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UK police charge rapper HoodyBaby with assault in case involving US singer Chris Brown

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Posted on May 17, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British police charged a second American musician on Saturday in connection with an alleged assault in London in 2023, a day after singer Chris Brown was charged over the same

UK Police Charge HoodyBaby in London Assault Case with Chris Brown

LONDON (Reuters) -British police charged a second American musician on Saturday in connection with an alleged assault in London in 2023, a day after singer Chris Brown was charged over the same incident.

Omololu Akinlolu, 38, a rapper and producer who performs under the stage name HoodyBaby, was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the assault, alleged to have taken place in London on February 19 2023.

He was due to appear in court in Manchester later on Saturday, police said in a statement.

Grammy Award-winner Brown, 36, one of the best-selling R&B artists of all time, was denied bail by an English court over the charge, throwing his upcoming world tour into doubt.

(Reporting by Sarah YoungEditing by Peter Graff)

Key Takeaways

  • HoodyBaby charged with grievous bodily harm in London.
  • Incident involves US singer Chris Brown, also charged.
  • Assault alleged to have occurred on February 19, 2023.
  • Chris Brown denied bail, affecting world tour plans.
  • HoodyBaby to appear in Manchester court.

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The main topic is the legal charges against HoodyBaby and Chris Brown for an alleged assault in London.
Who is HoodyBaby?
HoodyBaby is an American rapper and producer, charged with assault in London alongside Chris Brown.
What happened to Chris Brown?
Chris Brown was charged with assault and denied bail, impacting his world tour plans.

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