Kelly Rowland Asks 2022 AMAs Crowd to 'Chill Out' After Chris Brown Win Elicits Boos

Mar. 15, 2025

Chris Browntook home a win at the 2022 AMAs, prompting boos from the crowd and a declaration of support from presenterKelly Rowland.

The “Forever” singer, 33, beat out Brent Faiyaz, Giveon, Lucky Daye and The Weeknd to win favorite male R&B artist Sunday night, but was not present to accept his award.

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As Rowland, 41, said she would accept the award on Brown’s behalf, she made a point to hold a finger up to the booing crowd, saying, “Excuse me. Chill out.”

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“I want to tell Chris thank you so much for making great R&B music and I want to tell him thank you for being an incredible performer,” theDestiny’s Childalum said. “I’ll take this award, bring it to you. I love you. Congratulations.”

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The 2022 AMAs are airing live Sunday night from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

source: people.com