Robert Glasper is a pianist, composer, and bandleader who has taken the jazz world by storm. With a unique blend of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and soul, Glasper has created a sound that is all his own, earning him accolades from critics and fans alike. His inventive approach to music has garnered him two Grammy Awards, and he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Kendrick Lamar, Erykah Badu, and Mos Def. With his undeniable talent and magnetic stage presence, Robert Glasper continues to captivate audiences and push the boundaries of what jazz can be.
Glasper’s latest album Black Radio III recently took home the Best R&B Album at the award show beating out the deluxe edition of Brown’s album Breezey. Following the loss, Chris Brown took to Instagram to share an image of Glasper with the following caption:
“Y’all playing. Who da f*ck is this? I’ma keep kicking y’all ass respectfully. I gotta get my skills up. Ima start playing the harmonica,” he wrote.
However, since then, Brown has apologized to Robert Glasper for his comments about him. He shared a screenshot of a DM he sent to Glasper congratulating the pianist for his win.
“Congratulations my brother.. I would like to apologize if you took offense to my reaction at the Grammys,” he wrote. “You were not the intended target and I know I came off really rude and mean. After doing my research I actually think your [sic] amazing… The organization isn’t doing us Blacks our due diligence. You and I should never be in the same [category].. two totally different vibes and genres. So from one Black man to another.. Congratulations,” he wrote. “Hope you are able to feed your family for life. God bless my G.”
It remains to be seen if Glasper will respond to or accept Chris Brown’s apology. Stay tuned to Thirsty For News as we bring you similar stories.
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