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During her acceptance speech for Chris Brown's award at the American Music Awards, Kelly Rowland heaped praise on him

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Kelly Rowland told the audience to "chill out" after they booed him and started to praise Chris Brown.

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Kelly Rowland delivered a speech on behalf of Brown and thanked him for "creating fantastic R&B music".

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After Brown was awarded the title of Favorite Male R&B Artist during the program that took place on Sunday night.

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On Sunday night in Los Angeles, Los Angeles hosted the American Music Awards, and the show was not without its share of controversy.

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Kelly Rowland approached the stage at the Microsoft Theater early in the show to give the award for Favorite Male R&B Artist.

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Giveon, Brent Faiyaz,  Lucky Daye, The Weeknd, and Chris Brown were all in the running for the win; nevertheless, Chris Brown was ultimately selected as the victor.

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Rowland's announcement of Brown's name was met with audible jeers from the crowd. She had an expression of surprise on her face as she heard the remark. 

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The reason for his absence is still unknown; however, it is possible that he is involved in some kind of dispute with the producers of the AMAs.

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After it was reported that they canceled a Michael Jackson tribute that Brown had been planned to lead at the ceremony.