Biography
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989), better known by his stage name Chris Brown, is a one-time talent.
He is one of the very few musicians who combines dance and music and performs brilliantly.
He is the composer of famous dance songs such as Freaky Friday, Deuces and Kiss Kiss.
Chris Brown remains one of the few musicians who hasn’t been pushed off the stage by the “new generation” of musicians.
He is a talented American singer, rapper, songwriter, dancer and actor.
American singer
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| Full name: | Christopher Maurice Brown |
| Stage name: | Chris Brown |
| Born: | May 5, 1989 (age 35) |
| Place of birth: | Tappahannock, Virginia, United States |
| The children: | Royal Brown, Aeko Catori Brown |
| Nationality: | American |
| Parents: | Joyce Hawkins, Clinton Brown |
| Height: | 1.85 minutes |
| Siblings: | Lytrell Bundy |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Gina Huynh (2020), Diamond Brown (2019), Agnez Mo (2017-2019), Vanessa Vargas (2017), Ammika Harris (2015), Amy Shehab (2015), Blair Pena (2013-2015), Karizma Ramir (2013 ), Karrueche Tran (2010-2015), Simply Jess (2010-2012), Draya Michele (2010), Rihanna (2007-2013), Nia Guzman, Krista Santiago (2016), Cydney Christine (2016), Montana Tucker ( 2016), Indyamarie (2015), Briona Mae (2015), Tinashe (2015), Brittany Renner (2015), Rhea Dummett (2014), Nia Amey (2013), Keisha Kimball (2013), Jasmine Sanders (2010), Joie Chavis, Lisa Ann (2010), Joanna Hernandez (2009), Natalie Nunn (2009), Natalie Mejia (2009), Karrine Steffans (2007) |
| Job: | Singer • Actor |
| Net worth: | 50 million dollars |
Early life
On May 5, 1989, Joyce Hawkins (mother) and Clinton Brown (father) welcomed a son they named Christopher Maurice Brown.
Chris Brown, for short, was born and raised in his hometown of Tappahannock, Virginia, United States. He has an older sister named Lytrell Bundy.
According to the music star, he confessed that he had a difficult childhood when his parents divorced and he had to live with a harsh stepfather, Mr. Hawkins, who abused him.
Chris Brown has been a singing and dancing husband since he was a child. Through training and local competitions, he became an excellent dancer and singer.
Like most talented musicians, he started his career by performing in a church youth choir.
He found peace and joy performing in front of congregations, from which he developed his intense passion for music and performance.
He draws inspiration from legendary musicians such as Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and the late Michael Jackson. He signed his first recording contract at the age of 15 with Jive Records.
Education
Chris Brown, despite his wealth and influence, never graduated.
He dropped out of school at the age of 15, citing school as boring and a waste of time.
His parents agreed to let him pursue his dream of becoming a musician.
Career
Chris Brown entered the music industry and released his first album in November 2005. The album was an instant success. The album, to prove its level of success, earned him two Grammy nominations.
The first nomination was for Best Artist while the other was for Best Contemporary R&B Album. He released another album in 2007, titled “Exclusive.” He released the album in early November and was another trailblazer. That same year, Chris Brown starred in a movie called “This Christmas.”
Everything was going smoothly for the young American until late 2009. Then the musician found himself in the news for the wrong reasons. He made headlines for attacking his then-girlfriend and famous singer Rihanna.
This action caused him to lose followers, and his fan base became weaker, with people condemning him for his horrible actions. He was eventually taken to court, where he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one hundred and eighty days of community service with an additional five years of probation.
Chris Brown overcame the challenges he was facing by releasing an album called FAME in 2011. This was another huge success as the album helped him win the award for Best R&B Album of 2011.
However, he immediately went on to release another album titled “Fortune” in 2012. This time, fans had to wait another year for the multi-talented artist to release another album titled “X” in 2014.
Before the release of “X,” Chris Brown was in the news again for allegedly assaulting unidentified men in his neighborhood. The singer was again taken to court in October 2013.
Despite his controversial lifestyle, Chris Brown can still be considered one of the most successful musicians in the world. The multi-talented artist has had six platinum-certified albums.
Chris Brown works for RCA Records.
Social media
Chris Brown doesn’t mess around with his fashion. He boasts the best wardrobe in the world and he shows off his expensive outfits on social media.
He is also a car enthusiast and often shows off his car on social media. Chris’ social media accounts are:
- Instagram: @chrisbrown
- Twitter: @chrisbrown
- Facebook: Chris Brown
Personal life
Chris Brown is quite an impressive height. He is 6 feet 1 inch (185cm) tall.
He has a rather heavy build, with an average weight of 81 kg.
He has dark brown eyes, with tattoos all over his body. His hair color changes because he permanently dyes his hair whenever he wants.
Chris Brown is currently single. He was in a relationship with famous singer Rihanna in 2009 but could not maintain or develop the relationship. The relationship officially ended after he was accused of assaulting Rihanna and was proven guilty.
The two tried to rekindle their romance a few years later but it fell through after Rihanna made a shocking announcement that they had split in 2013.
In 2015, Chris Brown had a daughter named Royalty Brown, from superstar model Nia Guzman. The singer spends his free time with his little girl.
He even got his daughter tattooed on his back. However, Royalty Brown’s mother was unhappy with Chris Brown’s relationship with their daughter and asked for child support in court.
The court has ruled that Chris Brown can only spend two weeks with his daughter each month.
Chris Brown is a lover of fast cars. He has a garage full of cars, which he changes regularly. According to him, his role models are the legendary Michael Jackson and Usher.
Chris Brown also had a child, Aeko Catori Brown in 2019 with Ammika Harris.
Chris Brown has been in the relationship with Gina Huynh (2020), Diamond Brown (2019), Agnez Mo (2017–2019), Vanessa Vargas (2017), Ammika Harris (2015), Amy Shehab (2015), Blair Pena (2013–2015), Karizma Ramir (2013), Karrueche Tran (2010–2015), Simply Jess (2010–2012), Draya Michele (2010), Rihanna (2007–2013), and Nia Guzman.
He is said to have dated Krista Santiago (2016), Cydney Christine (2016), Montana Tucker (2016), Indyamarie (2015), Briona Mae (2015), Tinashe (2015), Brittany Renner (2015), Rhea Dummett (2014), Nia Amey (2013), Keisha Kimball (2013), Jasmine Sanders (2010), Joie Chavis, Lisa Ann (2010), Joanna Hernandez (2009), Natalie Nunn (2009), Natalie Mejia (2009) and Karrine Steffans (2007).
Net worth
Chris Brown boasts of being one of the richest musicians in the world.
His net worth is estimated to be $50 million. Most of his income comes from music, with some from acting and merchandise sales.
He is also the proud owner of numerous properties, cars and boats.
Discography
Chris Brown has given his fans a few hits. However, more is expected from the American.
His albums include:
- Chris Brown (2005)
- Exclusive (2007)
- Graffiti (2009)
- REPUTATION (2011)
- Assets (2012)
- X (2014)
- Royalties (2015)
