Awarded joint custody of daughter, Royalty [September 2015].
Who is Chris Brown?
Chris Brown was born on 5 May 1989 in Tappahannock, Virginia USA, and is best known as a singer and actor who has released albums such as “Royalty” and “Heartbreak on a Full Moon”. In addition, he has made appearances in cinematic projects such as “Takers” and “Think Like a Man”. Speaking about his ethnicity, he is Black and has dark hair and eyes; his zodiac sign is Taurus and he is 29 years old.
Daughter, Girlfriend, Wife
In 2011, the singer was in a relationship with Karrueche Tran, however, in the following year he announced that they had separated, as he didn’t want to see her hurt because of his friendship with Rihanna. As of 2013 he began dating Rihanna, saying that it was different this time, and that they don’t have arguments. “We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don’t want to lose that”, he said. However, in May 2013 Chris admitted that he had broken-up with Rihanna once again. Later on, he reunited with Karrueche Tran, but their relationship fell through once again when he had a baby with Nia Guzman in 2015. Brown now seems to be a dedicated father, and he often shares photos of his daughter, Royalty on social media. He wished her happy birthday with a post reading “MY BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL IS OFFICIALLY 3 YEAR OLD!!!!HBD RO RO! I LOVE YOU.”
She told me I better smile ?
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Net Worth and House
So just how rich is Chris Brown as of mid-2018? According to authoritative sources, this singer has a net worth of over $30 million, accumulated from his career in the previously mentioned field. His wealth allows him to take proper care of his family and be financially stable. Among his assets is a $4.3 million house, located in Tarzana.
Early Life, Parents and Influences
Brown is the son of Joyce Hawkins, a former day care center director, and Clinton Brown. He has an older sister, Lytrell Bundy, who is a bank worker. Reportedly, Chris became interested in music at an early age, and performed in his church choir, which obviously played an important role in his further career path. He was also influenced by Michael Jackson.
Aged 13, Chris was discovered by Hitmission Records when they visited his father’s gas station. They went on to provide a voice coach for Brown, and helped him make a demo package. After that, the team spoke with several labels in New York, trying to find a record deal for him, and ultimately Tina Davis, from Def Jam Recordings, took him to meet L. A. Reid, who offered the young talented singer to sign a contract with him on that very day.
In 2005, Brown made his debut with the his self-titled album, consisting of songs such as “Ya Man Ain’t Me”, “Say Goodbye”, “Run It!” and “Is This Love?”. The mentioned album debuted at number two of US Billboard 200, selling more than 154,000 copies in the first week of its release. In December 2006, it was certified double platinum by RIAA and, continuing to work at a rapid pace, Brown released “Exclusive”, consisting of 16 tracks including “Kiss Kiss”, “Take You Down”, “With You” and “Wall to Wall”. It received generally positive reviews from the audience and critics, with one critic from “The Rolling Stone” stating that “It’s been a long stretch between Usher albums — long enough for Chris Brown to build a whole career, growing from a temporary substitute to an undeniably major pop star”, adding that Brown seals the deal with “Exclusive”, which he described as an “all-grown-up album”. In early 2009 the singer released his next album through Jive Records, entitled “Graffiti”, which had 13 songs such as “Sing Like Me”, “I Can Transform Ya” and “Crawl”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgJaQ2Erx1E
Latest Work
When it comes to Brown’s latest albums, those include “Heartbreak on a Full Moon”, which was his eighth studio album, and which included songs such as “Privacy”, “Roses”, Questions” and “Sip”. The album also featured artists such as Dej Loaf, Lil Yachty, Gucci Mane, Usher and Yo Gotti. In late February 2018, the singer announced that he would be making a collaborative album with Joyner Lucas.
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Relationship With Rihanna and Domestic Abuse
Brown is infamous for allegedly physically assaulting his fellow singer and then-girlfriend, Rihanna. Reportedly, in early February 2009 the couple had an argument which quickly escalated into physical violence. As the result of that, Rihanna had visible injuries and was hospitalized, and Chris ended-up turning himself in to the Los Angeles Police Department. The singer was arrested, and his music was withdrawn from several stations in addition to him being withdrawn from events such as the 2009 Grammy Awards. In September of the same year, he spoke about the situation with Rihanna for the first time on “Larry King Live”, when he was accompanied by his mother and their attorney Mark Geragos. At the same time, he spoke about being assaulted by his step-father, describing the whole situation as “a cycle of violence”. He added that it’s not who he is, and that’s not who he wanted to be. In addition to that, his mother stated that he “has never, ever been a violent person, ever”.
Social Media
Being active in the entertainment field, Brown is naturally active on social media such as Twitter and Instagram, and is followed by the army of 28.5 million people on the former and 45.3 million on the latter. The singer often shares photos from his private life, which allows his fans to get a closer look into his personal life.
General Info
Full Name
Chris Brown
Net Worth
$30 million
Date Of Birth
May 5, 1989
Height
1.85 m
Profession
Record producer, Screenwriter, Singer-songwriter, Rapper, Actor, Dancer, Music artist, Composer, Businessperson, Loyal, Party, Look at Me Now
Education
Essex High School
Nationality
American
Family
Children
Royalty Brown
Parents
Clinton Brown, Joyce Hawkins
Siblings
Lytrell Bundy
Accomplishments
Awards
American Music Award for Artist of the Year, MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video, BET Award for Best Collaboration, Grammy Award for Best R&B Album, BET Award for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography, BET Award for Viewer’s Choice, BET Award for Video of the Ye…
Nominations
MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year, Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video, MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video, MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist, Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance, Grammy Awar…
Movies
Battle of the Year: The Dream Team, Think Like A Man, Takers, Blood Rogues, Into the Woods, This Christmas, Stomp the Yard, The Proposition, Phenom
Social profile links
Marks
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Marks / Signs
1
His dance routines
Quotes
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Quote
1
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.
2
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.
3
[on Justin Bieber] He reminds me a lot of me when I was younger. I kind of try and be the big brother and make him go the right way and have a great time.
4
[on writing the song “Disturbia” which he later gave to Rihanna] It’s fun being creative and even if you have a concept in your head to write about, you can write it and give it to someone else because it might not personally fit you, but it might be an idea you have. So with (Rihanna) that was an idea I had. I just wanted to go totally left and kind of weird, and that’s what I threw at her. (2008).
5
[on the GMA incident]: Yes, I got very emotional and I apologize for acting like that. I felt like, ‘OK, they told us this just so they can get us on the show so they can exploit me.’ I kind of took it very, very hard. And I kept my composure throughout the interview, although you could see me upset, you know. I kept my composure and did my performances, and when I got back, I just let off, like, steam in the back.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
“Haters keep on hating, cause somebody’s gotta do it”.
Facts
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Fact
1
Has a daughter, Royalty, born in May 2014. Her mother is Nia Guzman.
2
Awarded joint custody of daughter, Royalty [September 2015].
3
Was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder and PTSD. He was ordered to stay in a rehab facility to recieve treatment for bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management and past substance abuse (2014).
4
Adelaide, SA, Australia: On his ‘F.A.M.E’ tour, starting in Australia and proceeding to North America and the Middle East. [April 2011]
5
Filming a new movie alongside Columbus Short. It’s called This Christmas (2007). [February 2007]
6
Houston, TX, USA: On his ‘Fan Appreciation’ tour across the US. [November 2009]
7
Appears in GAP’s newest spring collection for its khakis, named “Khakis With Attitude” and will run in magazines such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Elle, GQ, Allure, Glamour, and Lucky in their March issue. [February 2007]
8
Working on an extension to his sophomore album, “Exclusive” will be released June 3. Featuring the hit, “Forever.” [April 2008]
9
Recording a new album entitled “Exclusive” which will be released this fall. [February 2007]
10
Los Angeles, CA, USA: Performed at the Grammy Awards, where he also won an award for Best R&B album for “F.A.M.E”. [February 2012]
11
Just finished a successful concert tour for “Exclusive.” The concert also headlined Bow Wow, with opening acts by Sean Kingston, Shop Boyz, Lil Mama, Hurricane Chris, and other special guests. [April 2008]
12
In 2012 he collaborated with Rihanna. On February 20 2012, Rihanna released the remix of her song ‘Birthday Cake’, featuring Chris Brown. While Brown also released a remix of his song ‘Turn up the Music’ featuring Rihanna.
13
Won a Grammy Award in 2012 for Best R&B Album. He received 3 nominations at the 2012 Grammys, and took home the award for Best R&B album for “F.A.M.E.” Brown also performed at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
14
His song “Look At Me Now” was named #9 on Billboard’s “Critics’ Choice: 20 Best Singles Of 2011”.
15
His album “F.A.M.E” charted as #8 on Billboard’s Best of 2011 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
16
His song “Look At Me Now” charted #3 on Billboard’s Best of 2011 R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while his songs “She Ain’t You” charted at no. 10 and “No Bs” charted at no. 17.
17
Was named the #1 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Artist of the Year (2011) by Billboard. He also ranked #10 in Billboard’s Best of 2011 Top Artists.
18
His album ‘F.A.M.E’ has earned him 3 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”.
19
Brown’s album ‘F.A.M.E.’ won the 2011 Soul Train Award for Album of the Year.
20
Brown received the most awards at the 2011 BET Hip-Hop awards in October. He won 3 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.”.
21
Brown’s 2011 album F.A.M.E. went Gold after three weeks of it’s release.
22
His single “Look At Me Now” sold over 2,000,000 digital copies in the US alone (as of May 29, 2011).
23
Won 5 awards at the 2011 BET Awards (He was nominated for 6). He won for 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.
24
At the 2010 BET Awards, Brown performed a set of Michael Jackson hits to pay tribute to the King of Pop.
25
In 2011 he was nominated for 6 BET Awards, receiving more nominations than any other artist.
26
Brown’s 2011 album “F.A.M.E.” sold 270,000 copies in the first week and became his first number 1 album and fourth top 10 album.
27
Is a songwriter. He also co-wrote Rihanna’s most successful song, “Disturbia”.
28
Sentenced to five years probation, six months community service and one year of domestic violence counseling as a result of his attack on Rihanna [August 29, 2009].
29
In relation to the domestic dispute, he was involved in in early February 2009, Brown was arrested for felony battery and faced two felony charges of assault and making criminal threats after a fight with his girlfriend Rihanna at a pre-Grammy party.
30
He and Rihanna canceled their performance at the Grammys in February 2009 just hours before the show started after Brown was caught up in a late-night domestic dispute.
31
Withdrew his name from the list of nominees of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards as a result of the “controversy” surrounding his recent fight with girlfriend Rihanna. [March 2009]
32
Worked with actor Columbus Short twice: in the films Stomp the Yard (2007) and This Christmas (2007).
33
His favorite clothing brand is Bathing Ape.
34
He is the son of Joyce Amy (Bundy) Hawkins and Clinton Maurice Brown.
35
If he wasn’t a singer he would be a basketball player or a regular kid.
36
Has one sister named Lytrell Bundy but her nickname is Tootie.
37
Wants to work with Teena Marie, Beyoncé Knowles, Ciara, Usher Raymond, Michael Jackson, Mario, 50 Cent, Lil’ Wayne, and ‘T.I (X)’.
38
Music influences are Sam Cooke, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Usher Raymond, Kim Burrell, Donny Hathaway, and Marvin Gaye.
Pictures
Movies
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Kevin Hart: What Now?
2016
Documentary performer: “Scream” – uncredited
Power
2016
TV Series performer – 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV Series writer – 5 episodes, 2015 – 2016 performer – 3 episodes, 2014 – 2015
The Do-Over
2016
performer: “Fun” / writer: “Fun” – as Christopher Maurice Brown
Britain’s Got More Talent
TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2016 writer – 1 episode, 2016
Conan
2016
TV Series writer – 1 episode
Fifty Shades of Black
2016
performer: “Back to Sleep” / writer: “Back to Sleep”
Ferdinando Show
2015
TV Series writer – 1 episode
Pretty Little Liars
2015
TV Series writer – 1 episode
BET Awards 2015
2015
TV Movie performer: “Ayo” / writer: “Ayo”
2015 Billboard Music Awards
2015
TV Special performer: “Fun”
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2015
TV Series performer – 1 episode
Lip Sync Battle
2015
TV Series writer – 1 episode
IHeartRadio Music Awards
2015
TV Special performer: “You Changed Me”
Empire
2015
TV Series performer – 1 episode
Todd’s Pop Song Reviews
TV Series documentary performer – 8 episodes, 2009 – 2015 writer – 7 episodes, 2009 – 2015
American Music Awards 2014
2014
TV Special writer: “Booty”
Preventers
2014
Short performer: “New Flame” / writer: “New Flame”
Dancing with the Stars
TV Series 1 episode, 2012 writer – 5 episodes, 2011 – 2014 performer – 2 episodes, 2008 – 2013
Tu cara me suena – Argentina
2014
TV Series writer – 1 episode
One Hit Wonderland
TV Series documentary performer – 2 episodes, 2012 – 2014 writer – 2 episodes, 2012 – 2014
How to Train Your Dragon 2
2014
performer: “Pot of Gold” – uncredited / writer: “Pot of Gold” – uncredited
Rap Critic Reviews
2014
TV Series performer – 2 episodes
Rio 2
2014
writer: “Look at Me Now” – as Christopher Maurice Brown
Battle of the Year
2013
performer: “As Your Friend Danny Howard Remix” / writer: “As Your Friend Danny Howard Remix” – as Christopher Maurice Brown
So You Think You Can Dance
TV Series performer – 17 episodes, 2006 – 2013 writer – 8 episodes, 2006 – 2013
2013 Billboard Music Awards
2013
TV Special performer: “Fine China” / writer: “Fine China”
The Bling Ring
2013
performer: “Drop It Low” / writer: “Drop It Low” – as Christopher Maurice Brown
Mulheres Ricas
2013
TV Series performer – 1 episode
Waterloo Road
2013
TV Series performer – 1 episode
The X Factor
TV Series writer – 2 episodes, 2012 performer – 1 episode, 2012
The X Factor Philippines
2012
TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Footy Show
TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2011 – 2012 writer – 2 episodes, 2011 – 2012
Ted
2012
performer: “Kiss Kiss” / writer: “Kiss Kiss” – as Christopher Maurice Brown
Take Me Out
TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2012 writer – 1 episode, 2012
The Voice
2012
TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Block
TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2011 – 2012 writer – 2 episodes, 2011 – 2012
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards
2012
TV Special performer: “Turn Up the Music”, “Beautiful People”, “I Can Only Imagine” / writer: “Turn Up the Music”, “Beautiful People”, “I Can Only Imagine”
Joyful Noise
2012
writer: “Forever” – as Christopher Maurice Brown
Britney Spears Live: The Femme Fatale Tour
2011
TV Movie writer: ” Drop Dead Beautiful”
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
2011
TV Series writer – 1 episode
Formula 1: BBC Sport
2011
TV Series performer – 1 episode
CSI: Miami
2011
TV Series performer – 1 episode
So You Think You Can Dance Canada
TV Series performer – 5 episodes, 2008 – 2011 writer – 3 episodes, 2008 – 2011
Madden NFL 12
2011
Video Game performer: “Champion’ / writer: “Champion’
Made in Chelsea
2011
TV Series performer – 1 episode
Idool 2011
2011
TV Series writer – 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars
2009-2011
TV Series writer – 2 episodes
American Idol
2011
TV Series performer – 1 episode
20 to 1
2011
TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
Chris Brown Ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes: Look at Me Now
2011
Video short performer: “Look at Me Now” / writer: “Look at Me Now”
Saturday Night Live
TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2011 writer – 1 episode, 2011
Grand Ma Takedown
2010
Short writer: “Disturbia”
Lottery Ticket
2010/I
writer: “I Can Transform Ya”
Karaoke Revolution
2009
Video Game as Christopher Brown, “Disturbia”
Live from Studio Five
TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009
The Office
TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009
Late Show with David Letterman
2009
TV Series writer – 1 episode
Dance Flick
2009
performer: “Forever”, “Shawty Get Loose” / writer: “Forever”
Confessions of a Shopaholic
2009
writer: “Bad Girl”, “Takes Time To Love” – as Christopher Maurice Brown
