Jasmine Crockett faces backlash after honoring Chris Brown at Arlington concert

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday.Crockett appeared alongside state Rep. Venton Jones to announce that Brown and Usher would both have their names entered into the Congressional Record, a ceremonial honor. Brown pleaded guilty in 2009 to assaulting Rihanna, his girlfriend at the time."Right now, we are experiencing Black joy to the highest level, and I wanted to make sure we document that in the Congressional Record," Crockett said at the concert. "So let’s give it up again for Chris Brown."Brown thanked the lawmakers on Instagram and posted a photo of Crockett on stage on his Instagram story.Crockett faces backlash over Chris Brown awardCrockett received lots of criticism online for her praise of Brown following the award.Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross called it a "ridiculous move" and "tone deaf" in a social media post on X.Author Roxane Gay called it a "bizarr