Chris Brown Sparks Backlash After Posting “FREE TORY!!!!!”

Chris Brown is standing firmly behind Tory Lanez, publicly showing support for his longtime friend in a new Instagram Story post that’s stirred major controversy online. Just moments ago, Breezy posted “FREE TORY!!!!!” — a message that quickly caught attention after being shared by The Neighborhood Talk.

The public declaration isn’t surprising to fans who’ve followed the friendship between the two artists. Brown and Lanez have championed each other musically and personally over the years. But while their bond is tight, public opinion isn’t as forgiving.

“Birds of a feather…” one Instagram user commented, alluding to Brown’s own history of legal troubles involving women. Another wrote, “AINT HAPPENING! Go cry abt it, whamp whamp,” while a third noted, “These [men] with weird cases always stick together.”

Brown’s post comes during a turbulent stretch for Lanez. Incarcerated for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, the Canadian artist is now recovering from a violent prison stabbing. According to reports, Lanez was attacked by a fellow inmate, identified as Santino Casio, and was stabbed 14 times. The assault left Lanez with two collapsed lungs and required emergency medical care.

In addition to the stabbing, Lanez’s team has released a bold new statement promising to reveal “never-before-seen evidence” to “reshape public understanding” of the case. They also called their upcoming press conference “a call for justice,” not just a media event.

Despite mounting public criticism and Lanez’s worsening legal and physical situation, Chris Brown seems undeterred in his loyalty — even if that loyalty is causing more backlash than applause.