for excluding him from her playlists. During a recent appearance on Cosmopolitan’s Cheap Shots series released on February 24, Larsson was asked to name an artist she would never include in her music library. She responded unequivocally, “You certainly wouldn’t find a Chris Brown song [on my playlist].”
Larsson, 28, elaborated that she has blocked numerous artists on Spotify, specifically those she considers abusers. “There’s so many artists I have blocked on Spotify, and all of them are abusers,” she said before dismissing the topic with a firm “Bye!”
This is not the first time Larsson has publicly criticized Brown. In a 2016 interview playing “Song Tinder,” she rejected a song featuring Brown, stating, “Hell no!” when asked if she would add it to her playlist. She acknowledged his musical talent but condemned his personal behavior, saying, “He’s not a nice person.”
Chris Brown’s legal and personal controversies are well-documented. He was convicted in 2009 for assaulting singer Rihanna, resulting in five years of probation and 1,400 hours of community labor, as outlined by the U.S. Courts. Additionally, Brown was subject to a five-year restraining order filed by ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran in 2017 following her public allegations of abuse. Brown has publicly disputed some claims, but his history includes multiple legal issues related to violence and harassment.
Larsson further criticized Brown’s public persona, saying, “When you’re openly just hitting on women and talking about stuff that’s just, like, not your business, and you’re trash-talking women, and you have a point of view I don’t agree with, I can’t listen to that music. I will never support him.”
In response to Larsson’s latest remarks, Brown did not issue a direct statement but posted a cryptic message on his official Instagram account shortly after the interview aired. His message read, “Walk in YO PEACE LET THEM SEE THEMSELVES LET THEM HATE LOVE THEM ANYWAY ❤️,” which some interpret as a call for tolerance despite criticism.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in the music industry regarding separating art from artist, particularly when allegations of abuse are involved. Larsson’s stance aligns with a growing movement among artists and fans who choose to boycott or distance themselves from figures with histories of violence or misconduct.
For more information on Chris Brown’s legal history, visit the Department of Justice website. To learn about artist advocacy and domestic violence awareness initiatives, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides extensive resources.
As public conversations about accountability and support for survivors continue to evolve, Larsson’s comments and Brown’s response underscore the complex dynamics at play between celebrity culture and social responsibility.
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