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Chris Brown Sued Over ‘Breezy Bowl’ Tour Name as Miami Swimwear Brand Strikes Back
Chris Brown’s highly anticipated “Breezy Bowl XX” stadium tour has hit legal turbulence just as it was set to explode onto the U.S. stage in Miami. A local swimwear company, Breezy Swim, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in Miami federal court on Wednesday, July 30, the same day the tour kicks off its North American leg at LoanDepot Park.
According to court documents, Breezy Swim claims that Chris Brown’s use of “Breezy Bowl” not only mimics the name of their own annual runway event, held in Miami since 2023, but also creates confusion among consumers and damages the identity they’ve carefully cultivated.
“A routine Google search of ‘Breezy Bowl’ displays Breezy Swim’s runway shows directly beside Chris Brown’s 2025 ‘Breezy Bowl’ merchandise,” the complaint argues. Breezy Swim’s attorney, John Hoover, emphasized the conflict further by pointing out that Brown’s official after-party is being held at LIV Nightclub, the same venue that hosted the swim brand’s 2024 event. “Customers have even asked if Chris Brown will attend our show,” Hoover noted.
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In addition to name confusion, the lawsuit accuses Chris Brown of profiting off similar swimwear-themed merchandise. Allegedly, the singer’s tour store offers branded swimwear, including bikinis and swimsuits emblazoned with phrases like “Team Breezy” and “Breezy Bowl XX,” directly infringing on Breezy Swim’s intellectual property.
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The suit also names Live Nation, Merch Traffic, and Shopify—Chris Brown’s merch and ticketing partners—as co-defendants. Breezy Swim is seeking both monetary damages and a court injunction to stop the usage of the disputed trademarks on all merchandise and promotional materials.
“Big names shouldn’t be allowed to steamroll the small businesses that feed families and drive our local economy,” Hoover declared in a statement to Billboard. “Fame doesn’t put anyone above the law.”
As of now, representatives for Chris Brown, Live Nation, and the other named parties have not responded publicly to the allegations.
This lawsuit adds yet another chapter to what has been a rocky rollout for the “Breezy Bowl XX” tour. Back in May, Chris Brown was arrested in the U.K. for allegedly assaulting a music producer in 2023. Although the charges put the tour’s future in question, he was ultimately released on $6.7 million bail and permitted to continue performing, appearing in court between international tour dates.
Despite the drama, fans in Miami are still expected to pack the stadium for tonight’s opening show. But as the legal heat intensifies, the road ahead for Chris Brown’s summer stadium tour might not be as smooth as planned.
