Chris Brown Accused Of Copying Ryan Coogler Film

Chris Brown recently released the visuals for his latest single, “Fallin’,” but the conversation has already shifted from the music to the video’s creative direction.

Soon after the video dropped, viewers began pointing out similarities between Brown’s visuals and Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed film, “Sinners.” The comparisons have since sparked debate online, with some fans accusing the singer of leaning too heavily on the movie’s style and others even calling on Coogler to take legal action.

On May 1, Brown released the visuals for “Fallin,” his latest project with singer Leon Thomas.

Within 24 hours of its release, the video had already gathered nearly two million views, a number that highlights just how much fans were anticipating it. However, that early success is now being overshadowed by accusations that the creative inspiration behind the video heavily borrowed from “Sinners.”

One detail that quickly stood out to viewers was the wardrobe. Brown and the male cast members appear in suits that some fans felt resembled the styling seen in Coogler’s film, while several female performers wore gowns that also drew comparisons.

Observers also spoke about the video’s color grading and overall tone, noting how its moody, atmospheric palette seems to mirror the same visual identity that helped “Sinners” earn critical acclaim.

Fans Urge Ryan Coogler To Sue Brown

At some point, the comparisons escalated into stronger reactions, with some online users even calling on Coogler to take legal action against Brown. Some also chose to mock the singer, saying, “at least have some originality,” and “this feels like cosplay.”

A third critic took things further, alleging, “He stole his swag. Word for word. Bar for bar. Song sounds A.I. generated too.”

Still, Brown received some support from several X users who saw nothing wrong with the video.

“Chris is paying homage to the film… they didn’t steal the aesthetic, they were inspired,” one user argued.

‘Fallin’ Is Part Of Chris Brown’s Upcoming LP

Directed by Travis Colbert, “Fallin’” is not just another visual from Brown. The song is expected to appear on the singer’s upcoming self-titled LP, “BROWN,” which is set to arrive on streaming platforms on May 8 via RCA Records. Apple Music lists the project as a 27-track pre-release album under RCA Records and Chris Brown Entertainment.

Before “Fallin’,” Brown had already released several singles from the project, beginning with “Holy Blindfold,” which arrived on June 13, 2025.

Brown Set To Tour With Usher In June

The “Fallin’” video also features a cameo from Usher, who is set to hit the road with Brown later this year.

The two R&B stars announced their joint stadium run in April with a promotional video shared on Instagram, captioned, “It’s Time!” The tour, titled “The R&B Tour,” is a play on their names, Usher Raymond and Chris Brown.

Produced by Live Nation, the 33-date North American tour is scheduled to kick off on June 26 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. It will make stops in major cities, including Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston, and Miami, before wrapping up on December 11 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Beyond the music, Brown and Usher have also tied the tour to a charitable initiative through a partnership with Global Citizen. As part of the collaboration, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which supports access to quality education for children around the world.

Chris Brown Slammed Critics Of His Upcoming Tour

Following the tour announcement, several netizens took to social media to criticize the collaboration, and it ultimately drew a reaction from Brown.

Taking to Instagram, Brown stated that critics who disliked the tour had the option not to attend, adding that he believed fans of both him and Usher would still show up in large numbers just like they did at his previous tour.

He also addressed negative online commentary aimed at discouraging attendance based on his past controversies.

“The dudes hating, I can understand that (thinking we gone steal ya girl and shit). BUT THE KARENS, and the self-hating hoes be making me LAUGH. I CAN’T WAIT TO RUB THIS sh-t IN YALL FACE,” the singer said.