Bobby Brown inserts himself into “king of R&B” debate: “They gotta battle me”

ABC/Rick Rowell The muddled debate over the reigning “king of R&B” has apparently reached Bobby Brown‘s radar. 

Spawned nearly two weeks ago by Georgia crooner Jacquees, the conversation continues to pick up steam with a word from the original “bad boy” of the genre. On Monday night, TMZ caught up with Brown outside of a Los Angeles eatery to hear his opinion on the Cash Money signee’s bold proclamation. 

“They want the title, they gotta battle me,” the “Don’t Be Cruel” singer began. When asked if he was still the king of R&B, he responded matter-of-factly, “That’s where it was said.”

Brown continued: “To me it’s