The singer “takes full responsibility for his actions” & claims it’s a result long-standing trauma in his life.
The men B2K have made fans’ dreams come true by reuniting and hitting the road with some our favorite R&B artists, but the Millennium Tour has had its share Raz B-centered hiccups. The 33-year-old B2K member first declared on social media that he quit the tour because he spotted Chris Stokes around, something that made him uncomfortable since he’s repeated accused Stokes being sexually inappropriate with him when he was a minor.
He continued on with the tour but was captured falling f the stage, and that clip circulated around the time another video made it’s way through social media showing Raz getting freaky with a dancer. He also made a video where he let the world know he was angry after a woman who was visiting him in his hotel room walked f with his glasses, alerting the city Dallas that he wanted his shades back ASAP. As the other members B2K have laid low, Raz has made himself the center controversial attention.
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That escalated on Wednesday morning after news broke that Raz was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Police reportedly took photos the woman’s neck and the singer was arrested on charges strangulation. He issued an ficial statement on his Instagram Story about the incident through his team that reads:
Raz B was arrested in the early morning hours May 1st in Minneapolis on allegations domestic violence. He is currently being held without bond at the Hennepin County Jail. The incident comes after a long history publicly documented trauma for the musician, and difficulties coping with its aftermath. Raz B will not perform with B2K at Wednesday night’s Minneapolis show.
Raz B takes full responsibility for his actions. The incident represents a turning point after years isolation, repressed emotions, and unhealthy coping mechanisms in response to childhood trauma. He intends to seek treatment to become a better man and grow beyond the pain his worse mistakes.
At this time, Raz B needs support and privacy as he begins a journey towards greater healing. Raz B apologizes to his family, his fans, and most importantly his group mates B2K — who he considers his brothers and never intended to disappoint in this way. Being on the tour has forced deep-seeded issues to resurface that just be addressed, and Raz B is committed to doing the work necessary to heal and grow.