Chris Brown is facing a new lawsuit from a Miami business owner who claims Breezy’s “Breezy Bowl XX” tour name infringes on his trademark. Kris Izquierdo, the CEO of Breezy Swim, says he’s been using the name for his runway fashion show since 2023, and now he’s taking Brown, Live Nation, and others to court. Here’s what happened…
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Chris Brown Sued Over Alleged Trademark Violation
The lawsuit was filed as Brown launched the U.S. leg of his “Breezy Bowl XX” tour in Miami on July 30. Izquierdo, the man behind Breezy Swimwear, filed the 17-page complaint in federal court, accusing Brown, Live Nation, and others of infringement. According to Izquierdo, his company has held the “Breezy” trademark since 2018 and launched its “Breezy Bowl” runway show in 2023, an event celebrating body positivity with the slogan “Every Body is a Bikini Body.”
Furthermore, the lawsuit claims Brown’s tour name and related swimwear merch, like “Team Breezy” bikinis and “Breezy Bowl XX” swimsuits, are causing confusion among fans and diluting his brand’s identity.
Kris Izquierdo Calls Chris Brown’s Tour Name Confusing
In an interview with Local 10, Izquierdo shared his mixed emotions about the situation. “I was confused,” he said. “I’m like, ‘Should I be happy, excited, mad, angry?’ It’s just a little unfortunate that someone with so many resources wouldn’t have done their due diligence to know that.” Izquierdo seeks a jury trial but is open to a fair resolution, ideally through a partnership with Brown to settle the dispute.
Additionally, his attorney, John Hoover, pointed out the coincidence that Brown’s tour not only shares the same name but also hosted an afterparty at LIV Nightclub, the same venue where Izquierdo’s Breezy Bowl allegedly took place last year.
“There’s only so many words in the English language, but to pick the exact two, and choose to launch your show in the same city, even have your afterparty at the same venue where the last Breezy Bowl was held, there’s a lot of overlap there that doesn’t make sense,” Hoover stated.
Chris Brown Tells Fans To Be Humble Over Giant Statues Complaints At His Miami Concert
“Other than that, PLEASE BE HUMBLE. I got 1000000 percent for yall. So let me be clear and understanding. BECAUSE I WAS ABOUT TO TURN INTO BHRIS BROWN FOR A SEC…LOVE YALL AND CANT WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOU.”
The elaborate set design, meant to celebrate two decades of his career, included larger-than-life visuals to complement his performances. However, the statues were causing so much backlash on TikTok, Brown shared he’d be changing things around so that people wouldn’t be faced with this issue at future shows.
Royalty Brown Shares Cute Photo With Dad To Celebrate Breezy Bowl Kicking Off Its North America Leg
On a brighter note, Brown’s daughter, Royalty, melted hearts with an adorable Instagram post celebrating her dad’s tour kickoff in the U.S. The 11-year-old shared a cute snap of the two smiling backstage, captioning it with love and pride for her father’s milestone. “20 years later daddy! #BreezyBowl,” she wrote.” The heartwarming moment reminded fans of Brown’s softer side as a dedicated father, even as he navigates the new lawsuit regarding his tour’s name.
