Chris Brown's ex Diamond Brown is asking for at least $30,000 (£22,300) a month in child support for their four-year-old daughter, Lovely, even though her own court filing acknowledges that the singer already covers her housing and bought her a Tesla. She is now trying to get access to his financial records to support her case.
According to court documents reported on Monday, 9 November, Diamond subpoenaed Brown's business managers for his financial records, but they objected to handing them over. She says she needs the records to work out how much the 37-year-old actually earns and what he can afford to pay.
UPDATE: Chris Brown’s baby mama claims $7,000 a month in child support isn’t enough and is demanding an increase to at least $30K per month pic.twitter.com/o8RZGRbLun
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) November 9, 2026
The request has drawn heavy criticism from commenters, with many arguing that $30,000 a month is far more than a young child needs. A smaller group, however, believes the figure should reflect her father's wealth.
What Diamond Is Asking For
Diamond, who describes herself as a social media influencer and aesthetician, says Brown voluntarily gives her about $7,000 (£5,200) a month in spending money. She estimates his net worth at $50 million (£37.2 million) and argues that his payments should be much higher.
Her latest request follows an October filing in which she proposed a monthly household budget of more than $45,000 (£33,500). That included $15,000 (£11,100) for a bigger home to replace the four-bedroom house she shares with Lovely. The budget also listed $3,500 (£2,600) for childcare, $2,000 (£1,400) for college savings and $2,000 for gifts.
Those same documents are where she acknowledged that Brown pays for her housing and utilities and had previously bought her a Tesla.
Chris Brown Disputes Her Account
Brown has publicly challenged Diamond's version of events. After her October filing became public, he wrote 'I LITERALLY PAY FOR EVERYTHING' on his Instagram Story, listing her two cars, her house, schooling, medical costs and $10,000 (£7,400) a month. He also said he had not seen Lovely in seven months.
Diamond hit back in a video, denying that he gives her $10,000 a month and saying her lawyer has records of his payments. While she thanked him for the home and cars, she said she pays monthly instalments on them herself.
The court has not yet ruled on her support request or on whether Brown's business managers must hand over the records.
How People Reacted
Most of the comments under posts about the case have been critical of Diamond. 'It doesn't cost 360k a year to raise a child,' read one of the most-liked comments on Instagram, referring to what $30,000 a month adds up to over a year.
Others compared the figure with their own living costs. 'Most of us are struggling to pay our 2-3k per month apartments and she wants 30k per month for free,' one X user wrote.
'If a man is already covering housing, school, and medical, demanding $30K a month in child support deserves a closer look,' another argued.
If a man is already covering housing, school, and medical, demanding $30K a month in child support deserves a closer look. Where would the extra $20K go?
— Monday (@HeyMondey) November 9, 2026
Not everyone sided with Brown. One user said a nanny alone can cost $6,000 (£4,400) a month, adding: 'She has a point tbh.' Another argued that a higher payment is meant to give a child the lifestyle they would have if their wealthy parent were more involved.
With both parents disputing who pays for what, the amount will stay unresolved until the court rules or the pair reach an agreement.
