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As news of Whitney Houston‘s tragic and sudden passing circulated online and off, Bobby Brown, Houston’s ex-husband and father of her only child, Bobbi Kristina, was understandably devastated by the news.
In a move that surprised many back then, Brown, known as a music industry “bad boy” and Houston, Clive Davis’ “Golden Child” were married in 1992 . The following year, the couple welcomed their daughter, Bobbi Kristina into the world.
After a tumultuous 15 year relationship, the two divorced in 2007.
According to on of Brown’s relatives, he immediately called family and friends upon hearing of Whitney Houston’s death.
“He wanted to tell everyone about it before it hit the news,” one of his relatives tells PEOPLE. “He didn’t want any of us to hear about it on television.”
As Brown spoke to family members, the shock of Houston’s sudden death turned to grief. “He could hardly get the words out when he called me,” says the relative.
“He was sobbing, and by the end of the call, I was sobbing too. He’s beside himself right now.”
Bobby was on the road with New Edition when he heard the news of Houston’s tragic passing. Brown hit the stage in Southaven, Mississippi just hours after her passing and expressed his grief to the audience:
First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all. Second, I would like to say, I love you Whitney. The hardest thing for me to do is to come on this stage.
Bobby was often accused of “corrupting” Whitney Houston by enabling her use of drugs and alcohol and Houston once spoke about their explosive relationship on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Brown dismissed the accusations and while he never denied the use of drugs and/or alcohol, Brown does admit that he and Houston “corrupted each other.”
VIDEO: “Something in Common” ~ Bobby Brown & Whitney Houston (1993)
There has been no news on Whitney’s cause of death, but many are speculating that it may have been drug related.
Whatever the case, Houston’s untimely death has shaken the music industry on the eve of what is usually one of their most festive events. There have been reports that the Grammy Awards may be re-worked to include some sort of tribute to the legendary songstress.
R.I.P. Whitney Houston
Houston & Brown’s relationship was clearly toxic, but she seemed happier back then…
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They have to stop blaming him. We all make choices good or bad. My heart goes out to him and that child who is about to turn 19 without her world. It’s just heartbreaking. And furthermore until an autopsy is done we don’t know what was the cause. Prayers just prayers.
Bobbi Kristina is in my prayers. Bobby performed… Props to him. Very sad, rip nippy.
Bobby put his all in the show tonight in spite of! It was great & NE really supported him. I hate the circumstance but I’m glad to have been there.
You know yall need to motherfuckin stop. Let her rest.
agreed,its not known so blame shit should be the last thing anybody concentrates on. She is indeed in a better place and blessings/prayers go to her moms Cissy and Bobbi Christine…..RIP Nippy,we true fans loved you.
It isn’t like she is going to get up and complain, although if you knew Whitney, it doesn’t seem highly unlikely. What did anyone say or do wrong? Her passing generated more activity than even MJ in the first few hours. Right now people are hurt and want to express their feelings towards this iconic person. They want to know what happened and until they find out; it will be the first and foremost topic, therefore get used to it.
Please let her soul RIP!!!
Bobby B was in concert in Memphis. He mentioned Whitney’s death and stated that he would do his best for Whitney. He performed his ass off and was strong until the end. Of course, the crowd helped him out! He also solcited prayers for he, his daughter and Whitney’s mom stressing the they wiill definitely need it. Ironically, it has been a year since Whitney reached out to BB to sing “Precious Lord” at his mom’s funeral.
Praying for the family….especially Bobby Chris!
YuP! She announced it on the Arsenio Hall show! I remember that and was shocked!
I said: Whitney! Could have any dude she wanted and she picks Bobby!
Bobbaaa! He was the man back in the day. Yes! Ma’am
Mr. Telephone man! There is something wrong with my liiiine. When I dial my baaby number. I get a click every time. ( good ole days)
Atlien, u owe the best singer in the world an apology and to her mom and daughter. Do it or u will regret it …KARMA!
I agree that everyone needs to stop blaming Bobby for starting Whitney on drugs. No one can make anyone do something that they don’t want to do. Whitney had a strong personality…wasn’t a pushover by a long shot. I highly doubt anyone could make her do something that she wasn’t comfortable in doing. He said she started him and she said he did. No one knows the truth but Bobby, Whitney and God. But, I agree that she seemed happier when they were married and it was obvious they loved each other. She will be greatly missed. RIP Whitney.
May she rest in peace. This is so sad!
she was on drugs, he was/is an alcoholic. they couldn’t help each other but love was there. no blame to pass around it is what it is.
Such a sad day for the music industry. When people are hurt or shocked of course the first thing they do is blame others. However the reality of the fact is Whitney had demons way before she met Bobby i.e. Robyn Crawford. I had the pleasure of seeing her during her last concert in Chicago and although her voice was embarrassing, it was a honor to just be in the same room. I pray that Bobbi Kris gets it together because with both parents having addiction problems her furture is sure to be grim. RIP Whitney Houston, We will always love you!!
BOBBY BROWN NEEDS HIS ASS STOMP DOWN. HE HAS SOME BLAME IN THIS SHIT. DAMN HOODRAT THUG MF!
YOU ALL STOP TAKING UP FOR BROWNS RAGGEDY ASS!!!
I couldn’t agree more with everything that’s been said thus far. Let her rest in peace and let them mourn her loss. So devastating.
If you heard her mop the floor with Wendy’s face in 2003 you knew she was no pushover. Nippy had spunk. She will be missed.
Why mad dog Who r u if God forgives then u can’t say a thing so yes stop blaming bobby brown Whitney was his old head I Hung with people who got high even my child’s father but I didn’t that the key we control our life choices… Gods grace she is at peace now Glory b to God….
r.i.p. my bestfriend n i liked her music
r.i.p. my bestfriend n i liked her music like my friend said the last days our icons r goin one by one
I remember that.
R.i.p WH…..one of the greatest
that has his wife: )
rest peacefully whitney…prayers to bobby, bobbi-kristina and cissy…
may god be with them all…
My heart goes out to Mrs. Crissy, Bobbi Christine, and Bobby Brown this is a tragic loss to them and the world that loves Whitney Houston. No blame to anyone we all go through things in our life it’s the struggles that makes us stronger and stronger Whitney became. Go bless all that love Whitney lets keep the family in our prayers.
i love u whitney we will never forget you.
you are the greatest singer i have ever heard
sing, i saw you at a concert in houston,tex.
and i will never for get the show ,you no there is no
female singer can come close, you bad girl,
now you are singing in heaven.i will see you
up there.
LOVE YOU H TOWN
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