Chris Brown is an American R&B singer, composer, and dancer. He began his career in 2005 and has since released over ten albums, several of which have gone multi-platinum.
His interest in music began when he joined the church choir. He signed with Jive Records at the age of 15 and released his debut album in 2005, which went double platinum. His second album, “Exclusive,” was a huge success, producing many chart-topping hits. His fourth album, F.A.M.E., was his first to top the “Billboard” 200. In addition, the record earned him a Grammy for Best R&B record.
Christopher Maurice Brown, born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia, blended his musical and acting careers. He made his acting debut in the film “Stomp the Yard” and has since been in the films “Takers,” “Think Like a Man,” and “Battle of the Year,” as well as the television show “Black-ish.”
Throughout his music career, he has received numerous awards, including a Grammy, 19 BET, 60 ASCAP, and 4 NAACP Image Awards. Additionally, he has sold over 140 million records globally.
In addition to music and acting, Brown is an entrepreneur with multiple commercial activities and investments. He runs the CBE record label, which is a subsidiary of Interscope. After owning 14 Burger King restaurants, he invented the cereal Breezy’s Cosmic Crunch.
He has also worked with a number of brands over the years, including an NFT sales and distribution platform, a cannabis brand, and an electric vehicle company. He has also collaborated with clothing companies like Black Pyramid, A Bathing Ape, Snipes, and The Auracles. In March, he debuted a line of vape pens called CB 15K x Chris Brown Disposable Vape.
His success in music, movies, and business has earned him a fortune. According to speculative estimates from several sources, his net worth is $50 million.
His excellent artistic career has not been without hurdles. Brown’s relationships with ex-girlfriends have been rocky. In 2009, the “Excuse Me Miss” singer gained worldwide news for violently assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna after an incident. The incident apparently left the Bajan singer with serious injuries that required medical attention. Brown eventually pleaded guilty to the assault after negotiating a plea agreement. Despite the fact that the incident has been going on for over a decade, it is still being discussed.
In 2021, he was also being investigated for violence after a woman claimed the R&B artist slapped her during a fight at his San Fernando Valley home.