Historical comparisons are fairly commonplace in the world of celebrity, but Nick Cannon may have taken things too far with a recent Instagram post. As seen above, the image sports the header “The Legendary Equation” before suggesting that Chris Brown is a mixture of Michael Jackson and 2 Pac.

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“Damn right I said it!” the caption began. “The level of talent, passion, and artistic ability that this young man possesses makes @ChrisBrownOfficial a true legend amongst legends.”

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While Breezy certainly has that balance of smooth showman and raw unrestrained expression, MJ and Pac were solidified pioneers in their respective genres before their untimely passing. Cannon goes on to explain the comparison further.

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“Think about how much everyone attacked MJ and 2Pac while they were alive…I don’t think I have ever witnessed someone more gifted, who has overcome so much and still growing and learning daily. My prayers go up for this dude everyday.”

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Chris Brown is as polarizing a figure as it gets in music today, so fans are likely to either agree with Cannon’s assertion or find it wildly off base. Brown has had his fair share of adversity in recent years be in professionally, legally or romantic. Just last month, the singer was denied entry into Australia due to his history of domestic violence.