Christopher Maurice Brown
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Born Christopher Maurice Brown in 1989, Chris Brown is an American R&B singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He won a Grammy for Best R&B Album in 2012 for F.A.M.E., which sold 270,000 copies in its first week. His polyhedral musical style and stage presence have drawn comparisons to Michael Jackson. He faced legal troubles after assaulting Rihanna in 2009.
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Chris Brown — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.
Joyce Amy Hawkins and Clinton Maurice Brown welcomed Christopher Maurice Brown on May 5, 1989 in Tappahannock, Virginia. His mother worked as a daycare director and his father as a correctional officer. Brown grew up in a small town and showed early interest in music and dance, often imitating Michael Jackson. He attended Essex High School but left to pursue a music career after a local producer helped him get a record deal.
Brown’s debut single Run It! reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2005. His album F.A.M.E., released in 2011, became his first number one album and earned him a Grammy for Best R&B Album. The single Look at Me Now sold over 2 million digital copies in the US and won multiple BET Awards. He appeared in films including Stomp the Yard 2007 and This Christmas 2007, and performed a Michael Jackson tribute at the 2010 BET Awards. He has collaborated with artists including Rihanna, Busta Rhymes, and Lil Wayne.
Brown has three children: daughter Royalty Brown born May 2014 with Nia Guzman, and two younger children, Aeko Catori Brown and Lovely Symphani Brown. His relationship with Rihanna ended in 2009 after he assaulted her at a pre-Grammy party. He pleaded guilty to felony assault. The court sentenced him to probation, community service, and domestic violence counseling. Doctors have diagnosed Brown with bipolar II disorder and PTSD, and he entered rehab in 2014 for treatment.
Contemporaries often call Chris Brown the King of R&B. His stage presence draws comparisons to Michael Jackson. Despite legal controversies, his album F.A.M.E. and single Look at Me Now boosted his commercial success. He has won a Grammy, American Music Award, and BET Awards. He maintains a cult following and has shaped modern R&B with hip-hop and pop elements.
The complete filmography of Chris Brown — every film, TV show, and documentary credit, ranked by popularity.
Every award, honor, and recognition received by Chris Brown — Grammys, hall-of-fame inductions, civic honors, lifetime achievements.
A wall of memorable lines from Chris Brown — lyrics, interviews, and off-the-cuff remarks captured over a lifetime.
Haters Keep on Hating, Cause Somebody’s Gotta Do It.
Everything Is Good, I’m Definitely – Me Personally and Mentally – I’m a Great Guy Now. I’m More of a Person Who Is Definitely More Positive.
I’m in the Studio, Back and Forth, Continuously, Just Having Fun. I’m Going to Continue to Make Great Dance Videos and Just Be Me.
The New Album Is Called F.A.M.E.: Forgiving All My Enemies. Basically, Just Being Able to Witness My Success, Failure and Success Again. Being Able to See Me Going from My Best Times to My Worst Times and Being Able to Overcome It and Growing into a Man, as I Was Doing It.
As a 23-Year-old Young Entertainer, I Want the World to See My Art and Hopefully Be Inspired by It, Promote Positivity with What I Do Now – with Painting, with Fashion, with Directing, with Creativity as Far as Videos and Cinema. I Want to Have People Admire That and Hopefully Have People Follow in My Footsteps.
Symphonic Love Does Programmes in Schools, Like with My School Back Home. Musical Programmes and Helping Kids with Disabilities. I Do a Lot of Stuff with Best Buddies That Coexists with That. the Name Comes from a Tattoo That I’ve Got – Something That’s Over My Heart Right Now. so My Heart Is Where It’s At. the Tattoo Symphonic Love Encompasses the Positivity of What I’m Trying to Do – Uplifting Humanity.
Little-known facts about Chris Brown — origins, oddities, and behind-the-scenes details from a public life.
Chris Brown has been diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder and PTSD. In 2014 he was ordered to stay in a rehab facility for treatment of bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger management and past substance abuse.
Brown is a songwriter who co-wrote Rihanna’s single Disturbia.
His album F.A.M.E. 2011 sold 270,000 copies in the first week and became his first No. 1 album and fourth top 10 album.
At the 2010 BET Awards, Brown performed a set of Michael Jackson hits to pay tribute to the King of Pop.
His single Look At Me Now sold over 2,000,000 digital copies in the United States alone as of May 29, 2011.
Brown has worked with actor Columbus Short twice: in the films Stomp the Yard 2007 and This Christmas 2007.
His music influences include Sam Cooke, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Kim Burrell, Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye.
In 2011, Brown received six BET Award nominations, more than any other artist.
Brown’s album F.A.M.E 2011 earned him three Grammy Award nominations at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for Look at Me Now.
Brown has expressed a desire to work with Teena Marie, Beyoncé, Ciara, Usher, Michael Jackson, Mario, 50 Cent, Lil’ Wayne and Tip T.I. Harris.
His favorite clothing brand is Bathing Ape.
Brown received joint custody of his daughter Royalty Brown.
He has one older sister: Lytrell Bundy Brown, whose nickname is Tootie.
In 2012, he collaborated with Rihanna. On February 20, 2012, Rihanna released the remix of her song Birthday Cake, featuring Chris Brown. Brown also released a remix of his song Turn Up the Music featuring Rihanna.
Billboard named Look At Me Now #9 on its Critics’ Choice list of 20 Best Singles of 2011.
Brown’s parents are Joyce Amy Bundy Hawkins and Clinton Maurice Brown.
The court sentenced him to five years probation, six months community service and one year of domestic violence counseling for his attack on Rihanna on August 29, 2009.
Brown won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2012 for F.A.M.E. He also performed at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
He withdrew his name from the list of nominees of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards due to the controversy surrounding his fight with girlfriend Rihanna.
Brown’s album F.A.M.E charted as #8 on Billboard’s Best of 2011 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Brown received the most awards at the 2011 BET Hip-Hop awards in October, winning three awards including Best Hip-Hop Video for Look at Me Now, Best Collaboration: Chris Brown feat. Busta Rhymes in Look At Me Now, and the People’s Champ Award for Look at Me Now.
Brown’s album F.A.M.E. 2011 went Gold after three weeks of its release.
His song Look At Me Now charted #3 on Billboard’s Best of 2011 R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while She Ain’t You charted at No. 10 and No Bs at No. 17.
Police arrested Brown for felony battery and he faced two felony charges of assault and making criminal threats after a fight with Rihanna at a pre-Grammy party in early February 2009.
If he wasn’t a singer, Brown says he would be a basketball player or a regular kid.
Billboard named Brown the #1 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Artist of the Year for 2011. He also ranked #10 on Billboard’s Best of 2011 Top Artists list.
He and Rihanna canceled their Grammy performance in February 2009 just hours before the show after a late-night domestic dispute involving Brown.
Brown won five awards at the 2011 BET Awards out of six nominations: Best Male R&B Artist, Best Collaboration Look At Me Now, Video of the Year Look At Me Now, The FANdemonium Award and the Coca Cola Viewers Choice Award.
Brown has one daughter with Nia Guzman: Royalty Brown, born in May 2014.
He is friends with Lil’ Wayne.
Quick answers to the questions readers ask most about Chris Brown.
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