Earlier today we reported that Bobby Brown became frustrated at Whitney Houston’s funeral and walked out of the service. TMZ reported that Brown was asked to leave after he got into an argument with Whitney’s family over whether or not he could bring nine people into the church with him. But since those reports, Brown has released a statement about what really happened. Continue reading after the jump…
TMZ:
According to our sources, Brown was invited, plus two, but instead showed up with an entourage of nine people. We’re told Bobby became upset when he found out they would not seat his whole party.
Our sources say Bobby wanted to sit with his daughter, Bobbi Kristina, but Whitney’s family was not having it.
We’re told Rev. Jesse Jackson tried to smooth things over … but to no avail.
Rev. Al Sharpton spoke of the incident with Bobby as he left the church, saying, “He showed nothing but love and respect for Whitney. I wish people would leave Bobby alone” (see video below).
Brown issued a statement later on, saying, “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.”
He continued, “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.”
