Chris Brown faces $50 million lawsuit after alleged backstage assault at Texas concert

Four concert attendees are suing Chris Brown following an alleged violent incident backstage at his July 19 show in Fort Worth, Texas, at Dickies Arena. 

Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush, and Da Marcus Powell have filed a lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, accusing Brown and others of surrounding them and "brutally and severely" beating them, including throwing chairs, and kicking and stomping them. 

The plaintiffs claim Brown "participated in and directed" the violence. Also named as defendants are Live Nation, the tour promoter, as well as Sinko Ceej, Hood Boss, and Yella Beezy. 

The plaintiffs are seeking a temporary restraining order and $50 million in damages.

The lawsuit states the four men are currently undergoing medical treatment and will need further care in the future. 

The alleged incident happened after Brown's performance when the plaintiffs and "approximately 40 women" were invited backstage to the VIP area. 

After waiting about 30 minutes, they were about to leave when an exchange with Brown occurred. 

Bush reportedly approached Brown to congratulate him on his show, but a member of Brown's group reminded Bush of previous "beefing," leading to the alleged assault.

Chris Brown, 35, is currently on his 11:11 Tour, which is scheduled to continue through cities in the West, including Denver and Seattle, before concluding in Los Angeles on Aug. 6.

This incident adds to Brown's legal troubles, most notably his 2009 assault on Rihanna, for which he received five years probation and 180 days of community service.