Chris Brown has launched a legal battle against Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing the media giant of defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The Grammy-winning artist filed a $500 million lawsuit in response to a documentary aired on the Investigation Discovery (ID) channel that portrays him as a serial sexual and physical abuser.

The controversial docuseries, titled Chris Brown: A History of Violence, premiered in October 2024 as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Brown claims the documentary contains false and unsubstantiated allegations, presenting him as a repeat offender of abuse.

On Tuesday, January 21, Brown took to Instagram to share details of the lawsuit, accusing Warner Bros. Discovery and the documentary’s production company, Ample LLC, of prioritizing profit over journalistic integrity.

“This case is about the media putting their own profits over the truth,” reads the lawsuit. “Since October 2024, Warner Brothers and Ample LLC were notified that they were promoting and publishing false information. Despite this, they aired the documentary on October 27, knowing it was riddled with lies and violated basic journalistic principles.”

Brown alleges the network ignored evidence disproving the claims and proceeded to air the program, causing significant harm to his reputation. The lawsuit seeks damages for libel and emotional distress, asserting that the documentary was a calculated attempt to garner views and financial gain at his expense.

The Run It singer’s legal team has described the documentary as a “reckless attack” on Brown’s character, stating that it perpetuates damaging stereotypes and misinformation.

As of now, Warner Bros. Discovery has not issued a public response to the lawsuit. However, the case has sparked widespread debate about the responsibilities of media outlets in handling sensitive and controversial topics.

Brown’s legal action marks another chapter in his tumultuous public life, as he continues to fight accusations that have followed him for years. The outcome of the lawsuit could set a significant precedent for how media companies handle similar cases in the future.