Chris Brown has decided to legally fight to keep the graffiti he painted on his Los Angeles home according to TMZ. The 24-year-old singer reportedly filed an appeal with the city of Los Angeles claiming the murals on his home is permitted under the first Amendment.
According to The Inquisitr, Brown's "colorful toothy artwork" has caused a frenzy amongst his neighbors. Neighbors of the singer claim the artwork is offensive and frightens their children.
"There are lots of babies, lots of children, and they're literally frightened. It's like devils on the wall - big scary eyes and big scary teeth, and the whole vibe is not what we're used to," the president of Hollywood Dell Civic Association told the Los Angeles Times.
Brown was reportedly ordered to remove his artwork within 30 days or pay a $376 fine to "unpermitted and excessive signage." Although graffiti art is illegal on private properties, Brown refuses to adhere to he demands.
The "Turn Up The Music" singer has a history of bad blood with his neighbors according to his attorney Mark Geragos.
"They've called animal control. They've sicced parking enforcement on him, and now they reached the heights of ridiculousness here. Shame on them." he said.
TMZ reports the legal documents filed by Brown states the artwork outside of his home "enhances the architectural and aesthetic features of the residential property."
"The murals are a reflection of my aesthetic taste and a reflection of free speech and expression protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution," Brown argued.
The case is currently being handled by the Department of Building and Safety's board of appeals but if Brown's argument does not grant him favorable results, he can take present the case in Superior Court.
