Bobby Brown Sparks Internet Outrage In Michael Jackson Debate

Social media is in shambles after Bobby Brown declared whether Usher or Chris Brown is “today’s Michael Jackson” and claimed Britney Spears “butchered” the cover of “My Prerogative.”

No one (besides maybe Jaqueeeeeeeees) was coming for Bobby Bown’s crown as the King of R&B until he weighed in on the debate about whether Chris Brown or Usher is most like Mike. The OG bad boy is causing controversy again after his latest interview on Club Shay Shay. Despite his thoughts on the claim to the King of Pop’s throne, Brown has love for everyone in the game… except Britney Spears’ “butchering” of his hit, “My Prerogative.” And her fans are furious!

Bobby Brown Reignites “Today’s Michael Jackson” Debate By Declaring He’s #TeamBreezy

On Wednesday, Brown appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s hit podcast to discuss his epic career and talk about music today. As someone who followed in Jackson’s footsteps and knew his family well at the height of the icon’s fame, Brown had an expert opinion on the viral debate. He’s undeniably #TeamBreezy for the MJ comparisons.

“I would go with Chris Brown. Chris Brown is a dancer, singer, slash great entertainer. He goes out there and he does the ultimate stuff onstage and you just have to love him. Usher is also a great entertainer, but I gotta go with Chris on being as close to Michael as anybody could ever get,” he explained.

After Breezy’s troubled past littered with more than a decade of abuse and assault allegations, some critics may never “separate the art from the artist.” However, Brown considers him a singular talent when it comes to putting on a show. That’s high praise from one of the greats who was also one of Jackson’s peers.

Bobby Brown Was One Of Usher’s Biggest Inspirations And Earliest Supporters

Unc asked Brown how he feels about Usher crediting him as a muse for his career. The New Edition alum revealed he mentored the “Confessions” crooner in the early days. Similar to how Jackson took Brown under his wing, the “Roni” rebel helped Usher get established as a rising star.

“I’ve known Usher since he was 12. Seeing his growth in the industry, how he’s handled himself with class and takes care of his business, I’m really proud of him,” Brown said. “My security guard brought him around the studio. He was always around to learn what this thing of ours is all about.”

Some people respected Brown’s opinion, but others questioned his judgment and whether it was purely about talent.

If that opinion didn’t start enough drama, Brown dragged Britney Spears’ take on his hit song, “My Prerogative.”

Check out Bobby Brown’s beef with Britney Spears’ cover after the flip.

Bobby Brown Says No Other Artists Did His Music Justice, Drag’s Britney Spears’ Version Of “My Prerogative”

Bobby Brown’s lovefest with fellow artists abruptly ended when it came to comparisons and covers of his own work. Sharpe asked who did the best with samples from his catalog of classics. According to Brown, nobody else comes close!

“I don’t think they did justice. I don’t think they really did justice to any of the samples that they have done to my songs,” he claimed.

When it comes to one of the biggest covers of his songs, he seems to hate that version the most. Brown pulled no punches about how much he hated Britney Spears’ cover, despite an assist from Mr. New Jack Swing himself.

“Britney Spears butchered ‘My Prerogative.’ Teddy Riley produced it. But that was a butchering. I couldn’t take it. I cleared it only because it was Britney Spears and I was thinking… Teddy Riley is doing it too, so you know,” he revealed.

This isn’t even the first time he criticized Spears taking on the song, so at least he’s consistent.

Britney Spears Stans Diss “My Prerogative” Perturbed Bobby Brown

Shannon Sharpe called out Brown for giving her a green light in the first place. The singer claimed he expected the pop princess to “wow” him. Or maybe the bag he secured was impressive enough at the time. Either way, her fan base came for Brown with a vengeance.

Several of her diehard supporters, probably children during the height of her fame, claim they were today years old when they learned about Brown’s original “My Prerogative.”

Many Spears fans went “Every Little Step” out of line with the disses, claiming that she made Brown relevant. Make that make sense! That’s a sign of two Americas, not just two different generations.

Some youngsters may be overdue for a history lesson because there’s a reason one of the biggest artists of her generation is covering Brown in the first place. He didn’t jump out of that helicopter, “Thug Lovin'” thrusting just to get treated like this! Look at the material!

Not too much on Bobby Brown! Even Britney would disagree with the way her stans are wilding with the racism and disrespect. One thing is for sure: Bobby Brown has always known how to get people talking.

Check out Bobby Brown’s full interview on Club Shay Shay below.

What do you think about Bobby Brown’s comments causing a commotion?