Justin Bieber Supports Chris Brown After His Release on $6.7 Million Bail Following London Arrest

Published: May 23, 2025

Justin Bieber has welcomed Chris Brown back to the U.S. following the "No Guidance" singer's arrest in London on Thursday, May 15.

Brown, 36, posted an Instagram photo of himself as he deplaned from a private jet on Thursday, May 22. "Cook, remain humble. ❤️," he captioned the post.

The singer received thousands of comments, including one from Bieber, 31, who wrote, “welcome home. " At the time of publication, Bieber’s comment received over 16,400 likes.

Brown and Bieber previously worked together on their 2011 collaboration, “Next to You” and once more in 2019, on “Don’t Check on Me” with Ink.

Bieber's support follows Brown's Thursday, May 15 arrest, after being charged with "grievous bodily harm." The arrest was related to an alleged assault that took place at TAPE nightclub in February 2023 between Brown and producer Abe Diaw.

Diaw reportedly suffered "lacerations on his head and torn ligaments in his leg" as well as "permanent" damage and "severe emotional distress." A bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila reportedly used in the attack.

Brown was initially denied bail on Friday, May 16. However, he was granted his request at the Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, May 21, according to the BBC, and was released on a $6.7 million bail.

The terms of the bail dictated that Brown needed to pay $4.5 million of his bail "immediately," and then would have a week to pay off the remainder, per the BBC.

Judge Tony Baumgartner dictated additional terms, stating that the court needed to be aware of where Brown resided. Brown also cannot seek out documents to leave the U.K., and is unable to reach out to his accuser or visit the club where the alleged attack took place.

Brown will be able to head out on his Breezy Bowl tour, according to the conditions of his bail. The tour marks the 20th anniversary of his career and begins with a sold-out performance in Amsterdam on Sunday, June 8.