After much speculation on whether or not Bobby Brown would be permitted to attend the memorial/funeral services of his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, we find out that he did attend but left after only 20 minutes.
First, we got a Tweet from Al Sharpton who wrote: “I am at Whitney’s funeral. I spoke with Bobby Brown trying to calm him down and not distract from the services. Today is about Whitney!” The problem, per Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson was a “seating arrangement” dispute.
Brown later released this statement which shed light on the reason why he left the services so early:
“My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi-Kristina.”In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events. This was a day to honor Whitney. I doubt Whitney would have wanted this to occur. I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how.”