Chris Brown cancels New Year’s Eve appearance in PH

MANILA, Philippines - American artist Chris Brown pulled out from his scheduled performance in the country on Wednesday.

Brown was supposed to be the main act of a New Year’s Eve countdown at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, along with local artists Bamboo, KZ Tandingan, Enrique Gil and Sam Concepcion.

READ: Chris Brown leads New Year countdown at Philippine Arena

However, in a tweet just a few hours before his scheduled performance, Chris announced on his Twitter account that “I can’t bring in the new year with you...”

#TeamBreezyManila! Due to unfortunate circumstances I can't bring in the new year with you...

— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) December 31, 2014

Too bad since the Philippines Arena is one of the best arenas in the world! Stay tuned Team Breezy!!!!"

— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) December 31, 2014

#TeamBreezyManila I'll see you in spring!

— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) December 31, 2014

Netizens took to social media to express their opinion on Brown’s cancelation.

Oh well, I'm not a fan of Chris Brown anyway. I do feel bad for his legit fans though.

— Kat De Castro?? (@KatDeCastro) December 31, 2014

So @chrisbrown ,did u really miss your flight? Or was it song content / venue problems? Everyone in manila wants to know #ricochismoso

— Rico Robles (@ricorobles) December 31, 2014