Kane Brown found himself in the middle of a heated storm online after he posted a tribute to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday (Sept. 10). The reaction was so intense that Brown says he’s taking a break from posting for a while.
On Instagram, the country star shared screenshots of harsh comments he received. Some criticized him for honoring Kirk, while others were upset over a separate tribute Brown posted that same day for victims of a Colorado high school mass shooting.
One commenter accused him of ignoring the murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were tragically killed in June 2025. Another attacked him from the opposite side, saying he shouldn’t show any sympathy for Democrats.
The comments grew more personal when someone told Brown that, as a Black man, honoring Kirk was offensive to his ancestors. Brown replied emotionally:
“I’ve been called the n-word my whole life. I don’t want those people dead.”
It was then that he told fans he’d be stepping away from social media for now:
“My last post for a while, be safe guys and love one another.”
What Happened to Charlie Kirk?
Charlie Kirk, conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but later passed away.
His death sparked national mourning, with tributes pouring in, including a statement from former president Donald Trump. As of Sept. 11, authorities are still searching for the shooter.
Kane Brown’s Message to Fans
Although his original post about Kirk has since been deleted, Brown later shared part of an emotional Instagram Live video.
“I’ve been crying for two hours,” he admitted. “At the end of the day, I just want everybody to love each other — left side, right side, Black, white, different language, different country. Just love each other. If you see somebody down, pick them up.”
He added that politics isn’t his thing and that his real goal is spreading kindness. “It’s really not that hard,” he said, ending with a heartfelt call for love and unity.
