Chris Brown countersues Frank Ocean's cousin

Following their “parking lot brawl” back in January, Chris Brown has hit back at a lawsuit filed against him by Frank Ocean’s cousin by countersuing the man he’s alleged to have attacked.

The incident refers to a scuffle that ensued at a recording studio earlier this year between Brown’s entourage and the R&B golden boy’s own. Ocean’s cousin, Sha’keir Duarte previously claimed for unspecified damages after Brown’s crew allegedly punched and kicked him, leading to a concussion.

Duarte is said to be suing for assault, battery, as well as emotional trauma. Brown is embroiled in the lawsuit himself too, accused of taunting Duarte and threatening to shoot him.

Now, however, Brown has filed a countersuit, calling Duarte “aggressive and hostile” and claiming that he threatened to kill the singer. Brown also adds that “Duarte’s demand for $2 million is absurd”.

Ocean has previously stated that he would not be pressing charges against Brown himself, despite suffering hand injuries from the clash.

Chris Brown is currently in rehab for anger management.

[via Pitchfork]