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Bobby Brown Says Britney Spears ‘Butchered’ His Hit Song ‘My Prerogative’

The R&B legend recently shared his regrets during an appearance on “Club Shay Shay.”

Bobby Brown is setting the record straight about how he really felt about Britney Spears ’ rendition of his iconic 1988 anthem “My Prerogative,” and he isn’t holding back. Spears’ version of “My Prerogative” took a glossier, synth-heavy approach to the original, reworking the lyrics to reflect a female perspective and opening with a now-infamous spoken word intro about truth and ownership. Though Spears’ version introduced a new generation to the track during a pivotal moment in her career, it’s clear Brown wasn’t a fan of the remake—or the message behind it.

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