In the United States, a remix extended play, featuring the single version and five remixes, was released on November 27, 2012. A remix extended play, featuring the album version, music video and three remixes, was released in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on November 23, 2012.
The single version of "Don't Judge Me" was released on iTunes Stores in Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, and Sweden on November 23, 2012. On November 2, 2012, the song was released as an extended play in Australia, Canada, France, and New Zealand, featuring the album version and three remixes. "Don't Judge Me" was sent to urban contemporary radio stations in the United States on August 14, 2012, as the fifth single from the album. The artwork for the song debuted online on Jit features Brown, wearing a "white dress shirt and skinny black tie", striking a pose in front of a blue backdrop. "Don't Judge Me" was leaked on the Internet on June 26, 2012, three days before the official release date of Fortune. The song was supposed to have a guest appearance from Meek Mill, however, because of a feud between him and Brown, his verse was eventually removed from the song. Amber "Sevyn" Streeter sang background vocals. The audio mixing was completed by Jaycen Joshua, with assistance from Trehy Harris. "Don't Judge Me" was written by Chris Brown and was produced by The Messengers. The video received a positive reception from most critics, particularly for its presentation. In the video, Brown goes on a "suicide mission" into outer space to save the world from an alien ship invading Earth.
The accompanying music video was directed by Colin Tilley and Brown.
It also appeared on the singles chart in Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, "Don't Judge Me" reached number 10 on the R&B Songs chart, number 18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Don't Judge Me" received positive reviews from music critics some complimented the song and considered it a highlight on Fortune, while others criticized its production. "Don't Judge Me" is a midtempo ballad, with lyrics in which Brown asks his lover to forgive him "for his past indiscretions" and "move on with the future." The lyrics reportedly referred to Brown's former relationships with aspiring American model and fashion designer Karrueche Tran and Barbadian recording artist Rihanna. The song was sent to urban contemporary radio stations in the United States on August 14, 2012, as the fifth and final single from the album. It was written by Brown and produced by The Messengers. " Don't Judge Me" is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown on his fifth studio album, Fortune (2012).