Usher, who publicly denounced Chris Brown back in 2008, seems to have lightened up on the troubled young star. When photos emerged of Brown happily vacationing in Miami—following the highly publicized incident with then girlfriend Rihanna—Usher chose to publicly voice his opinion in video.  ”I’m a little disappointed in this photo,” he said. Come on Chris, have a little bit of remorse man. …The man’s on jet skis? Like, just relaxing in Miami?”

Chris, who appears to—and asserts to— have changed for the better is now starting to regain some of the audience he lost.  Coming off of what many describe as his most dynamic performance to date at the 2010 BET Awards, the music community is opening their arms up to him.  Last weekend Brown and Usher co-headlined the Reggae SumFest in Montego Bay, Jamaica.  Chris not only joined Usher on stage for a dance-off, but it has also been confirmed that the two recorded a duet that same weekend. Interesting…

What do you think of Usher’s co-sign of Chris?  Do you think this is a business move on Mr. Raymond’s part? SOUND OFF

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