During an Instagram Live session, rapper Fat Joe praised Chris Brown, comparing him to Michael Jackson and suggesting that Brown's talent surpasses all others. Joe highlighted that despite Brown's past controversy involving Rihanna, it has been over two decades without further incidents. He criticized the fear of acknowledging Brown's talent due to backlash and drew parallels with R. Kelly still being listened to despite his criminal actions. Fat Joe emphasized that Brown deserves recognition for his extensive body of work and hits, stating that it's time to move past the negativity and give credit where it's due.