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American singer and songwriter Chris Brown was reportedly arrested moments after stepping off the platform at a concert in Florida. 

The controversial Rhythm & Blues (R&B) singer was seemingly spotted being led into a police car soon after his show at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on Thursday.

Footage filmed by fans shows Brown performing in Florida earlier the apprehension.

According to a media source, several officers were ready and waiting for him in the wings while he performed. It was reported Brown was arrested for a striking warrant out of a nearby country. Though, he was later posted a $2000 bail and released. It is not presently known what the warrant was for.

Upon his release, a post appeared on Brown's official Instagram handle showing him onstage with the caption: "What's NEW????? Show tomorrow!!!" and an eye-roll emoji.

Brown is presently on tour in support of his eighth studio album Heartbreak On A Full Moon.

He was previously condemned in 2009 for assaulting his then-girlfriend, the artist Rihanna, at a pre-Grammys party.

He was convicted to five years trial period, one year of domestic ferocity counseling, and six months of community service. He was likewise given a five-year restraining order which needed him to stay 50 years away from Rihanna at all times - reduced to 10 at public events.

By Sowmya Sangam