‘Empire’ Star Bryshere Grey’s Good friend Says He Wants Psychological Assist, Not Jail

“Empire” star Bryshere Gray wants psychological assist greater than a jail sentence — this, in accordance with his pal Dustin “Chosen” Wilkins … who filed a legal criticism towards him in June after the pair bought right into a bodily altercation at a Virginia resort.

Chosen tells TMZ he solely went ahead with the report as a result of the actor is affected by a number of psychological well being situations that have been exasperated when he stopped taking his medicines — and was ingesting on high of that — and believed urgent expenses might jumpstart getting him into therapy.

The filmmaker — who was making ready to work on a actuality collection referred to as “The Starboy” with Bryshere earlier than he lunged at him through the heated resort dispute — says his pal is definitely fairly accountable in relation to taking his meds and monitoring his alcohol consumption.

Nevertheless, Chosen provides Bryshere is definitely sidetracked by individuals who do not have his finest curiosity in thoughts.

Chosen describes Bryshere — who we discovered was dropped by his pubic relations company this week — as his “little brother” … which is why he cares a lot about what occurs with him over the assault and battery charge.

Chosen tells us he would gladly have the cost dropped if Bryshere would decide to a psychological well being therapy plan and deal with his wellbeing.

He says he worries about the potential of BG heading to the clink — and even admits he regrets submitting the criticism.

We broke the information — Chosen filed a misdemeanor criticism towards the actor and rapper on June 13 by bypassing police and instantly working with the Chesapeake Justice of the Peace’s workplace. A warrant for his arrest was issued … and Bryshere was taken into custody on June 15.

Plot twist — Chosen is the one who bonded him out inside hours.

Oh — and he needs to make it crystal clear that their quarrel didn’t erupt over a “cost dispute” as he wrote in his criticism. He says the state of affairs rapidly bought ugly as a result of state of Bryshere’s psychological well being, and that is that.

Manufacturing sources affirm to TMZ the pair have been spending time collectively in Virginia as they ready to work on “The Starboy” … however Bryshere is now not related to the venture.

It is not clear if the “Canal Avenue” actor will return to the small display screen anytime quickly, as Chosen says he beforehand confessed to him he needs out of the leisure trade as a result of it has been so arduous on him.

Chosen says he and BG don’t presently aren’t in touch as a result of “no contact” order in place. Courtroom paperwork present Chosen appeared on the Chesapeake Common District Courtroom on Monday to amend the bond provision so Bryshere might have contact with him … however was denied.

Bryshere is due again in courtroom on the finish of the month.

We reached out to Bryshere’s reps for remark … they usually say they’re now not working with him as a result of state of his psychological well being and issues over this authorized illustration.

They clarify … “Our firm integrity prevents us from taking part in any exercise that locations Mr. Grey in danger. We aren’t accustomed to the authorized illustration dealing with Mr. Grey’s legal case in Virginia. Their illustration of Mr. Grey makes us very uncomfortable, and we hope for the perfect final result for Mr. Grey.”