Style Showdown: Chris Brown vs. Tinie Tempah

...And Tinie Tempah tops Best Dressed list at number one.

The Chris Diss - British GQ explained why they consider Brown the worst dresser in the world: “For someone who seems to have so much disposable income — he boasts on one track about spending '15 grand on a phone' and charged over $500 for meet-and-greets on his last tour — Brown seems utterly adverse to investing in tailoring, combining the worst excesses of XXL sizing with a penchant for deeply unflattering costumes.” Ouch!  (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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The Chris Diss - British GQ explained why they consider Brown the worst dresser in the world: “For someone who seems to have so much disposable income — he boasts on one track about spending '15 grand on a phone' and charged over $500 for meet-and-greets on his last tour — Brown seems utterly adverse to investing in tailoring, combining the worst excesses of XXL sizing with a penchant for deeply unflattering costumes.” Ouch! (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

The Evolution of Chris Brown - Chris got on the comeback trail with his third album, Graffiti, later that year, which featured the Swizz Beatz–produced monster hit "I Can Transform Ya," featuring Lil Wayne.(Photo: Jive Records)

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Look at Me Now - Brown posed in skin-tight pants, boots and a futuristic blazer for his Graffiti album cover in 2009. When Tweeters criticized his tight pants he went off (in all CAPs) on his Twitter page and shot back, “WHO CARES IF MY PANTS R FITTED. its called fashion. IM SO TIRED OF CLOSED MINDED PEOPLE. IM 100% COMFORTABLE WIT MY SEXUALITY. IM A GROWN MAN,” and continued, “MY FASHION ISNT LIMITED TO BAGGY AZZ JEANS AND FITTED CAPS.. i did that in 05. CMON son. HATING IS SO LAME…” (Photo: Jive Records)

Go Big (or…Go Home) - Chris flew through the air onto the BET Awards 2011 stage in this exaggerated zoot suit that played off of the wardrobe in his “She Ain’t You” video.  British GQ slammed the odd-fitting grey suit: “No, when we said ‘Stop, Hammer time!’ we actually wanted you to leave the stage. And change.”

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Go Big (or…Go Home) - Chris flew through the air onto the BET Awards 2011 stage in this exaggerated zoot suit that played off of the wardrobe in his “She Ain’t You” video.  British GQ slammed the odd-fitting grey suit: “No, when we said ‘Stop, Hammer time!’ we actually wanted you to leave the stage. And change.”

August 16, 2012 - Se Habla Espanol - After a chart-busting collabo with Pitbull last year, Chris Brown pulled a true crossover move by teaming up with Puerto Rican super-duo Wisin y Yandel for "Algo Me Gusta De Ti" ("Something About You"), also featuring T-Pain. The track earned Breezy recognition in the Spanish language market, even getting a nod for Top Latin Song at the Billboard Music Awards.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Bow Tie Mania - Brown’s love of bow ties has been the butt of plenty of fashion critic’s jokes and Twitter jabs, especially in 2009 after he appeared on Larry King Live in a baby blue variety. Despite the thumbs down, Chris continues to rock his favorite neck accessory.  (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Hip Hop - Better than any other artist, Breezy seamlessly translates his love for all things hip hop. His looks have rep'd the NY b-boys, west coast hipsters, blinged-out southerners and quirky VA boys.(Photo: Michael Uderwood/PictureGroup)

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Hopped Up Out of Bed - Chris posed with two awards at the BET Awards 2011, wearing a laid-back hoodie, BBC shorts and sneakers. The singer made a few wardrobe changes that night, but couldn’t he have kept it a little dressier for his big moment? (Photo: Michael Uderwood/PictureGroup)

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Lights, Camera, Ice Cream! - The paps caught up with the F.A.M.E singer on the set of his new video in L.A.(Photo: Fame Pictures, Inc)

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Ice Cold - The singer sported brown Popsicle pants and a Raiders football cut-off tee, with blonde hair, while he shot a music video in Los Angeles (May 11, 2011). No, his outfit isn’t runway fashion forward, but his outfit mirrors easy California-style. (Photo: Fame Pictures)

Trendy Much? - Chris went for cool in rimmed spectacles, khakis and sneakers for a March 2011 appearance on 106 & Park. (Photo: Ben Hider/PictureGroup)

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Trendy Much? - Chris went for cool in rimmed spectacles, khakis and sneakers for a March 2011 appearance on 106 & Park. (Photo: Ben Hider/PictureGroup)

Number One - On the other end of the spectrum, UK-born rapper Tinie Tempah topped the Best Dressed Men list at number one. Tempah had stiff competition with stylish hunks like Italian footballer Mario Balotelli and Luther actor Idris Elba also making the list, but the dapper rapper secured the number-one spot for possessing a ''true passion for elegance and proportions.''    (Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

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Number One - On the other end of the spectrum, UK-born rapper Tinie Tempah topped the Best Dressed Men list at number one. Tempah had stiff competition with stylish hunks like Italian footballer Mario Balotelli and Luther actor Idris Elba also making the list, but the dapper rapper secured the number-one spot for possessing a ''true passion for elegance and proportions.''  (Photo: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

Tailor Made - Rapper Tinie Tempah was handsome in a euro-styled suit look with a skinny tie and short-hem pants worn with loafers and no socks when he attended the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. He could’ve been one of the models!  (Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

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Tailor Made - Rapper Tinie Tempah was handsome in a euro-styled suit look with a skinny tie and short-hem pants worn with loafers and no socks when he attended the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. He could’ve been one of the models! (Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

Crazy Shoe Game - Tempah’s neon-yellow striped track suit and Nikes isn’t our favorite look from the rapper, but for a performance, it works. (Plus, he was the first to buy the coveted Nike MAGs on eBay for $37,500.) He wore the outfit during a concert at O2 Arena in London, November 4, 2011.(Photo: Gus Stewart/Redferns)

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Crazy Shoe Game - Tempah’s neon-yellow striped track suit and Nikes isn’t our favorite look from the rapper, but for a performance, it works. (Plus, he was the first to buy the coveted Nike MAGs on eBay for $37,500.) He wore the outfit during a concert at O2 Arena in London, November 4, 2011.(Photo: Gus Stewart/Redferns)

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Paging Carlton Banks - We can’t picture too many U.S. rappers who would rock this preppy shirt and pink shorts that Tempah wore to visit “Hoppus on Music” on Fuse June 6, 2011, but the look works for his diverse style vibe.   (Photo: Dario Cantatore/Getty Images)

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Paging Carlton Banks - We can’t picture too many U.S. rappers who would rock this preppy shirt and pink shorts that Tempah wore to visit “Hoppus on Music” on Fuse June 6, 2011, but the look works for his diverse style vibe. (Photo: Dario Cantatore/Getty Images)

Rapper Slash Designer - In 2011 Tinie debuted clothing line Disturbing London, “that incorporates edgy trends form London.” “I really want to stay away from that whole hip hop cliché [of] he’s a rapper turned fashion designer turned actor turned property developer. I want people to walk into a shop and not immediately think ‘Tinie Tempah’ but think ‘that’s a nice shirt.'” One of the brand’s popular graphic T's features a tea cup in a mustache and Ray Bans giving a subtle nod to the rapper’s go to shades and hometown.   (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

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Rapper Slash Designer - In 2011 Tinie debuted clothing line Disturbing London, “that incorporates edgy trends form London.” “I really want to stay away from that whole hip hop cliché [of] he’s a rapper turned fashion designer turned actor turned property developer. I want people to walk into a shop and not immediately think ‘Tinie Tempah’ but think ‘that’s a nice shirt.'” One of the brand’s popular graphic T's features a tea cup in a mustache and Ray Bans giving a subtle nod to the rapper’s go to shades and hometown. (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Style ID - Tempah has an affinity for retro pieces and mixes trends with his own flair. From '80s styles, dapper, tailored suits and geek chic (or all of the above), he’s usually wearing something striking. He was spotted in London celebrating after the 2011 Brit Awards in a khaki suit and added glasses and white sneakers for a fresh finish.  (Photo: Harsha Gopal, PacificCoastNews.com)

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Style ID - Tempah has an affinity for retro pieces and mixes trends with his own flair. From '80s styles, dapper, tailored suits and geek chic (or all of the above), he’s usually wearing something striking. He was spotted in London celebrating after the 2011 Brit Awards in a khaki suit and added glasses and white sneakers for a fresh finish. (Photo: Harsha Gopal, PacificCoastNews.com)

Formal Wear Fun - Tinie went preppy to the 2011 Brit Awards in a monochrome suit accessorized with sneakers, a bow tie and specs. Who said formal has to be stuffy?  (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

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Formal Wear Fun - Tinie went preppy to the 2011 Brit Awards in a monochrome suit accessorized with sneakers, a bow tie and specs. Who said formal has to be stuffy? (Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images)