Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown has been released on a hefty £5 million ($6.7 million) bail, following allegations that he assaulted a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub back in 2023. The incident has cast a shadow over his upcoming world tour, but a recent decision by a London judge has given the tour a green light.

Last week, Brown faced a setback when a district judge in Manchester ordered him into custody after he was formally charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. However, Judge Tony Baumgartner of Southwark Crown Court has now ruled that Brown can proceed with his tour, including several stops in the UK, provided he pays the substantial bail amount. This bail serves as a guarantee that Brown will appear in court as required.

Brown, who was not present at the hearing, was released from a jail in Salford, near Manchester, where he was arrested at a hotel the previous week. The release came in the late afternoon, allowing the singer to resume his preparations for the highly anticipated world tour. The situation remains closely watched as the legal proceedings unfold, and fans and industry insiders alike are keen to see how this will impact Brown’s career and reputation moving forward.