James Browns music was foundational and what he contributed to Black people and the music industry is generational.
What has Chris Brown contributed to the world to be considered more than an ok singer than can dance a bit?

I think you overvalue fame and celebrity.
Because if Mario had done half the shit Chris Brown does nobody would be in here talking about his ass in anything more than ambivalence.
So Chris Brown’s celebrity, which is whatever, is the driving force behind any emotion behind him.

All to say I don’t hate the guy, I just don't stomach him.