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{{Short description|American R&B singer (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Chris Brown
| image = CB Exchange Miami.png
| caption = Brown in 2021
| birth_name = Christopher Maurice Brown
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|5}}
| birth_place = [[Tappahannock, Virginia]], U.S.
| works = {{hlist|[[Chris Brown discography|Discography]]|[[Chris Brown discography#Production discography|production]]|[[Chris Brown videography|videography]]}}
| other_names = {{hlist|C. Sizzle|Breezy|CB<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tidal.com/browse/album/53958728|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200125034816/https://tidal.com/browse/album/53958728|archive-date = January 25, 2020|title = C. Sizzle Undiscovered by Chris Brown on TIDAL}}</ref>}}
| education = [[Essex High School (Virginia)|Essex High School]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|rapper|dancer|actor}}
| years_active = 2002–present
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Chris Brown|Full list]]
| website = {{URL|https://chrisbrownworld.com}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed = yes
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
* [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]
* [[Pop music|pop]]
}}
| label = {{flatlist|
* CBE
* [[Jive Records|Jive]]
* [[RCA Records|RCA]]
}}
}}
}}
'''Christopher Maurice Brown''' (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Brown is regarded as one of the most prominent artists in [[Contemporary R&B|R&B music]],{{NoteTag|Cited to multiple sources:<ref name="thatgrapejuice.net" /><ref name="Chris Brown Becomes First R p 40" /><ref name="Kellman">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chris-brown-mn0000266063/biography|title=Chris Brown Biography, Songs, & Albums|website=AllMusic|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RIAA: Chris Brown Breaks Tie with Bruno Mars To Become Second Best-Selling Male Singer of Digital Era - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2022/02/riaa-chris-brown-breaks-tie-with-bruno-mars-become-second-best-selling-male-singer-digital-era/ |access-date=2023-08-07 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=February 3, 2021 |title=Chris Brown & Young Thug's 'Go Crazy' Breaks Top 10 Longevity Record on Rhythmic Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9520775/chris-brown-young-thug-go-crazy-top-10-record-rhythmic-chart |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=September 16, 2014 |title=Chris Brown's 20 Biggest Billboard Hits |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6251630/chris-browns-20-biggest-billboard-hits |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>}} being credited as an evolver of the genre,<ref name="auto2"/> and often being referred to by contemporaries as the "[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|King of R&B]]".{{NoteTag|Cited to multiple sources:<ref name="Ebro Crowns Chris Brown The King O">{{cite web |date=December 11, 2018 |title=Ebro Crowns Chris Brown The "King Of R&B" Fans Troll Jacquees |url=https://urbanislandz.com/2018/12/11/chris-brown-crowned-king-rb-troll-jacquees/ |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=Urban Islandz}}</ref><ref name="bet.com">{{Cite web |title=J. Holiday Was Mistaken For A Valet While Staking His Claim As A "King Of R&B" |url=https://www.bet.com/article/h6renu/j-holiday-was-mistaken-for-a-valet-amid-king-of-rb-debate |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=BET}}</ref><ref name="hotnewhiphop.com">{{Cite web |date=2018-12-19 |title=Tank Shares Mock Poster For "Kings Of R&B" Tour With Chris Brown, R. Kelly, & More |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tank-shares-mock-poster-for-kings-of-randb-tour-with-chris-brown-r-kelly-and-more-news.67244.html |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=HotNewHipHop}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yute |first=Island |date=2011-09-20 |title=R. Kelly Crowns Chris Brown The New R&B King |url=https://urbanislandz.com/2011/09/20/r-kelly-crowns-chris-brown-the-new-rb-king/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=Urban Islandz }}</ref>}} His R&B has been characterized by several influences from other genres, mainly [[Pop music|pop]] music and [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]. His lyrics develop predominantly over "emotional" and "hedonistic" themes.{{NoteTag|Cited to multiple sources:<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name="apnews.com" />}} Brown has had wide comparisons to [[Michael Jackson]] for his singing and dancing abilities, as well as for his stage presence.{{NoteTag|Cited to multiple sources:<ref>{{Cite web |last=mahadevan |first=tara |title=50 Cent Compares Chris Brown to Michael Jackson, Says Brown Is the 'Best Sh*t We Got' |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/50-cent-compares-chris-brown-michael-jackson |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Akon Says Chris Brown Could Be Michael Jackson If He Had the Right Team |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2022/11/18/akon-chris-brown-could-be-michael-jackson/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Rap-Up |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abraham |first=Mya |date=2022-06-07 |title=Tank Believes Chris Brown Is More Talented Than Michael Jackson |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/tank-chris-brown-michael-jackson-debate-1234667364/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-15 |title=Joe Budden claims Chris Brown is 'way more talented than Michael Jackson' |url=https://rollingout.com/2022/06/15/joe-budden-claims-chris-brown-is-way-more-talented-than-michael-jackson/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=rollingout.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Bieber Declares Chris Brown Is the Living Combination of Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur |url=https://people.com/music/justin-bieber-chris-brown-combo-michael-jackson-tupac-shakur/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-30 |title=Fivio Foreign Crowns Chris Brown The New Michael Jackson |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.70635/title.fivio-foreign-crowns-chris-brown-the-new-michael-jackson |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Iyana |date=2015-04-13 |title=Brandon Jennings Thinks Chris Brown Is 'Way More Talented' Than Michael Jackson |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/sports/brandon-jennings-chris-brown-michael-jackson-340823/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Katie |title=Nick Cannon Thinks "Michael Jackson + 2Pac = Chris Brown" |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/kkelly527/nick-cannon-thinks-michael-jackson-2pac-chris-brown |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=mahadevan |first=tara |title=Chris Brown Addresses People Comparing Him to Michael Jackson |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/cmplxtara-mahadevan/chris-brown-addresses-michael-jackson-comparison |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Boosie says Chris Brown is "the closest thing to Michael Jackson" |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-10-20/123664/boosie-says-chris-brown-is-the-closest-thing-to-michael-jackson/ |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=REVOLT |language=en-US}}</ref>}}
In 2004, Brown signed with [[Jive Records]] and released his [[Chris Brown (album)|eponymous debut studio album]] the following year, which was later certified [[RIAA certification|triple platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=2005-12-07 |title='NOW!' Rebounds, Holds Brown From No. 1 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/now-rebounds-holds-brown-from-no-1-60423/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref name="people2">{{citation |title=Biography |url=http://www.people.com/people/chris_brown/biography/ |website=[[People (magazine)|People]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830022030/http://www.people.com/people/chris_brown/biography/ |access-date=October 18, 2016 |archive-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> With his debut single "[[Run It!]]" (featuring [[Juelz Santana]]) peaking atop the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], Brown became the first male artist since 1995 to have his debut single top the chart. His second album, ''[[Exclusive (album)|Exclusive]]'' (2007), was met with further commercial success worldwide, and spawned his second ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one "[[Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown song)|Kiss Kiss]]" (featuring [[T-Pain]]).<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=2009-12-16 |title=On the Charts: Chris Brown's "Graffiti" Settles for Seventh as Boyle Continues Reign |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/on-the-charts-chris-browns-graffiti-settles-for-seventh-as-boyle-continues-reign-235892/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> In 2009, Brown received much media attention after [[#Legal issues|pleading guilty to felony assault]] of his then-girlfriend, singer [[Rihanna]]; he was sentenced to five years of probation and six months of community service.<ref name="latimes12">[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/06/settlement-might-be-near-in-chris-brown-case.html Settlement reached in Chris Brown's alleged beating of Rihanna], ''Los Angeles Times'', June 22, 2009</ref> This foresaw the release of his third album, ''[[Graffiti (Chris Brown album)|Graffiti]]'' which was considered to be a commercial failure compared to his previous works.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |title=Susan Boyle Remains Billboard Ruler As Chris Brown Settles For #7 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1628358/susan-boyle-remains-billboard-ruler-as-chris-brown-settles-for-7/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |website=MTV News}}</ref> Following ''Graffiti'', Brown released his fourth album ''[[F.A.M.E. (Chris Brown album)|F.A.M.E.]]'' (2011), which became his first album to top the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. The album contained the commercially successful singles: "[[Yeah 3x]]", "[[Look at Me Now (Chris Brown song)|Look at Me Now]]" (featuring [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Busta Rhymes]]) and "[[Beautiful People (Chris Brown song)|Beautiful People]]" (featuring [[Benny Benassi]]), and earned him the [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Album]].<ref name="54th Grammys2">{{cite news |last=McDonnell |first=Evelyn |date=February 13, 2012 |title=Chris Brown rises with 'F.A.M.E.' three years after arrest |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |url=http://theenvelope.latimes.com/news/la-et-grammy-chris-brown-20120213,0,4117259.story |access-date=February 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=2012-07-11 |title=Chris Brown's 'Fortune' Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chris-browns-fortune-album-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-481762/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> His fifth album, ''[[Fortune (Chris Brown album)|Fortune]]'', released in 2012, also topped the ''Billboard'' 200.
Following the releases of ''[[X (Chris Brown album)|X]]'' (2014) and ''[[Royalty (Chris Brown album)|Royalty]]'' (2015), his eighth album, ''[[Heartbreak on a Full Moon]]'', a [[double-disc]] LP consisting of 45 tracks, was certified [[RIAA certification|gold]] by the RIAA for combined sales and [[album-equivalent unit]]s of over 500,000 after one week, and was later certified [[RIAA certification|double platinum]]. Brown's ninth studio album, ''[[Indigo (Chris Brown album)|Indigo]]'' (2019) found similar success, debuting atop the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="BB2002">{{cite magazine |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=July 8, 2019 |title=Chris Brown Earns Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Indigo' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8518882/chris-brown-indigo-number-1-billboard-200-chart |magazine=Billboard |access-date=July 8, 2019}}</ref> It included the single "[[No Guidance]]" (featuring [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]) which broke the record for the longest-running number one on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.<ref name=":022">{{Cite magazine |date=September 30, 2019 |title=Lizzo's 'Truth Hurts' Leads Hot 100 For 5th Week, Chris Brown's 'No Guidance' Is His First Top 5 Hit Since 2008 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8531741/lizzo-truth-hurts-no-1-hot-100-5th-week |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 20, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=January 28, 2020 |title=Chris Brown & Drake's 'No Guidance' Smashes R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart Record |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-drake-no-guidance-record-rb-hip-hop-airplay-chart/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=April 17, 2022}}</ref> Its chart success was outdone with the single "[[Go Crazy (Chris Brown and Young Thug song)|Go Crazy]]" (with [[Young Thug]]) released the following year, which broke Brown's own record for the longest-running number one on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart set previously by "[[No Guidance]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100) |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/chris-brown/chart-history/hsi/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=March 2, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=March 2021 |title=Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Tops Hot 100 for 7th Week, Chris Brown & Young Thug's 'Go Crazy' Jumps to No. 3 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9533020/olivia-rodrigo-drivers-licence-tops-hot-100-seventh-week |magazine=Billboard |access-date=March 2, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=April 7, 2021 |title=Chris Brown's 'Go Crazy' Breaks 'No Guidance' No. 1 Record on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-record-number-1-rb-hip-hop-airplay-chart/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=April 17, 2022}}</ref> In 2022, his ''Indigo'' album spawned a [[sleeper hit]] with its song "[[Under the Influence (Chris Brown song)|Under the Influence]]", which was re-released as a single.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=March 2021 |title=Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Tops Hot 100 for 7th Week, Chris Brown & Young Thug's 'Go Crazy' Jumps to No. 3 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9533020/olivia-rodrigo-drivers-licence-tops-hot-100-seventh-week |magazine=Billboard |access-date=March 2, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=April 7, 2021 |title=Chris Brown's 'Go Crazy' Breaks 'No Guidance' No. 1 Record on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-record-number-1-rb-hip-hop-airplay-chart/ |access-date=April 17, 2022 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
Brown has sold over 217 million records worldwide, making him one of the [[List of best-selling music artists|world's best-selling music artists]]. He is also one of the highest-grossing [[African Americans|African American]] touring artists of all time.<ref name="news.pollstar.com2">{{Cite web |date=2021-02-26 |title=Boxoffice Insider: Top Grossing Black Touring Artists - Pollstar News |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2021/02/26/boxoffice-insider-top-grossing-black-touring-artists/ |access-date=2023-02-08}}</ref> Brown has the most [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] entries of any male singer in history;<ref name="thatgrapejuice.net">{{Cite web |title=Chart Check: Chris Brown Passes Elvis To Become Most-Decorated Male Singer in Hot 100 HISTORY - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2022/07/chart-check-chris-brown-passes-elvis-become-most-decorated-male-singer-hot-100-history/?amp |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> the most top 40 hits of any R&B singer in history;<ref name="Chris Brown Becomes First R p 40">{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Becomes First R&B Singer In History To Nab Over 50 Hot 100 Top 40 Hits [Chart Check] - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2022/09/chris-brown-becomes-first-singer-history-nab-over-50-hot-100-top-40-hits-thanks-under-the-influence-chart-check/ |access-date=2022-10-06 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> the most [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] gold certified singles of any male singer in history;<ref name=":322">{{Cite web |title=RIAA: Chris Brown Unseats Elvis Presley As Male Singer with Most Gold-Certified Singles - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/01/riaa-chris-brown-unseats-elvis-presley-male-singer-with-most-gold-certified-singles/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref><ref name=":42">{{Cite web |date=2023-01-13 |title=Chris Brown Passes Elvis For Most Gold Records |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chris-brown-passes-elvis-most-213132226.html |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref> and the most [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] multi-platinum singles of any male singer in history.<ref name=":032">{{Cite web |title=RIAA: Chris Brown is the First Male Singer To Have 20 Multi-Platinum Singles - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/02/riaa-chris-brown-the-first-male-singer-have-20-multi-platinum-singles/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> Brown was also ranked third on ''Billboard''<nowiki/>'s top R&B/Hip-Hop artists of the 2010s decade chart, behind [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] and [[Rihanna]] in first and second, respectively.<ref name="Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists2">{{Cite magazine |date=October 31, 2019 |title=Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/decade-end/hot-r-and-b-hip-hop-artists/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=January 29, 2022}}</ref> Moreover, [[List of awards and nominations received by Chris Brown|Brown has won a total of 199 awards from 507 nominations]] over the course of his career. Brown has also pursued an acting career. In 2007, he made his on-screen feature film debut in ''[[Stomp the Yard]]'', and appeared as a guest on the television series ''[[The O.C.]]'' Other films Brown has appeared in include ''[[This Christmas (2007 film)|This Christmas]]'' (2007), ''[[Takers]]'' (2010), ''[[Think Like a Man]]'' (2012), ''[[Battle of the Year (film)|Battle of the Year]]'' (2013) and ''She Ball'' (2021).
==Early life==
Christopher Maurice Brown was born on May 5, 1989,<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|last=Kellman|first=Andy|title=Chris Brown Biography|website=Allmusic|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p724933|pure_url=yes}}|access-date=November 15, 2008}}</ref> in the small town of [[Tappahannock, Virginia]],<ref name="theg">{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/04/chris-brown-rihanna-interview-x|title=Chris Brown: 'It was the biggest wake-up call'|last=Aitkenhead|first=Decca|date=October 4, 2013|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> to Joyce Hawkins, a former [[day care]] center director, and Clinton Brown, a [[corrections officer]] at a local prison.<ref name="Times Online">{{cite news|title=The new Michael Jackson|work=The Times |location=UK |publisher=[[The Times|Times Online]]|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article728620.ece|date=February 12, 2006|access-date=May 28, 2009 | first=Robin | last=Eggar}}</ref><ref name="NME">{{cite web|title=Chris Brown Biography|work=NME |location=UK|url=https://www.nme.com/artists/chris-brown#biography|access-date=January 12, 2009}}</ref> He has an older sister, Lytrell Bundy,<ref name="Biography Today">{{cite journal |year=2007 |title=Chris Brown 1989– |journal=Biography Today |volume=16 |issue=2 |page=27 |publisher=Omnigraphics, Inc.|issn=1058-2347 }}</ref> who works in a bank.<ref name="Times Online"/> Music was always present in Brown's life beginning in his childhood. He would listen to [[soul music|soul]] albums that his parents owned,<ref name="NME"/> and eventually began to show interest in the [[hip-hop]] scene.<ref name="Allmusic"/>
Brown taught himself to sing and dance at a young age and often cites [[Michael Jackson]] as his inspiration.<ref name="Times Online"/> He began to perform in his church [[choir]] and in several local talent shows.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.wireimage.com/Celebrities/Chris-Brown |title=Biography-Chris Brown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070218191708/http://www.wireimage.com/Celebrities/Chris-Brown |website=[[Wire Image]]|archive-date=February 18, 2007|access-date=October 18, 2016}}</ref> Brown said, during a 2023 interview with [[Shannon Sharpe]], that he started to take in consideration music as his job after winning a talent show during a summer camp when he was 7 years old, performing [[Sisqó]]’s "[[Thong Song]]": "The camp leaders, they laughed, but everybody kinda went crazy in there and I was like 'I think I can do this'."<ref>{{citation |url=https://therewxndz.com/2023/09/chris-brown-joins-shannon-sharpe-on-club-shay-shay-podcast/|title=Chris Brown Joins Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay Podcast|website=therewxndz.com}}</ref> When he mimicked an [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]] performance of "[[My Way (Usher song)|My Way]]", his mother recognized his vocal talent, and they began to look for the opportunity of a [[Recording contract|record deal]].<ref name="people2"/> At the same time, Brown was going through personal issues. His parents had divorced, and his mother's boyfriend terrified him by subjecting her to [[domestic violence]].<ref>{{cite news|date=September 10, 2007 |title=VMA Showstopper Chris Brown Opens Up about His New Album, Past Pain and Looking Ahead in the September 2007 Issue of Giant Magazine |work=[[FindArticles]] |publisher=[[CBS Corporation]] |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2007_Sept_10/ai_n19505347 |access-date=January 12, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090204154844/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2007_Sept_10/ai_n19505347 |archive-date=February 4, 2009 }}</ref> In a 2017 self-documentary, ''[[Welcome to My Life (documentary)|Welcome to My Life]]'', Brown goes into detail about the abusive relationship. Brown said that when he was six, his mother's partner shot himself in the head, but did not die. The gunshot blinded him, the physical impairment only adding to his rage. His mother's partner took his anger and frustration out on Hawkins: "I had to hear my mom get beat up every night. I’d pee on myself, just scared to even walk out into the hallway, because I didn’t want to see nothing".<ref name="salon">{{cite news|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/20/chris-brown-welcome-to-my-life-male-violence/|title=Chris Brown's actions are inexcusable, but what he says about male violence is vital|newspaper=[[Salon.com]]}}</ref>
==Career==
===2002–2004: Career beginnings===
At age 13, Brown was discovered by Hitmission Records, a local production team that visited the gas station where his father was working, while searching for new talent.<ref name="us">{{cite web|title=Celebrity Bios – Chris Brown|work=[[Us Weekly]]|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/chris_brown_profile|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080401030734/http://www.usmagazine.com/chris_brown_profile|archive-date=April 1, 2008|access-date=October 11, 2008}}</ref> Around the same time, he performed with one of his production managers’ son, named TJ, for hip hop artist [[Puff Daddy]], but the rapper refused to sign him to his record label [[Bad Boy Records]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Brown Reveals Diddy Refused To Sign Him To Bad Boy |work=Vibe|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-diddy-bad-boy-1234670916/}}</ref> Hitmission's Lamont Fleming provided voice coaching for Brown, and the team helped to arrange a demo package, under the name of "C. Sizzle", and approached contacts in New York. Tina Davis, senior [[A&R]] executive at [[Def Jam Recordings]], heard the demo package that Brown's local team had sent to Def Jam, and among the artists contained in the CD she was impressed by Brown with his track "Whose Girl Is That".<ref name="drinkchamps">{{cite web|title=Episode 319 w/ Chris Brown |work=[[Apple Music]]|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/do/podcast/episode-319-w-chris-brown/id1096830182?i=1000567583489}}</ref> Davis later had Brown auditioning in her New York office, and she immediately took him to meet the former president of the [[The Island Def Jam Music Group|Island Def Jam Music Group]], [[Antonio "L.A." Reid]], who offered to sign him that day, but Brown refused his proposal because Reid wouldn't talk to his mother.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Brown Said He Said ‘No’ To Def Jam Because Refused To Explain The Contract To His Mom – “The man wouldn’t talk to my mama” |work=[[Apple Music]]|url=https://emilycottontop.com/chris-brown-said-he-said-no-to-def-jam-because-refused-to-explain-the-contract-to-his-mom-the-man-wouldnt-talk-to-my-mama/}}</ref> Brown then started to sojourn in [[Harlem|Harlem, New York]], to seek a record deal.<ref>{{citation|work=VA Vibe|title=Another One of Our Own Has Made it|date=September 2005|last=Johnson|first=Brian|pages=5–8}}</ref> The negotiations with Def Jam continued for two months, and ended when Davis lost her job due to a corporate merger. Brown asked her to be his manager, and once Davis accepted, she promoted the singer to other labels such as [[Jive Records]], [[J-Records]] and [[Warner Bros. Records]]. "I knew that Chris had real talent," says Davis. "I just knew I wanted to be part of it."<ref name="SFGate">{{cite news|title=Brown runs with it|work=San Francisco Chronicle|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/01/PKG5ULA4C41.DTL&type=music|date=October 1, 2006|access-date=May 28, 2009 | first=Lee| last=Hildebrand}}</ref> Brown attended [[Essex High School (Virginia)|Essex High School]] in Virginia until late 2004, when he moved to New York to pursue his music career.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=l2XwDOYQkHkC&q=essex+high+school |title=Biography Today – April 2007 – Vol 16 No 2: General Series, Volume 16 |date=April 2007 |publisher=Omnigraphics Inc|isbn=9780780809703 |access-date=October 18, 2016}}</ref>
According to [[Mark Pitts]], in an interview with [[HitQuarters]], Davis presented Brown with a video recording, and Pitts' reaction was: "I saw huge potential ... I didn't love all the records, but I loved his voice. It wasn't a problem because I knew that he could sing, and I knew how to make records."<ref name="hitquarters.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_MarkPitts.html |title=Interview with Mark Pitts |publisher=[[HitQuarters]] |date=April 24, 2006 |access-date=December 10, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024082039/http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_MarkPitts.html |archive-date=October 24, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Brown ultimately chose Jive due to its successful work with then-young acts such as [[Britney Spears]] and [[Justin Timberlake]]. Brown stated, "I picked Jive because they had the best success with younger artists in the pop market, [...] I knew I was going to capture my African American audience, but Jive had a lot of strength in the pop area as well as longevity in careers."<ref name="SFGate"/> Brown said that during his permanence in [[Harlem]], when he was trying to get his music heard by major labels, his artistic intention was to both rap and sing on his records, but [[Jive Records|Jive]] convinced him to stick to just singing, because he said that "it wasn't acceptable yet" for an R&B singer to also rap on records.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6P0NDXgFqo|title=FULL INTERVIEW Chris Brown on Ebro in the Morning!|access-date=November 7, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
===2005–2006: ''Chris Brown'' and acting debut===
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[[File:ChrisBrown.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Brown performing at [[KISS 106.1]] [[Seattle]] Jingle Bell Bash 8, December 4, 2005]]
After signing to [[Jive Records]] in 2004, Brown began recording his self-titled debut studio album in February 2005. By May, there were 50 songs already recorded, 14 of which were picked to the final track listing.<ref name="Times Online"/> The singer worked with several producers and songwriters—[[Scott Storch]], [[Cool & Dre]], [[Sean Garrett]] and [[Jazze Pha]] among them—commenting that they "really believed in [him]".<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|title=At 16, Chris Brown 'runs' the charts|work=[[Microsoft Corporation]]|publisher=[[Msnbc]]|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/16-chris-brown-runs-charts-wbna10382525|date=October 1, 2006|access-date=December 8, 2005}}</ref> Brown co-wrote half of the tracks.<ref name="Times Online"/> "I write about the things that 16 year olds go through every day," says Brown. "Like you just got in trouble for sneaking your girl into the house, or you can't drive, so you steal a car or something."<ref name="MTV">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/brown_chris/ |title=Chris Brown |work=[[MTV Networks]] |publisher=MTV |author=Brandee J. Tecson |access-date=May 30, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090705103339/http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/brown_chris/ |archive-date=July 5, 2009 }}</ref> The whole album took less than eight weeks to produce.<ref name="MTV"/>
Released on November 29, 2005, the self-titled ''[[Chris Brown (album)|Chris Brown]]'' album debuted at number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with first week sales of 154,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1511011/20051006/brown__chris__18_.jhtml|title=Chris Brown Dancing His 'Run It!' Straight Up The Charts|work=[[MTV News]]|first=Shaheem|last=Reid|date=October 6, 2005|access-date=May 30, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/60423/now-rebounds-holds-brown-from-no-1 |title='NOW!' Rebounds, Holds Brown From No. 1 |agency=[[Nielsen SoundScan]] |magazine=Billboard |first=Katie|last=Hasty |date=December 5, 2005 |access-date=May 30, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618020551/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/60423/now-rebounds-holds-brown-from-no-1 |archive-date=June 18, 2013 }}</ref> ''Chris Brown'' was a commercial success with the time; selling over three million copies in the United States—where it was [[Music recording sales certification|certified]] three times platinum by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]—and six million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|last=Saldanha |first=Evita |title=Feature: Chris Brown |work=[[MTV India]] |url=http://www.mtvindia.com/music/music.php?id=18719 |access-date=January 12, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219151728/http://www.mtvindia.com/music/music.php?id=18719 |archive-date=December 19, 2008 }}</ref><ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|title=Gold & Platinum|website=RIAA|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> The album's [[lead single]], "[[Run It!]]", made Brown the first male act (since [[Montell Jordan]] in 1995) to have his debut single to reach the summit of the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]—later remaining for four additional weeks.<ref name="Allmusic"/> Three of the other singles—"[[Yo (Excuse Me Miss)]]", "[[Gimme That]]" and "[[Say Goodbye (Chris Brown song)|Say Goodbye]]"—peaked within the top twenty at the same chart.<ref name="Billboard singles">{{cite magazine |url=http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=harry/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605160831/http://%7b%7bbillboardurlbyname%7cartist=harry/ |archive-date=June 5, 2008 |title=Artist Chart History – Chris Brown – Singles |magazine=Billboard |access-date=April 12, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On June 13, 2006, Brown released a DVD entitled ''[[Chris Brown's Journey]]'', which shows footage of him traveling through England and Japan, getting ready for his first visit to the [[Grammy Awards]], behind the scenes of his music videos and bloopers. On August 17, 2006, to further promote the album, Brown began his major co-headlining tour, ''The Up Close and Personal Tour''. Due to the tour, production for his next album was pushed back two months. [[St. Jude Children's Research Hospital]] received $10,000 in ticket proceeds from Brown's 2006 "Up Close & Personal" tour. Brown has made appearances on [[UPN]]'s ''[[One on One (TV series)|One on One]]'' and [[The N]]'s ''Brandon T. Jackson Show'' on its pilot episode.<ref>Brandee J. Tecson (January 7, 2006). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1519861/20060106/brown__chris__18_.jhtml Chris Brown Switches Over To Acting — And Can't Get A Date] ''MTV''. Retrieved October 27, 2008.</ref><ref>[http://tv.nytimes.com/show/185108/Brandon-T-Jackson-Show/overview Brandon T Jackson Show] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 27, 2008.</ref>
===2007–2008: ''Exclusive''===
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In January 2007, Brown landed a small role as a [[band geek]] in the [[The O.C. (season 4)|fourth season]] of the American television series ''[[The O.C.]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rodriguez |first=Jayson |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1539927/chris-brown-play-band-geek-on-oc.jhtml |title=Chris Brown Scores Role On 'The O.C.', Ready To Be 'Geeked Out All The Way'|publisher=MTV News|date=August 31, 2006|access-date=December 5, 2011}}</ref> Brown then made his film debut in ''[[Stomp the Yard]]'', alongside [[Ne-Yo]], [[Meagan Good]] and [[Columbus Short]] on January 12, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1548995/ne-yo-chris-brown-open-up-about-stepping-up-for-stomp-the-yard/|title=Ne-Yo, Chris Brown Open Up About Stepping Up For 'Stomp The Yard'|first=Larry|last=Carroll|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> In April 2007, Brown was the opening act for [[Beyoncé]], on the Australian leg of her [[The Beyoncé Experience]] tour. On July 9, 2007, Brown was featured in an episode of [[MTV]]'s ''[[My Super Sweet 16]]'' (for the event, it was retitled: ''Chris Brown: My Super 18'') celebrating his eighteenth birthday in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/my-super-sweet-16/chris-brown-1118667/|title=My Super Sweet 16: Chris Brown Episode Summary|publisher=[[TV.com]]|access-date=December 5, 2011|archive-date=August 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120812004302/http://www.tv.com/shows/my-super-sweet-16/chris-brown-1118667/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Chris Brown singing at Brisbane Entertainment Centre cropped 2.jpg|thumb|180px|Brown singing at [[Brisbane Entertainment Centre]] in 2008.]]
Shortly after ending his summer tour with Ne-Yo, Brown quickly began production for his second studio album, ''[[Exclusive (Chris Brown album)|Exclusive]]''. When the album's lead single, "[[Wall to Wall (song)|Wall to Wall]]", was released, it didn't have a great commercial success, peaking at number 79 on US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart, and number 22 on the US [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] chart, being his lowest charting single at the time. However, "[[Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown song)|Kiss Kiss]]", featuring and produced by [[T-Pain]], released as the album's second single, received huge success, reaching number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, and becoming Brown's second number one single following "Run It!" in 2005. "[[With You (Chris Brown song)|With You]]", produced by [[Stargate (record producers)|Stargate]] (duo of producers known at the time for their work with R&B singer [[Ne-Yo]]), was released as the third single from ''Exclusive'', had even bigger success than "Kiss Kiss", becoming one of the [[List of best-selling singles|all-time best-selling singles]], and reaching number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. ''Exclusive'' was released in the United States on November 6, 2007. The album is musically R&B, having slight pop influences that were absent in the previous [[hip hop soul]]-influenced disc, reaching a big international success. The album debuted at number four on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, selling 294,000 copies in its first week,<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1047319/jay-z-leapfrogs-eagles-britney-for-no-1-debut|title=Jay-Z Leapfrogs Eagles, Britney For No. 1 Debut|magazine=Billboard|date=November 14, 2007|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> and received generally positive reviews from music critics.<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/person/chris-brown|title=Chris Brown|website=Metacritic|date=October 7, 1986 |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> As of March 23, 2011, it has sold over 1.9 million copies in the United States.<ref name="albumsales">{{cite web|last=Grein |first=Paul |url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74345/week-ending-march-20-2011-songs-the-chris-brown-matter/ |title=Week Ending March 20, 2011: Songs: The Chris Brown Matter |publisher=[[Yahoo! Music]] |date=March 23, 2011 |access-date=April 19, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110430234208/http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74345/week-ending-march-20-2011-songs-the-chris-brown-matter/ |archive-date=April 30, 2011 }}</ref>
In November 2007, Brown starred as a video host for [[St. Jude Children's Research Hospital]]'s Math-A-Thon program. He showed his support by encouraging students to use their math skills to help children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/multi-talented-entertainer-chris-brown-goes-back-to-school-taking-on-a-starring-role-in-the-st-jude-math-a-thon-r-video-58679657.html |title=Multi-talented Entertainer Chris Brown Goes 'Back to School,' Taking on a Starring Role in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon (R) Video |publisher=[[PR Newswire]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120713063152/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/multi-talented-entertainer-chris-brown-goes-back-to-school-taking-on-a-starring-role-in-the-st-jude-math-a-thon-r-video-58679657.html |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On November 21, 2007, Brown appeared in ''[[This Christmas (2007 film)|This Christmas]]'', a family drama starring [[Regina King]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1551660/christmas-keeps-on-giving-join-chris-brown-on-holiday-flicks-set/|title='Christmas' Keeps On Giving — Join Chris Brown On Holiday Flick's Set|first=Larry|last=Carroll|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> To further support the album ''Exclusive'', Brown embarked on his The Exclusive Holiday Tour, visiting over thirty venues in United States. The tour began in [[Cincinnati]], Ohio, on December 6, 2007, and concluded on February 9, 2008, in [[Honolulu]], Hawaii. In March 2008, Brown was featured on [[Jordin Sparks]]' single "[[No Air]]", which had worldwide success peaked at number three on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jordin sparks|chart=all}} |title=Jordin Sparks Hot 100 Chart History |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 4, 2011}}</ref> He also made a guest appearance on [[David Banner]]' single "[[Get Like Me (David Banner song)|Get Like Me]]" alongside [[Yung Joc]]. The song peaked at number sixteen on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and number two on the US [[Hot Rap Songs]] chart. Brown re-released ''Exclusive'' on June 3, 2008, as a deluxe edition, renamed ''Exclusive: The Forever Edition'', seven months after the release of the original version. The re-released version featured four new tracks, including the [[Eurodisco]] single "[[Forever (Chris Brown song)|Forever]]", which became one of his most known singles, reaching number two on ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In August 2008, Brown guest-starred on [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney's]] ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]'' as himself.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tv.com/shows/the-suite-life-of-zack-cody/doin-time-in-suite-2330-1143065/ |title=The Suite Life of Zack & Cody - Season 3, Episode 20: Doin' Time in Suite 2330 - TV.com |access-date=December 4, 2011 |archive-date=July 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712142903/http://www.tv.com/shows/the-suite-life-of-zack-cody/doin-time-in-suite-2330-1143065/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Towards the end of 2008, Brown was named Artist of the Year by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28195057/ns/today-entertainment/t/billboard-dubs-chris-brown-artist-year/ |title=Billboard dubs Chris Brown artist of the year |publisher=[[MSNBC]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623210942/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28195057/ns/today-entertainment/t/billboard-dubs-chris-brown-artist-year/ |archive-date=June 23, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===2009–2010: ''Graffiti'' and mixtapes===
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[[File:Elephant Man ^ Usher - panoramio.jpg|left|thumb|Brown with [[Usher (musician)|Usher]] and [[Elephant Man (musician)|Elephant Man]] at the [[Reggae Sumfest]] in 2010]]
In 2008, Brown began work on his third studio album, to be called ''[[Graffiti (Chris Brown album)|Graffiti]]'', promising to experiment with a different musical direction inspired by singers [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] and [[Michael Jackson]]. He stated, "I wanted to change it up and really be different. Like my style nowadays, I don't try to be typical urban. I want to be like how Prince, Michael and [[Stevie Wonder]] were. They can cross over to any genre of music."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/Entertainment/celebrity/Articles/Chris-Browns-close-Rihanna-860312740.html|title=Chris Brown's close Rihanna|date=June 27, 2008|publisher=[[ITV.com]]|access-date=May 27, 2009}}</ref> Following the domestic violence scandal involving the singer and [[Rihanna]] on February 8, 2009, the majority of media took positions against the singer. The incident also caused Brown to lose significant commercial contracts, including one with [[Doublemint]]. The singer later participated in numerous television appearances during the year to express himself publicly about it. ''Graffiti''{{'}}s lead single "[[I Can Transform Ya]]" was released on September 29, 2009. The song peaked at number 20 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. "[[Crawl (Chris Brown song)|Crawl]]" was released as the album's second single on November 23, 2009. The song reached number 53 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ''Graffiti'' was then released on December 8, 2009. Brown, with this album, started to take full control of his art, managing the artistic direction, and writing every song of the album (with the exception of the song "I'll Go", written and produced by Brian Kennedy and [[James Fauntleroy]]). He said that his decision to entirely direct and write his albums and songs came from the fact that he wanted to give his "own perspective of the music [he] wanted to make" and by his wanting to "verbalize whatever [he] was going through". Critics noted that with the album's sound Brown aimed to expand his music beyond the genres of his previous works.<ref name="Kot">Kot, Greg. [http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/12/album-review-chris-brown-graffiti-.html Review: ''Graffiti'']. ''[[Chicago Tribune]]''. Retrieved on 2009-12-02.</ref> The album, compared to its two precessors, was a commercial and critical failure, debuting at number 7 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 102,000 copies in its first week,<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/266379/no-stopping-susan-boyles-dream-on-billboard-200|title=No Stopping Susan Boyle's 'Dream' On Billboard 200|magazine=Billboard|date=December 16, 2009|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> and receiving generally negative reviews from critics.<ref name="Metacritic"/> As of March 23, 2011, it has sold 341,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="albumsales"/>
While performing a Michael Jackson Tribute at the 2010 [[BET Awards]], Brown started to cry and fell to his knees while singing Jackson's "[[Man in the Mirror]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/viral-videos/957594/chris-brown-cries-during-michael-jackson-tribute-at-bet-awards|title=Chris Brown Cries During Michael Jackson Tribute at BET Awards|magazine=Billboard|date=June 28, 2010|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> The performance and his emotional turmoil resonated with several celebrities present at the ceremony, including [[Trey Songz]], [[Sean Combs|Diddy]] and [[Taraji P. Henson]].<ref name="Diddy"/> Songz said, "He left his heart on the stage. He gave genuine emotion. I was proud of him and I was happy for him for having that moment".<ref name="Diddy">{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Rochell|title=Diddy, Trey Songz Applaud Chris Brown's Emotional BET Awards Performance|date=June 28, 2010|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1642480/20100628/brown__chris__18_.jhtml|publisher=MTV News|access-date=December 4, 2011}}</ref> Michael's brother, [[Jermaine Jackson]], expressed similar sentiments stating, "it was very emotional for me, because it was an acceptance from his fans from what has happened to him and also paying tribute to my brother".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1642655/chris-browns-bet-awards-mj-tribute-was-spectacular-jermaine-jackson-says/|title=Chris Brown's BET Awards MJ Tribute Was 'Spectacular,' Jermaine Jackson Says|first=Gil|last=Kaufman|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Later during the award ceremony, Brown stated, "I let y'all down before, but I won't do it again...I promise", while accepting the award for the AOL Fandemonium prize.<ref name="Diddy"/> In August 2010, Brown starred alongside an [[ensemble cast]], including [[Matt Dillon]], [[Paul Walker]], [[Idris Elba]], [[Hayden Christensen]] and [[T.I.]] in the crime thriller ''[[Takers]]'',<ref name=Takers>{{cite web| url = http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1596085/20081001/story.jhtml| title = MTV| website = [[MTV]]}}</ref> and also served as executive producer of the film.
During 2010 Brown released the 3 free mixtapes ''In My Zone (Rhythm & Streets)'', ''[[Fan of a Fan]]'' (collaborative mixtape with [[Tyga]]), and ''In My Zone 2'', which featured a new style of writing with grown themes, and a different musical style, mixing R&B with hip hop. For the mixtapes he worked with new producers, most notably [[Kevin McCall]]. The mixtapes received a great response from the artist's core audience, consolidating it. The single "[[Deuces (song)|Deuces]]", extracted from the ''Fan of a Fan'' mixtape, obtained critical and commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]]. The song was later remixed by the biggest names in the hip-hop scene of that time, including [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[Kanye West]], [[André 3000]], [[Rick Ross]], [[Fabolous]], and [[T.I.]] He later released the solo track "[[No Bullshit|No BS]]" as his second single from ''Fan of a Fan'', and decided to include the two singles from the mixtape as anticipation singles for his next album.
===2011–2012: ''F.A.M.E.'' and ''Fortune''===
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In September 2010 Brown announced his album, F.A.M.E. [backronym for "Forgiving All My Enemies"], releasing in October the first official single from the album, "[[Yeah 3x]]", a [[dance-pop]] song, different from his previous songs on the [[urban contemporary|urban]] mixtapes. The single received enormous international success and entered the top-ten in eleven countries, including Australia, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.. It was succeeded by the [[hip-hop]] single "[[Look at Me Now (Chris Brown song)|Look at Me Now]]", featuring rappers [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Busta Rhymes]], that reached number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs#/charts/r-b-hip-hop-songs?chartDate=April%2002,%202011|title=R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of April 2, 2011|magazine=Billboard|date=April 2, 2011|access-date=July 8, 2011}}</ref> where it remained for eight consecutive weeks.<ref>{{cite web|last=Grein|first=Paul|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74366/week-ending-may%2015-2011-songs-idol-boosts-tyler/|title=Week Ending May 15, 2011. Songs: Idol Bossts Tyler|work=Yahoo! Music|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.|date=May 18, 2011|access-date=July 8, 2011}} {{Dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> It also reached number one on the US [[Hot Rap Songs]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Trust|first=Gary|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/472086/katy-perry-takes-third-week-atop-hot-100-with-airplay-boost|title=Katy Perry Takes Third Week Atop Hot 100 with Airplay Boost|magazine=Billboard|date=April 13, 2011|access-date=July 8, 2011}}</ref> The single became the best-selling rap song of 2011, as well as one of [[List of best-selling singles in the United States|all-time best-selling singles in the United States]].
Brown's fourth studio album ''[[F.A.M.E. (Chris Brown album)|F.A.M.E.]]'' was first released on March 18, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart, with first-week sales of 270,000 copies, giving Brown his first number-one album in the United States.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/472291/chris-brown-nets-first-no-1-album-on-billboard-200-chart|title=Chris Brown Nets First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart|magazine=Billboard|date=March 30, 2011|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> The album's third single, "[[Beautiful People (Chris Brown song)|Beautiful People]]", featuring [[Benny Benassi]], peaked at number one on the US [[Hot Dance Club Songs]] chart, and became the first number-one single on the chart for both Brown and Benassi.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs|title=Dance Club Songs Chart|magazine=Billboard|date=January 2, 2013|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> "[[She Ain't You]]" was released as the album's fourth US single, while "[[Next 2 You (Chris Brown song)|Next 2 You]]", featuring Canadian recording artist [[Justin Bieber]], served as the album's fourth international single. To further promote the album, Brown embarked on his [[F.A.M.E. Tour (Chris Brown)|F.A.M.E. Tour]] in Australia and North America.
[[File:Chris Brown 5, 2012.jpg|thumb|Brown performing at Supafest in Sydney, Australia (2012)]]
Brown received six nominations at the [[2011 BET Awards]] and ultimately won five awards, including Best Male R&B Artist, Viewers Choice Award, The Fandemonium Award, Best Collaboration and Video of the Year for "Look at Me Now".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/bet-awards/nominees|title=Winners {{pipe}} BET Awards 2021|website=www.bet.com|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> He also won three awards at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, including the People's Champ Award, Reese's Perfect Combo Award and Best Hip Hop Video for "Look at Me Now".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/hip-hop-awards/nominees|title=Winners and Nominations {{pipe}} BET Hip Hop Awards 2021|website=www.bet.com|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> At the 2011 [[Soul Train Music Awards]], ''F.A.M.E.'' won Album of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|last=Joseph|first=Justin|url=http://blogs.centrictv.com/music/soulsessions/soul-train-awards-2011-winners/|title=Soul Train Award 2011 Winners|publisher=[[BET Her|Centric]]|date=November 27, 2011|access-date=November 28, 2011|archive-date=November 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107160852/http://blogs.centrictv.com/music/soulsessions/soul-train-awards-2011-winners/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The album has also earned Brown three Grammy Award nominations at the [[54th Grammy Awards]] for [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Album|Best R&B Album]], as well as [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance|Best Rap Performance]] and [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song|Best Rap Song]] for "Look at Me Now".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees |title=Nominees And Winners |publisher=Grammy.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111201232857/http://www.grammy.com/nominees |archive-date=December 1, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On February 12, 2012, Brown won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. During the ceremony, Brown performed several songs marking his first appearance at the awards show since his conviction of felony assault.<ref name="54th Grammys2"/>
Originally, Brown wanted ''F.A.M.E.'' to be a [[double-disc]] consistent of 25–30 tracks, but the label was contrary to that. Right before the release of ''F.A.M.E.'' Brown decided to follow his intentions in an acceptable way for the label, working on a sequel of ''F.A.M.E.'' called ''Fortune'', that would be a whole new album that contained new material and even some tracks that didn't make the cut of the previous album, releasing it six months after it.<ref name="doubledisc">{{cite news|url=http://www.rttnews.com/Story.aspx?type=ent&Id=1518201|title=Chris Brown Considers Releasing F.A.M.E. Double Disc|newspaper=RTTNews|date=January 3, 2011|access-date=March 2, 2012}}</ref> The artist later decided to take more time to work on the album, developing it as a project of its own, with its own concept and sound being different from the one of its precedent album. On October 7, 2011, [[RCA Music Group]] announced it was disbanding [[Jive Records]] along with [[Arista Records]] and [[J Records]]. With the shutdown, Brown (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) will release future material on the [[RCA Records]] brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/rca-s-new-executive-team-named-under-ceo-1005324782.story|title=Pro Posts}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archive-date=November 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108044953/http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2268707|date=August 23, 2011|title=Unveiling The New Look RCA Records|url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2268707|url-status=dead|website=[[FMQB]]}}</ref> Brown's fifth studio album ''[[Fortune (Chris Brown album)|Fortune]]'' was released on July 3, 2012. The album debuted atop the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]],<ref name="Fortune Billboard 200 debut">{{cite magazine|last=Mitchell|first=Gail|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/481552/chris-brown-usher-too-pop-to-stay-on-top|title=Chris Brown, Usher Too Pop to Stay On Top?|magazine=Billboard|date=July 13, 2012|access-date=July 16, 2012}}</ref> but received negative reviews from critics.<ref name="Metacritic"/> "[[Strip (Chris Brown song)|Strip]]", featuring Kevin McCall, was released as the album's [[buzz single]], with "[[Turn Up the Music (Chris Brown song)|Turn Up the Music]]" released as the lead single, and "[[Sweet Love (Chris Brown song)|Sweet Love]]", "[[Till I Die (Chris Brown song)|Till I Die]]", "[[Don't Wake Me Up (Chris Brown song)|Don't Wake Me Up]]" and "[[Don't Judge Me]]" released as the album's following singles, respectively. To further promote the album, Brown embarked on his [[Carpe Diem Tour]] in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Trinidad.
===2013–2015: ''X'' and ''Royalty''===
{{main|X (Chris Brown album)|Royalty (Chris Brown album)}}
After concluding his [[Carpe Diem Tour]] in 2012, Brown's next studio album started to develop. On February 15, 2013, the singer unofficially released the song "Home", with an official videoclip, where he expresses a reflection on the bitter price of fame, and on how the only moment of respite from that thought is when he returns to the neighborhood where he grew up with people who knew him from the start.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1702144/chris-brown-home-music-video/|title=Chris Brown Wants To Go Back 'Home' On New Track|first=Maurice|last=Bobb|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> On March 26, 2013, Brown announced the release of ''X'', in various interviews and listening sessions, releasing the song "[[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]" as the album lead single.<ref name="USA Today1">{{cite web|title=He sat down with USA Today to preview five tracks from his new album.|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/03/26/chris-brown-new-x-album/2016497/|work=USA Today|access-date=May 5, 2013|first1=Edna|last1=Gundersen|date=March 26, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508023125/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/03/26/chris-brown-new-x-album/2016497/|archive-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]'', when Brown spoke of taking his music in a different direction and changing his sound from pop-infused and sexually explicit of the previous album ''[[Fortune (Chris Brown album)|Fortune]]'', to a more mature, soulful and vulnerable theme for the album.<ref name="Danielle">{{cite web|last=Danielle|first=Britni|title=[Exclusive] Introducing the 'New' Chris Brown?|url=http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/exclusive-introducing-the-new-chris-brown-234#axzz2Of0NfiQ4|work=Ebony|date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=March 26, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329083645/http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/exclusive-introducing-the-new-chris-brown-234#axzz2Of0NfiQ4|archive-date=March 29, 2013}}</ref> On March 29, 2013, he released "[[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]" as the lead single of the album.<ref name="Danielle"/>
Following the dropping of two other anticipation singles off ''X'', "[[Don't Think They Know]]" and "[[Love More]]", on August 9, 2013, at 1:09 am PDT, Brown was reported to have suffered a [[seizure]] from Record Plant Studios in Hollywood, California as a [[9-1-1]] call was made. When paramedics arrived, Brown allegedly refused to receive treatment and also refused to be transported to the local hospital. (Brown has reportedly suffered from seizures since his childhood.<ref>{{cite web|work=TMZ|url=https://www.tmz.com/2013/08/09/chris-brown-seizure-911-call/|title=Chris Brown 911 Seizure Call}}</ref><ref name="Guardian Seizure source">{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/chris-brown-suffers-seizure-at-recording-studio-because-of-extreme-emotional-stress-fatigue-legal-8756156.html |title=Chris Brown suffers seizure at recording studio because of 'extreme emotional stress, fatigue, legal matters and nonstop negativity' |last=Williams |first=Rob |date=August 11, 2013 |website=The Independent |access-date=July 11, 2019}}</ref>) The next day, Brown's representative reported the seizure was caused by "intense fatigue and extreme emotional stress, both due to the continued onslaught of unfounded legal matters and the nonstop negativity."<ref name="Guardian Seizure source" /><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Galla |first=Brittany |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/chris-browns-rep-attributes-singers-seizure-to-intense-fatigue-and-extreme-emotional-stress-2013108 |title=Chris Brown Seizure Update: Rep Attributes "Intense Fatigue" – Us Weekly |magazine=Usmagazine.com |date=August 10, 2013 |access-date=October 28, 2013}}</ref> On November 20, 2013, Brown was sentenced to an anger management rehabilitation center for three months,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tmz.com/2013/10/29/chris-brown-rehab-anger-managment-arrest-assault-probation/ |title=Chris Brown Enters Rehab for Anger Management |work=TMZ |date=October 30, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2013}}</ref> putting the December 2013 release of ''X'' in jeopardy. To "hold [fans] over until [the ''X'' album] drops," Brown released a mixtape, titled ''X Files'' on November 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2013/11/chris-brown-5-new-songs-delaying-x-2014 |title=Chris Brown Releasing 5 New Songs, Delaying 'X' Album Until 2014 |publisher=Fuse |date=November 18, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2013}}</ref> On February 22, 2014, it was announced that the album would be released on Brown's birthday, May 5, 2014. On April 14, 2014, Brown released a teaser of the new track "Don't Be Gone Too Long" featuring [[Ariana Grande]]. However, following Brown's arrest for felony assault in Washington, D.C., on October 27, 2013, the song and album were again delayed due to Brown's prison sentence.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Stutz|first1=Colin|title=Chris Brown Teases Ariana Grande Duet 'Don't Be Gone Too Long' With Dance Video|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6052305/chris-brown-teases-ariana-grande-duet-dont-be-gone-too-long-with|magazine=Billboard|date=April 14, 2014}}</ref><ref name="rap-up.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2014/02/22/chris-brown-sets-x-release-date/ |title=Chris Brown Sets 'X' Release Date |work=Rap-Up |date=February 22, 2014 |access-date=August 24, 2014}}</ref> While incarcerated, "[[Loyal (Chris Brown song)|Loyal]]" was released as the album's fourth single, becoming one of his most successful songs, by peaking at the top 10 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and in the United Kingdom. On August 3, 2014, Chris announced via [[Instagram]] that the album's release date will be on September 16, 2014.<ref name="Vibe.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/chris-brown-announces-x-album-release-date/ |title=Chris Brown Announces 'X' Album Release Date |work=Vibe |date=August 3, 2014 |access-date=August 24, 2014}}</ref> On August 6, 2014, the album cover was revealed.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=chrisbrown|author=Chris Brown|number=497116485475516416|date=August 6, 2014|title=Album Cover! September 16th}}</ref> The song ended up being never released as a single, instead "[[New Flame]]" featuring [[Usher (musician)|Usher]] and [[Rick Ross]] was later released as the album's final single. The title track "[[X (Chris Brown song)|X]]" was released as an instant-gratification track alongside the album pre-order on [[iTunes]] on August 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=chrisbrown|author=Chris Brown|number=503877465454813184|date=August 25, 2014|title=Download X on @iTunesMusic today! #XTheAlbum 09/16/14!}}</ref>
Brown's sixth studio album, ''[[X (Chris Brown album)|X]]'' was released on September 16, 2014.<ref name="X album">{{cite magazine|last=Mitchell|first=Gail|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1554482/chris-brown-shares-sneak-peek-of-new-album-first-single-fine|title=Chris Brown Shares Sneak Peek of New Album: First Single 'Fine China' Bows April|magazine=Billboard|date=March 26, 2013|access-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> The album received positive reviews from critics, who celebrated the record's sound and Brown's vocal performances. The album was considered a big improvement compared to its critically panned predecessor ''Fortune''. Brad Wete of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' reviewing ''[[X (Chris Brown album)|X]]'' described Brown as "a talent whose skill for hit singles and agile performances is only matched by his knack for cannonballing into career-threatening pools of legal and PR problems",<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/review/6251517/chris-brown-x-track-by-track-review|title=Chris Brown, 'X': Track-by-Track Review|magazine=Billboard|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> At the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards|2015 Grammy Awards]], the album was nominated for the [[Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album|Best Urban Contemporary Album]], while "New Flame" was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance|Best R&B Performance]] and [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Song|Best R&B Song]]. Commercially, the album debuted at number two on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] selling 146,000 copies in its first week, becoming his first album to miss the summit of the chart since ''[[Graffiti (Chris Brown album)|Graffiti]]'' (2009) and his third album to go to number two on the chart overall following ''[[Exclusive (album)|Exclusive]]'' (2007). It also became his sixth consecutive top ten debut in the United States. By the end of 2015, the album had sold 404,000 copies in the United States. It has been certified [[RIAA certification|double platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA). Pushing the promotion for the album further, Brown performed and appeared at several televised music events and music festivals across the United States.
On February 24, 2015, Brown released his first collaborative studio album with Tyga, titled ''[[Fan of a Fan: The Album]]''. The album was a follow-up to the pairs 2010 mixtape ''[[Fan of a Fan]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2015/01/23/chris-brown-tyga-reveal-fan-of-a-fan-release-date-cover-art/|title=Chris Brown and Tyga Reveal 'Fan of a Fan: The Album' Release Date, Cover Art|website=Rap-Up|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> In early 2015, Brown also embarked on his ''[[Between The Sheets Tour]]'' with [[Trey Songz]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6312326/chris-brown-trey-songz-between-the-sheets-tour|title=Watch Chris Brown & Trey Songz Talk 'Between the Sheets' Tour|magazine=Billboard|date=November 11, 2014|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Also in February 2015, Brown said during an interview for ''[[The Breakfast Club]]'' that he started working on the album going for a direction that would've been the sound predominant overseas. A couple months later he discovered that he had a daughter and simultaneously broke up with his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran. That happening made him change the idea for the album, ending up doing mostly R&B songs that he described as "representations of where i was in my life at that point", contemporarily starting his [[One Hell of a Nite Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/digital-cover-chris-brown-394364/|title=Freedom, Fatherhood & The Future: Chris Brown Is Breaking Bad|date=December 23, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Backtosleepiguanas.jpg|thumb|Brown in January 2016 performing "[[Back to Sleep (song)|Back to Sleep]]" in [[Miami]]]]
In spring of 2015, Brown was featured on DJ [[Deorro]]'s song "[[Five More Hours]]", which received an excellent worldwide success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/five-more-hours-single/971356470|title=Five More Hours - Single by Deorro & Chris Brown|date=March 3, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2021|via=music.apple.com}}</ref> On June 24, Brown released a new song titled "[[Liquor (song)|Liquor]]". Shortly after, it was announced that "Liquor" was the first single from his seventh studio album.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Chris Brown to Release New Album in Fall: Exclusive|date=June 25, 2015|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6612587/chris-brown-new-album-fall-2015-release-exclusive|magazine=Billboard|access-date=June 29, 2015}}</ref> On August 22, 2015, the singer officially declares from his Twitter profile that the new album will be titled "Royalty" in honor of his daughter, Royalty Brown.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/08/22/chris-brown-album-title-royalty-honors-daughter/ |title=Chris Brown's Album Titled 'Royalty' — Honoring Daughter in New Music - Hollywood Life |access-date=May 3, 2016 |archive-date=March 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308234718/http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/08/22/chris-brown-album-title-royalty-honors-daughter/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6671161/chris-brown-reveals-heartwarming-title-of-his-next-album-royalty|title=Chris Brown Reveals Heartwarming Title of His Next Album|magazine=Billboard|date=August 22, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> On October 16 he has revealed the album cover, portraying Chris with Royalty in her arms in a black and white picture.<ref name="urbanislandz.com">{{cite web|url=http://urbanislandz.com/2015/10/16/chris-brown-album-royalty-artwork-release-date-november-27/|title=Chris Brown Reveals "Royalty" Artwork & Release Date November 27|date=October 16, 2015|website=Urbanislandz.com|access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> On October 13, 2015, Brown announced that ''Royalty'' will be released on November 27, 2015.<ref name="urbanislandz.com"/><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6729446/chris-brown-announces-royalty-album-release-date|title=Chris Brown Announces 'Royalty' Album Release Date|magazine=Billboard|date=October 14, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfm.de/news/8051/chris-brown-album-royalty-erscheint-27-november|title=Chris Brown: Album "Royalty" erscheint am 27. November|date=October 14, 2015|website=bigFM|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> After it was revealed that the album has been pushed back to December 18, 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idigitaltimes.com/chris-brown-royalty-release-date-delayed-dec-18-after-overlap-new-rihanna-album-anti-493643|title=Chris Brown 'Royalty' Release Date Delayed To Dec. 18 After Overlap With New Rihanna Album 'Anti' Black Friday Tidal Debut|date=November 26, 2015|access-date=August 30, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222015320/http://www.idigitaltimes.com/chris-brown-royalty-release-date-delayed-dec-18-after-overlap-new-rihanna-album-anti-493643|archive-date=December 22, 2016}}</ref> in exchange on November 27, 2015, he released a free 34-track mixtape called ''[[Before the Party]]'' as a prelude to ''Royalty'', which features [[guest appearance]]s from [[Rihanna]], [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[Pusha T]], [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]], [[Tyga]], [[French Montana]] and [[Fetty Wap]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/11/27/chris-brown-before-the-party-mixtape-stream-download/|title=Chris Brown Drops Surprise Mixtape 'Before the Party'|website=[[Rap-Up]]|date=November 27, 2015|access-date=January 31, 2016}}</ref> On October 16, 2015, the album cover was revealed.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6730969/chris-brown-royalty-album-cover|title=Chris Brown Cuddles With Daughter on 'Royalty' Album Cover|magazine=Billboard|date=October 16, 2015|access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/10/16/chris-brown-royalty-album-cover/|title=Chris Brown Reveals 'Royalty' Cover Art|website=Rap-up.com|date=October 13, 2015 |access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref> The album was released on December 18, 2015, and it debuted at number 3 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], selling 184,000 units (162,000 in pure album sales) in its first week,<ref name="Royaltyweek1">{{cite web | url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/charts-dont-lie-december-30th-news.19398.html | title=Charts Don't Lie: December 30th | website=Hotnewhiphop.com | date=December 30, 2015 | access-date=January 15, 2016 | author=Smith, Trevor}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Harris |first1=Jean |title=Chris Brown Album Royalty Appears On The Chart At Number 3 Behind Justin Bieber and Adele |url=http://rapnative.com/news/chris-brown-album-royalty-appears-on-the-chart-at-number-3-behind-justin-bieber-and-adele/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220074508/http://rapnative.com/news/chris-brown-album-royalty-appears-on-the-chart-at-number-3-behind-justin-bieber-and-adele/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |website=Rap Native }}</ref> marking an improvement over Brown's last three studio albums. It also became his seventh solo album consecutive top ten debut in the United States.
===2016–2017: ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon''===
{{main|Heartbreak on a Full Moon}}
Brown started working and recording tracks for his next album few weeks before the release of ''Royalty'', in late 2015. On January 10, 2016, Brown had previewed 11 unreleased songs on his [[Periscope (app)|Periscope]] and [[Instagram]] profiles, showing him dancing and [[Lip sync|lip-synching]] these songs.<ref name="rnbjunk">{{cite web|url=http://www.rnbjunk.com/chris-brown-rilascia-inediti-live-su-periscope-instagram-vibing/|title=Chris Brown fa ascoltare inediti live, su Periscope e Instagram|author=Riccardo Falconieri|date=April 13, 2016|publisher=rnbjunk.com|access-date=May 5, 2016|archive-date=May 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504062114/http://www.rnbjunk.com/chris-brown-rilascia-inediti-live-su-periscope-instagram-vibing/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="inquisitr">{{cite web|url=http://www.inquisitr.com/2696673/chris-brown-previews-new-music-on-periscope-ignites-rumors-of-another-surprise-mixtape-release/|title=Chris Brown Previews New Music on Periscope, Ignites Rumors of Another Surprise Mixtape Release|date=January 10, 2016|publisher=inquisitr.com|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref><ref name="rap-up">{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/05/03/chris-brown-announces-new-single-grass-aint-greener/|title=Chris Brown Announces New Single 'Grass Ain't Greener' {{pipe}} Rap-Up|publisher=rap-up.com|access-date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> In March 2016, he collaborated again with the Italian DJ [[Benny Benassi]] for the song "[[Paradise (Benny Benassi and Chris Brown song)|Paradise]]" from the album ''[[Danceaholic]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/paradise-single/id1098074601|title=Paradise – Single by Benny Benassi & Chris Brown|date=March 31, 2016|publisher=[[iTunes Store]] (AU)|access-date=April 18, 2016}}</ref> On May 3 he announced the single "[[Grass Ain't Greener]]", showing its cover art and announcing it as the first single from a new album titled ''[[Heartbreak on a Full Moon]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2016/05/01/chris-brown-announces-new-album-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon/|title=Chris Brown Announces New Album 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon'|website=Rap-Up|access-date=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The single was released on May 5, 2016. On July 7, 2016, after [[2016 shooting of Dallas police officers]], Brown released on his [[SoundCloud]] page two [[piano ballad]]s, "My Friend" and "A Lot of Love", saying that the songs are "released for free for anybody dealing with injustice or struggle in their lives."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-my-friend-new-song.1970500.html|title=Chris Brown - My Friend|date=July 7, 2016|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-a-lot-of-love-new-song.1970526.html|title=Chris Brown - A Lot Of Love|date=July 8, 2016|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> In 2016 he released two collaborative mixtapes with his OHB crew, ''[[Before the Trap: Nights in Tarzana]]'' and ''Attack the Block'', where they rap and sing about a reckless lifestyle full of drugs, sexual encounters with numerous untrustworthy easy women, also illustrating a dangerous street life filled with guns, dirty money and luxurious cars.
[[File:Chris Brown and Patrizio Pigliapoco in 2016.jpg|left|thumb|Brown (''left'') in the studio working on ''[[Heartbreak on a Full Moon]]'', in June 2016]]
Throughout 2016 and 2017 he kept on sharing several snippets from songs that he was working for the album and features. He worked on the album heavily during 2016 and 2017, during two [[Concert tour|tours]] as well, the European leg of the [[One Hell of a Nite Tour]] and [[The Party Tour (2017)|The Party Tour]], also building a recording studio inside of his home to record songs for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/3717785/chris-brown-rihanna-karrueche-tran-painful-diss-track/|title=Chris Brown To Slam Rihanna & Karrueche Tran In 'Painful' Diss Track? - Inquisitr|website=www.inquisitr.com|date=November 15, 2016 |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/4014749/chris-brown-new-album-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon-arriving-before-party-tour/|title=Chris Brown New Album: 'Heartbreak On A Full Moon' Arriving Before 'Party' Tour? - Inquisitr|website=www.inquisitr.com|date=February 26, 2017 |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-is-building-a-home-studio-news.28634.html|title=Chris Brown Is Building A Home Studio|date=February 8, 2017|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> On December 16, 2016, he released the second official single from the album, "[[Party (Chris Brown song)|Party]]", that features guest vocals from American R&B singer [[Usher (singer)|Usher]] and rapper [[Gucci Mane]], getting a good commercial success. The singer, while working on the album, realized that he had done too many songs that he thought were quality records that followed perfectly the narrative of the album to make a 15/20 track album, so he decided that he wanted to take it to the next level by working on it as a 40-track album. [[RCA Records]], the record label of the singer, initially wasn't agreeable of satisfying Brown's intentions to make a 40-track album, thinking that it would've damaged its commercial performance, but the singer ended up convincing them. In February 2017 he announced that his previously teased song "[[Privacy (song)|Privacy]]" would have been released as the next single from ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon''. The single was released on March 24, 2017, and received an excellent response from his core audience.<ref>{{cite web |author=Matteo Berardi |url=http://www.rnbjunk.com/chris-brown-annuncia-il-prossimo-singolo/ |title=Chris Brown annuncia il prossimo singolo: è Privacy! |website=Rnbjunk.com |access-date=March 29, 2017 |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402112957/https://www.rnbjunk.com/chris-brown-annuncia-il-prossimo-singolo/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/03/chris-brown-announces-new-project-dropping-next-week/ |title=Chris Brown Announces New Music Dropping Next Week |website=Xxlmag.com |date=March 19, 2017 |access-date=March 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Schwartz |first=Danny |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-privacy-new-song.1973421.html |title=Chris Brown – Privacy {{pipe}} Stream [New Song] |website=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=March 24, 2017 |access-date=March 29, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Billboard">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7777138/chris-brown-new-album-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon-track-list|title=Chris Brown Unveils Lengthy Track List for 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon' Double Album|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=May 2, 2017|access-date=May 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/07/19/chris-brown-teases-new-summer-singles/|title=Chris Brown Teases New Summer Singles|website=rap-up.com}}</ref> On June 7 he released ''[[Welcome to My Life (documentary)|Welcome to My Life]]'', a [[Documentary film|self-documentary]] focused on his life and career, directed by Andrew Sandler.<ref name="R1">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5588850/|title = Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life|website = [[IMDb]]}}</ref> Numerous celebrities participated in the movie, making statements and sharing stories about the artist. Among them there are [[Jennifer Lopez]], [[Mike Tyson]], [[Rita Ora]], [[Usher (singer)|Usher]] and [[Tyga]].<ref name="R1"/>
On August 4, 2017, he released the album's fourth single "[[Pills & Automobiles]]", that features guest vocals from American [[Trap music (hip hop)|trap]] artists [[Yo Gotti]], [[A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie]] and [[Kodak Black]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-pills-and-automobiles-feat-kodak-black-yo-gotti-and-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-new-song.1975264.html|title=Chris Brown – Pills And Automobiles Feat. Kodak Black, Yo Gotti & A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie|website=hotnewhiphop.com|date=August 4, 2017}}</ref> Then on August 14, 2017, he announced the release of the fifth official single from the album, "[[Questions (Chris Brown song)|Questions]]", on August 16, announcing the album release date, saying that it would be released on October 31, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/08/10/new-music-chris-brown-questions/|title=New Music: Chris Brown – 'Questions'|website=rap-up.com}}</ref> On October 13, 2017, Brown released the promotional single "High End", that features guest vocals from American [[Trap music (hip hop)|trap]] artists [[Future (rapper)|Future]] and [[Young Thug]], announcing the final tracklist of the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-future-and-young-thug-live-high-end-on-new-heartbreak-single-new-song.1975929.html|title=Chris Brown, Future & Young Thug Live "High End" On New "Heartbreak" Single|work=HotNewHipHop|date=October 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphop-n-more.com/2017/10/chris-brown-future-young-thug-new-song-high-end/|title=Chris Brown Teams Up With Future & Young Thug on New Single 'High End': Watch The Video|date=October 12, 2017|work=HipHop-N-More}}</ref> On October 25, 2017, Brown organized with [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]] a free pop-up concert in New York City to perform the singles on the album and promote it for his fans.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8014737/chris-brown-show-tidal-x-pop-up-new-york-recap|title=Chris Brown Delivers Guest-Filled Set at TIDAL X Pop-Up Show in New York City|magazine=Billboard|date=October 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2017/10/26/chris-browns-nyc-pop-show/|title=Chris Brown Brings Out Dave East, Fabolous, Yo Gotti at NYC Pop Up Show|date=October 26, 2017|work=The Source}}</ref>
''[[Heartbreak on a Full Moon]]'' was eventually released as a [[double-disc]] album on October 31, 2017, via digital retailers and onto CD, three days later by [[RCA Records]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8015213/chris-brown-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon|title=Stream Chris Brown's New Album 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon'|magazine=Billboard|date=October 31, 2017|access-date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> The album's sound has been as [[Darkness|dark]] and soulful. The songs on it show every emotional aspect of what's been on the singer's mind after a heavy [[breakup]]. Its themes include [[regret]], love transforming into hate, the difficulty in managing emotions, the impossibility of getting over someone, and how a reckless lifestyle can't numb the pain of a heartbreak. Its lyrical content was inspired by Brown's breakup with [[Karrueche Tran]]. Cultural critic and media personality [[Joe Budden]] defined ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'' as his best album.<ref name="Budden">{{cite AV media |date=November 2, 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILoF_QAc2A0 |title=Joe Budden Apologizes to Chris Brown {{!}} Everyday Struggle |publisher=Complex |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=October 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018124542/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILoF_QAc2A0 |archive-date=October 18, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://theboombox.com/chris-browns-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon-ambitious-audacious/|title=Chris Brown's 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon' [Review]|website=The Boombox|date=November 9, 2017 |access-date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> Despite being counted for only three days of sales, ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'' debuted at number three on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], becoming Brown's ninth consecutive top 10 album on the chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8023170/kenny-chesney-live-in-no-shoes-nation-billboard-200-no-1|title=Kenny Chesney's 'Live in No Shoes Nation' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart|magazine=Billboard|date=November 5, 2017|access-date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> One week after its release ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'' was certified [[RIAA certification|gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] for combined sales and [[album-equivalent unit]]s of over 500,000 units in the United States, and Brown became the first R&B male artist that went gold in a week since [[Usher (musician)|Usher]]'s ''[[Confessions (Usher album)|Confessions]]'' in 2004.<ref name="vibe.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2017/11/chris-brown-seventh-number-one-album-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon/|title=Chris Brown Scores His Seventh No. 1 Debut on Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B Charts With "HOAFM"|date=November 8, 2017|access-date=November 3, 2018}}</ref> In 2019 the album has been certified [[RIAA certification|Double Platinum]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).
On December 13, 2017, he released a 12-track surprise deluxe edition of the album called ''Cuffing Season – 12 Days of Christmas'' as a [[Christmas present]] for his fans. The deluxe edition is made off Brown's favorite leftovers of the album and few holiday-themed songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-releases-deluxe-edition-of-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon-with-12-new-songs-news.40786.html|title=Chris Brown Releases Deluxe Edition Of "Heartbreak On A Full Moon" With 12 New Songs|date=December 13, 2017|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8070388/chris-brown-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon-deluxe-album/|title=Chris Brown Adds 12 New Tracks to 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon' Deluxe Album|magazine=Billboard|date=December 13, 2017|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Brown eventually embarked on his US "[[Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour]]" in June 2018 to further promote the album. The [[opening act]]s for the tour were [[6lack]], [[H.E.R.]], [[Rich the Kid]], and [[Jacquees]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2018/03/chris-brown-announces-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon-tour-with-6lack-h-e-r-and-rich-the-kid/|title=Chris Brown Announces 'Heartbreak On A Full Moon Tour' With 6lack, H.E.R. And Rich The Kid|date=March 27, 2018|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
===2018–2019: ''Indigo''===
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Following the overall success of ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'', Brown and rapper [[Joyner Lucas]] announced a collaboration project, titled ''Angels & Demons'' on February 25, 2018, with the release of the single "[[Stranger Things (Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown song)|Stranger Things]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/joyer-lucus-chris-brown-announce-joint-project-release-stranger-things|title=Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown Announce Joint Project, Release "Stranger Things"|website=Complex.com |access-date=March 3, 2018}}</ref> However the project ended up never being released. On March 15, 2018, Brown was featured in [[Lil Dicky]]'s smash hit single "[[Freaky Friday (song)|Freaky Friday]]". By April 9, 2018, the video had reached over 100 million views and topped the charts in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/lil-dicky-and-chris-browns-freaky-friday-claims-number-1-on-the-official-singles-chart__22478/|title=It's Freaky Friday! Lil Dicky & Chris Brown are Number 1|website=Officialcharts.com}}</ref>
After drafting the concept for his new album, in August 2018, at the end of the "Heartbreak On A Full Moon tour", Brown started the actual processing work of his ninth album, ''[[Indigo (Chris Brown album)|Indigo]]''. On January 4, 2019, Brown released "[[Undecided (Chris Brown song)|Undecided]]", the first single off it, alongside a video for the song. "Undecided" saw Brown reunite with producer [[Scott Storch]], who previously worked with Brown in 2005 on his breakout hit "[[Run It!]]". The single marked Brown's first release after signing an extension and a new [[Music licensing|license agreement]] with [[RCA Records]], that gave him the owning of his master recordings, making him one of the youngest artists to do so at the age of 29.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/01/chris-brown-signs-new-deal-rca-records/|title=Chris Brown Signs New Deal With RCA Records, Owns Masters|last=Coleman II |first=C. Vernon|website=XXL Mag|date=January 5, 2019 |access-date=January 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/hip-hop/8492227/chris-brown-undecided|title=Chris Brown Reunites With Scott Storch For New Single 'Undecided': Listen|magazine=Billboard|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=January 7, 2019}}</ref> On April 11, he released the second single off the album titled "[[Back to Love (Chris Brown song)|Back to Love]]", that received positive reviews from music critics who celebrated its lyrical content and its production, but it failed to chart in the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/back-to-love-single/1458658735|title=Back to Love – Single by Chris Brown|via=iTunes|access-date=April 16, 2019}}</ref> The third single, "[[Wobble Up]]", was released a week later featuring [[Nicki Minaj]] and [[G-Eazy]], announcing that the album is expected to be released in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wobble-up-feat-nicki-minaj-g-eazy-single/1459921215|title=Wobble Up (feat. Nicki Minaj & G-Eazy) – Single by Chris Brown|via=iTunes|access-date=April 19, 2019}}</ref> On April 25, he appeared on a track with [[Marshmello]] and [[Tyga]] called "[[Light It Up (Marshmello, Tyga and Chris Brown song)|Light It Up]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/light-it-up-single/1459713793|title=Light It Up – Single by Marshmello, Tyga & Chris Brown|date=April 25, 2019|via=iTunes|access-date=April 28, 2019}}</ref> In an announcement on May 2, Brown revealed the list of artists he had been working with for his album, Nicki Minaj, [[Tory Lanez]], [[Tyga]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[Juicy J]], [[Juvenile (rapper)|Juvenile]], [[H.E.R]], [[Tank (American singer)|Tank]], [[Sage the Gemini]], [[Lil Jon]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Joyner Lucas]], [[Gunna (rapper)|Gunna]] and [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] were included on the list.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-indigo-features-drake-nicki-minaj-tory-lanez-justin-bieber-and-more-news.78946.html|title=Chris Brown "Indigo" Features: Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, Justin Bieber & More|website=HotNewHipHop|date=May 2, 2019|access-date=May 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/05/chris-brown-album-drake-lil-wayne-nicki-minaj/|title=Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and More to Be on New Chris Brown Album|first=Marisa|last=Mendez|website=XXL Mag|date=May 2, 2019 |access-date=May 4, 2019}}</ref> Some of these collaborations were surprising to the media, especially Drake, due to their public feud that lasted for several years. He later revealed the artwork of the album and its track list between May and June 2019. On May 31, he appeared on "[[Easy (DaniLeigh song)|Easy]]", a successful single where he duetted with singer [[DaniLeigh]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Chi Chi (feat. Chris Brown) – Single |date=February 4, 2019 |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chi-chi-feat-chris-brown-single/1451144814 |via=iTunes}}</ref> On June 8, Brown released "[[No Guidance]]" featuring Drake as a single. It debuted at number nine on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], making it Brown's 15th top-ten song, and later peaked at number five.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8526067/lil-nas-x-old-town-road-number-one-hot-100-18-weeks|title=Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road' Rules Billboard Hot 100 for 18th Week, Lil Tecca's 'Ran$om' Reaches Top 10|magazine=Billboard|date=August 5, 2019|access-date=August 13, 2019}}</ref> The single won [[2019 Soul Train Music Awards#Best Collaboration Performance|Best Collaboration Performance]], [[2019 Soul Train Music Awards#Best Dance Performance|Best Dance Performance]] and [[2019 Soul Train Music Awards#Song Of The Year|Song of the Year]] at the [[2019 Soul Train Music Awards]] and received a nomination for [[Best R&B Song]] at the [[62nd Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2020-grammy-awards-nominations-complete-winners-list|title=2020 GRAMMY Awards: Complete Winners & Nominations List|website=grammy.com|date=November 20, 2019|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Indigoat.jpg|thumb|Brown performing during his [[Indigo (Chris Brown album)#Tour|Indigoat Tour]] in 2019]]
''Indigo'' was eventually released on June 28, 2019, as a double album, marking Brown's second album to be released in this style.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/columns/hip-hop/8518018/chris-brown-indigo-album|title=Chris Brown Shares 'Indigo' Album, With Appearances From Lil Wayne, H.E.R. & Tyga: Stream it Now|last=Saponara|first=Michael|website=[[Billboard magazine]]|date=June 28, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019}}</ref> The disc is an [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] and [[dancehall-pop|tropical-pop]] album, about vibrations, spiritual love and sex, that leaves the introspective, dark and sultry mood of ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'', for a way more lighthearted sound and tone.<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/indigo-mw0003288582|title=Indigo – Chris Brown|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|last=Kellman|first=Andy|access-date=July 4, 2019}}</ref> In the United States, ''Indigo'' debuted at number one on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with 108,000 [[album-equivalent unit]]s, which included 28,000 pure album sales in its first week, making it his third number-one album in the country.<ref name="Caulfield">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8518882/chris-brown-indigo-number-1-billboard-200-chart|title=Chris Brown Earns Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'Indigo'|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|website=[[Billboard magazine]]|date=July 8, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019}}</ref> The album was met with positive reviews from critics.<ref name="Caulfield"/> ''Indigo'' spawned two other singles, "[[Heat (Chris Brown song)|Heat]]", which topped the ''Billboard'' [[Rhythmic Airplay]] chart, and earned Brown his 13th number one on the chart, and second during 2019, and "[[Don't Check on Me]]", that features vocals from [[Justin Bieber]] and vocalist Atia "Ink" Boggs. On October 4, 2019, Brown eventually released a deluxe version of ''Indigo'' entitled ''Indigo Extended'', which included 10 additional songs, making the extended version a total of 42 songs.
On June 10, 2019, Brown announced an official headlining concert tour where he performed the album throughout United States, titled "Indigoat Tour". The tour began on August 20, and ended on October 19. The tour was received with very good responses by journalists, that praised its stage settings, and Brown's dancing abilities. "Indigoat Tour" grossed over $30,100,000 in its 37 shows, selling out most of the venues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pollstar.com/article/pollstar-2019-year-end-special-142982|title=POLLSTAR 2019 YEAR END SPECIAL|website=Pollstar|date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Brown was ranked 3rd in the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' top R&B/Hip-Hop artists of the decade for the 2010s, behind peers [[Rihanna]] and [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] in 2nd and 1st, respectively.<ref name="Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists2"/>
=== 2020{{endash}}2023: ''Breezy'' ===
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In December 2019, Brown revealed that he started working on new material for his tenth studio album.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chris Brown announces title of new album on Instagram |url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/album-2020-release-date-songs-tracklist-listen/ |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=Capital XTRA|date=August 26, 2020 }}</ref> Later, on April 29, 2020, Brown announced the release of a collaborative mixtape with [[Young Thug]], ''[[Slime & B]]''. The mixtape was released on May 5, 2020, and features the hit single "[[Go Crazy (Chris Brown and Young Thug song)|Go Crazy]]", which peaked at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Brown's first song to spend one full year on the chart.<ref>{{cite web |date=April 29, 2020 |title=Chris Brown & Young Thug's Joint Mixtape Release Date Is Here |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-and-young-thugs-joint-mixtape-release-date-is-here-news.109342.html |access-date=April 29, 2020 |work=HotNewHipHop}}</ref> In April 2021, "Go Crazy" broke the record for the longest running No. 1 song on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, a record that was previously held by Brown's 2019 hit single "[[No Guidance]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=April 7, 2021 |title=Chris Brown's 'Go Crazy' Breaks 'No Guidance' No. 1 Record on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-record-number-1-rb-hip-hop-airplay-chart/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=March 19, 2022}}</ref> On May 1, 2020, Brown was featured on [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s ''[[Dark Lane Demo Tapes]]'' mixtape on the track "Not You Too". The song earned Brown his 100th career entry on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], as it entered and debuted at number 25.<ref name="BB1002">{{Cite tweet|number=1260004389634347008|user=billboardcharts|title=.@chrisbrown earns his 100th career entry on the #Hot100 this week with "Not You Too," with @Drake (debuts at No. 25). He's the eighth artist in history to score 100+ Hot 100-charting hits.|author-link=Billboard charts|date=May 11, 2020|access-date=May 12, 2020}}</ref>
On July 9, 2020, Brown announced via Instagram that the title of his tenth album would be ''[[Breezy (album)|Breezy]]'', a reference to his stage nickname.<ref name="10th2">{{cite web |last=Zidel |first=Alex |date=July 9, 2020 |title=Chris Brown Announces New Album "Breezy" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-announces-new-album-breezy-news.114046.html |access-date=July 10, 2020 |work=HotNewHipHop}}</ref> Also in July, Brown stated that while working on the album he wanted to make some "really endearing music" that "talk to women's soul".<ref>{{cite web |title=Ep 1: Making Beats for Chris Brown |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1d8IFpECHE |access-date=November 7, 2021 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> On August 2, 2021, he announced on his Instagram that his ''Breezy'' album would be accompanied by a short film of the same name.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 3, 2021 |title=Chris Brown Teases Short Film "Breezy" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-teases-short-film-breezy-news.136880.html |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=HotNewHipHop}}</ref> On December 18, 2021, Brown said that the [[lead single]] of ''Breezy'' would be released in January 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chris Brown Announces Start of 'Breezy Era' {{!}} Rap-Up |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2021/12/17/chris-brown-announces-start-of-breezy-era/amp/}}</ref> On January 14, 2022, he released the single "[[Iffy (song)|Iffy]]", which peaked to #1 of the Rhythmic Radio Chart on April 3, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2022 |title=Chris Brown's "Iffy" Officially Ascends To #1 On Rhythmic Radio Chart |url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2022/04/03/chris-browns-iffy-officially-ascends-to-1-on-rhythmic-radio-chart/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=Headline Planet}}</ref> "Iffy" ended up not being included on the album. On March 15, 2022, Brown shared a snippet of a second single entitled "Warm Embrace" on his Instagram account with the caption "Is this the BREEZY you've been waiting for?".<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Chris Brown Announces New Single 'Warm Embrace' and Teases Upcoming Tour |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2022/03/chris-brown-announces-new-single-warm-embrace-and-teases-upcoming-tour/ |access-date=March 19, 2022 |website=Rated R&B}}</ref> On March 16, 2022, Brown took to his Instagram account to tease a new joint tour for Summer 2022 with a mystery co-headliner, which will coincide the rollout of the album.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Teases Joint Tour with Mystery Co-Headliner |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2022/03/16/chris-brown-teases-joint-tour/ |access-date=March 19, 2022 |website=Rap-Up}}</ref> On April 1, 2022, Brown released the official audio for his second single "[[WE (Warm Embrace)]]" on all streaming platforms. The record is produced by Don City and sees Brown go back to his R&B roots, as he samples Guy's '90s hit "[[Let's Chill]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Shares New Single "WE (Warm Embrace)" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/chris-brown-we-warm-embrace |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=Complex}}</ref> On April 26, 2022, Brown announced that the mystery co-headliner for his summer tour titled One of Them Ones is rapper [[Lil Baby]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Bowenbank |first=Starr |date=2022-04-26 |title=Chris Brown & Lil Baby Team Up for 2022 One of Them Ones Tour: See the Dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/chris-brown-lil-baby-2022-tour-dates-1235063510/ |access-date=2022-05-05 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The tour included 27 stops in North America and kicked off on July 15.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Bowenbank |first=Starr |date=2022-04-26 |title=Chris Brown & Lil Baby Team Up for 2022 One of Them Ones Tour: See the Dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/chris-brown-lil-baby-2022-tour-dates-1235063510/ |access-date=2022-05-05 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Brown performed at [[Drai]]'s After Hours Nightclub at [[The Cromwell Las Vegas|The Cromwell Las Vegas Hotel and Casino]] on June 11, 2022 in Las Vegas to mark the launch of his new multi-year residency at the venue.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Mitchell |first=Gail |date=May 16, 2022 |title=Chris Brown Set for New Multi-Year Residency at Drai's Las Vegas |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-multi-year-residency-drais-las-vegas-1235071679/amp/ |access-date=June 16, 2022 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
[[File:CB Nightingale LA.png|left|thumb|Brown photographed at his Breezy album release party at Nightingale Plaza in LA (2022) by Mikael Selassi]]
On June 17, 2022, one week ahead of the album release, Brown released the audio for an Afrobeats-infused collaboration with Wizkid titled "[[Call Me Every Day]]". The song was co-produced by DJ Tunez, Blaise Beatz and Leon Youngblood.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Joins Forces With Wizkid for New Single "Call Me Every Day" |url=https://www.complex.com/music/chris-brown-call-me-every-day-wizkid-stream |access-date=2022-06-22 |website=Complex}}</ref> On June 21, 2022, Brown released a music video for the single "WE (Warm Embrace)". The video included a guest appearance and dance sequence with fellow R&B artist [[Normani]] and teased a sneak peek of an album track titled "Sleep at Night".<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2022-06-21 |title=Chris Brown & Normani Share a 'Warm Embrace' & Intimate Choreography in New Music Video: Watch |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-normani-we-warm-embrace-music-video-1235103611/ |access-date=2022-06-22 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> On June 24, 2022, Brown released a music video for "C.A.B. (Catch A Body)" featuring rapper [[Fivio Foreign]]. The neon-glowing visual finds the two men sipping red cups, driving foreign cars, and enjoying a night out on the town.<ref name="Inman">{{Cite web |last=Inman |first=DeMicia |date=2022-06-24 |title=Chris Brown And Fivio Foreign Take The Night In "C.A.B." Music Video |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/chris-brown-fivio-foreign-catch-a-body-music-video-1234671051/ |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=VIBE.com}}</ref> The video was directed by Damien Sandoval and coincided with the release date of the [[Breezy (album)|Breezy]] album.<ref name="Inman" /> On August 22, 2022, Brown took to social media to state that there is a strong possibility his North American co-headlined tour with [[Lil Baby]] would be expanding to Europe.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-23 |title=Chris Brown & Lil Baby Want To Take "One Of Them Ones" Tour To Europe |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-and-lil-baby-want-to-take-one-of-them-ones-tour-to-europe-news.156775.html |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=HotNewHipHop}}</ref> On August 24, 2022, Brown released a music video his single "[[Call Me Every Day]]" featuring [[Wizkid]]. The video which was directed by Child and finds a woman taking a bath before she starts daydreaming about Brown and Wizkid.<ref name="hiphopdx.com">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-24 |title=Chris Brown & WizKid Celebrate Black Beauty In 'Call Me Every Day' Music Video |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.72849/title.chris-brown-wiz-kid-call-me-every-day-new-music-video |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref> She's then transported to an African village where the Virginia native links up with the Nigerian megastar to celebrate Black beauty.<ref name="hiphopdx.com" /> The video also captures interactions with Brown and his backup dancer Taylor Terry, as well as the singer grooving with his longtime backup dancers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Corrine |first=Amber |date=2022-08-24 |title=Chris Brown And Wizkid's "Call Me Every Day" May Be 2022's Sexiest Video |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/chris-brown-and-wizkid-call-me-every-day-music-video-1234688972/ |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=VIBE.com}}</ref> At the final stop of Brown's One of Them One's tour in Las Vegas, he renuinted with [[American Idol]] winner [[Jordin Sparks]] for a nostalgic performance of their duet "[[No Air]]" nearly 15 years after it release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Reunites With Jordin Sparks For Special Performance Of 'No Air' |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-08-29-chris-brown-reunites-with-jordin-sparks-for-special-performance-of-no-air/ |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=iHeart}}</ref>
[[File:2023 Chris Breezy in London.png|thumb|278x278px|Brown performing at the O2 arena in London during his Under the Influence tour (2023)]]
On September 4, 2022, Brown won international artiste of the year at the 15th annual [[The Headies|Headies]] awards. The category is designed for non-African artists or groups with outstanding achievements and impact on Afrobeats.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=Grein |first1=Paul |date=2022-09-05 |title=Wizkid & Tems Are Top Winners at 2022 Headies Awards (Full Winners List) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-headies-awards-full-winners-list-1235134815/ |access-date=2022-09-05 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Also in September, the single release of "[[Under the Influence (Chris Brown song)|Under the Influence]]", Brown became the first R&B singer in history to chart over fifty top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2022/09/chris-brown-becomes-first-singer-history-nab-over-50-hot-100-top-40-hits-thanks-under-the-influence-chart-check/| title=Chris Brown Becomes First R&B Singer In History To Nab Over 50 Hot 100 Top 40 Hits [Chart Check]|magazine=thatgrapejuice}}</ref> On October 14, 2022, Brown appeared as a special guest at [[Usher (musician)|Usher's]] Las Vegas Residency to perform a few songs, including [[Back to Sleep (song)|Back to Sleep (Remix)]], [[Under the Influence (Chris Brown song)|Under the Influence]] and [[Heat (Chris Brown song)|Heat]]. During the show Usher took a moment to give Brown his flowers. "I love you. You a great. You're a legend. We love you and we gon' continue to keep lifting you up," said Usher.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2022-10-17 |title=Usher Tells Chris Brown He's a Legend |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2022/10/usher-tells-chris-brown-he-is-a-legend/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Rated R&B}}</ref> On November 16, 2022, Brown released two Christmas themed standalone singles titled "No Time Like Christmas" and "It's Giving Christmas" and later dropped visuals for the singles in December.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-11 |title=Chris Brown Drops Off Two New Christmas Visuals From 'BREEZY' Deluxe |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/chris-brown-no-time-like-christmas-its-giving-christmas |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref> On November 18, 2022, Brown took to his Instagram page to announce that the [[American Music Awards]] had canceled his scheduled tribute performance to [[Michael Jackson]] in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the later singer's 1982 [[Thriller (album)|Thriller]] album. Brown also shared rehearsal footage of the cancelled tribute and stated the performance was cancelled for unknown reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Trent|title=Chris Brown Claims American Music Awards Canceled His Michael Jackson Tribute Performance |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/chris-brown-amas-canceled-michael-jackson-tribute-performance/ |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=XXL Mag |date=November 19, 2022}}</ref> The cancelled tribute prompted backlash against the AMAs from fans and industry peers alike. [[Jermaine Dupri]] stated the decision to pull the tribute signals something grave for celebration of Black Music stating that "If the American Music Awards canceled the Chris Brown performance, then that means they canceled the 40th anniversary of [[Thriller (album)|Thriller]]. Which means they canceled the Michael Jackson tribute. Black Music, we in trouble."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-20 |title=Jermaine Dupri Calls AMAs Chris Brown Cancelation Bad For Black Music |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/jermaine-dupri-amas-chris-brown-black-music-michael-jackson |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref> Similarly [[John Branca]], the co-executor of the [[Estate of Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson Estate]] stated that the AMAs should be ashamed of themselves and that the cancellation is an attack on Black Music.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-22 |title=John Branca Addresses Tribute Cancellation - Thriller 40 |url=https://www.thriller40.com/news/john-branca-addresses-tribute-cancellation/ |access-date=2023-01-18}}</ref> On December 9, 2022, Brown announced a European tour for 2023 titled the "Under The Infuence" tour with artist Skillibeng as a special guest.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown 'Under the Influence' Tour 2023: Dates, tickets & more |url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/under-the-influence-tour-2023-dates-tickets-support-london-manchester-sale/ |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=Capital XTRA}}</ref> Within minutes, the entire 19-show tour sold out, including four nights at London's renowned O2 Arena, two nights at Accor Arena in Paris, two nights at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and more.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Iahn |first=Buddy |date=2022-12-15 |title=Chris Brown sells out entire European Under the Influence Tour within minutes |url=https://themusicuniverse.com/chris-brown-sells-out-entire-european-under-influence-tour-within-minutes/ |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=The Music Universe}}</ref> Prior to the start of the Under The Influence tour, the original opening act Skillibeng withdrew from the tour and was replaced by South African [[Amapiano]] artist [[Tyla (South African singer)|Tyla]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mallick |first=Dani |date=2023-02-11 |title=Skillibeng Cancels 'Under The Influence Tour' With Chris Brown |url=https://www.dancehallmag.com/2023/02/10/news/skillibeng-cancels-under-the-influence-tour-with-chris-brown.html |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=DancehallMag}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Maako |first=Keitumetse |title=SA singer Tyla joins Chris Brown on European tour |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/sa-singer-tyla-joins-chris-brown-on-european-tour-20230213 |access-date=2023-04-07 |magazine=Life}}</ref>
In January 2023, Brown surpassed [[Elvis Presley]] for the most [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] Gold Certified Singles among all male vocalists in history, after previously passing Presley for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among all male vocalists.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RIAA: Chris Brown Unseats Elvis Presley As Male Singer with Most Gold-Certified Singles - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/01/riaa-chris-brown-unseats-elvis-presley-male-singer-with-most-gold-certified-singles/ |access-date=2023-02-17 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> In March 2023, Brown became only the fifth artist in [[Billboard charts|Billboard]] history to reach 10 No. 1s on ''Billboard''{{'}}s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with his hit record [[Under the Influence (Chris Brown song)|Under the Influence]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=2023-03-21 |title=Chris Brown's 'Under the Influence' On Top of R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/chris-brown-under-influence-number-1-rb-hip-hop-airplay-chart-1235290846/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Additionally, Brown earned his 18th No. 1 on the ''Billboard''{{'}}s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with Under the Influence. Making him the artist with the third most No. 1s on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart behind [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] and [[Lil Wayne]] in first and second, respectively.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rutherford |first=Kevin |date=2023-03-10 |title=Chris Brown Scores 18th Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay No. 1 |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-under-influence-r-b-hip-hop-airplay-number-one/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> On August 4, 2023, the single "[[How We Roll (Ciara & Chris Brown song)|How We Roll]]" in collaboration with [[Ciara]] was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2023/08/ciara-announces-new-ep-cici/|title=Ciara Announces New EP 'CiCi'|website=Rated R&B|last=Samuels|first=Keithan|date=August 4, 2023|access-date=August 4, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnumI3_qt-w|title=Ciara, Chris Brown - How We Roll|website=Youtube|date=August 4, 2023|access-date=August 4, 2023}}</ref> On August 27, 2023, Brown headlined a one off concert from [[Independence Park (Jamaica)|Jamaica National Stadium]], titled ''Chris Brown and Friends Live In Jamaica'', as apart his 'Under the Influence Tour'.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=PERRY |first=KEDIESHA|date=2023-07-15|title=Chris Brown's 'Influence' booked|url=https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/chris-browns-influence-booked/|access-date=2023-07-29|magazine=jamaica observer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-27 |title=Chris Brown and Friends concert underway |url=https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/chris-brown-and-friends-concert-underway/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Jamaica Observer}}</ref>
=== 2023{{endash}}Present: ''11:11'' ===
{{main|11:11 (Chris Brown album)}}
[[File:ChrisBrownBackstage.png|thumb|201x201px|Brown on the set of a music video (2023)]]
On August 16, 2023, Brown revealed details about his 11th studio album. He stated via Instagram that his next album is titled ''[[11:11 (Chris Brown album)|11:11]]'' and has tentative release date set for November 11. Moreover, he shared that the album will contain 11 songs, which is a much shorter tracklist than some of his recent albums, including ''[[Heartbreak on a Full Moon]]'', ''[[Indigo (Chris Brown album)|Indigo]]'', and ''[[Breezy (album)|Breezy]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2023-08-16 |title=Chris Brown Announces New Album '11:11' |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2023/08/chris-brown-announces-new-album-1111/ |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=Rated R&B}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown '11:11' Album: Release Date, Tracklist & More |url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/new-album-11-11-release-date-tracklist-features/ |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=Capital XTRA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown reveals that his next album will be titled '11:11' |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-08-17/322470/chris-brown-announces-1111-album/ |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=REVOLT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Announces New Album '11:11' / Reveals LP Will Feature 11 Tracks - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/08/chris-brown-announces-new-album-1111-reveals-will-feature-11-tracks/ |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> On October 17, 2023, Brown stated that he would be releasing a new single titled "Sensational" featuring [[Lojay]] and [[Davido]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-17 |title=Chris Brown confirms release date and title of new song with Davido and Lojay |url=https://notjustok.com/news/chris-brown-song-with-davido-and-lojay/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=NotjustOk |language=en-US}}</ref> On October 20, 2023, Brown released "Sensational" along with a music video directed by videographer Child.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2023-10-20 |title=Chris Brown Shares 'Sensational' Video Featuring Davido and Lojay |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2023/10/chris-brown-sensational-video-davido-lojay/ |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Lojay]] and [[Davido]] also appeared in the video.<ref name=":10" /> On October 21, 2023, Brown clarified that the album would actually contain 22 songs as opposed to the 11 he had stated previously.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Unlocks '11:11' Album Cover / Announces New 22-Track Concept - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/10/chris-brown-unlocks-1111-album-cover-announces-new-22-track-concept/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> With the first 11 songs being released at 11 am on November 11 and the remaining 11 being released at 11 pm on the same day.<ref name=":11" /> On November 6, 2023, Brown confirmed that there would be 7 featured artists on the album, including [[Lojay]], [[Davido]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]], [[Fridayy]], [[Byron Messia]] and 2 other artists who were listed as hidden features prior to release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Unlocks '11:11' Album Tracklist / Confirms 22 Songs & Eclectic Features - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/11/chris-brown-unlocks-1111-album-tracklist-confirms-22-songs-eclectic-features/ |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2023-11-06 |title=Chris Brown Unveils '11:11' Album Tracklist |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2023/11/chris-brown-1111-album-tracklist/ |access-date=2023-11-06 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}</ref> On November 7, 2023, Brown released the single "Nightmares" featuring Byron Messia along with a music video filmed in the [[Tivoli Gardens, Kingston|Tivoli Gardens]] neighbourhood in [[Kingston, Jamaica]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2023-11-07 |title=Chris Brown Shares New Song 'Nightmares' Featuring Byron Messia |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2023/11/chris-brown-byron-messia-nightmares/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=WATCH: Chris Brown shoots video in Tivoli Gardens |url=https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/watch-chris-brown-shoots-video-in-tivoli-gardens/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=Jamaica Observer |language=en-US}}</ref> On November 9, he announced that ''11:11'' would be released on November 10, a day earlier than what previously announced. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-08 |title=Chris Brown Surprises Fans With Early Album Release: "11:11" Coming On 11/10 |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/733185-chris-brown-surprises-fans-album-1111-early-release |access-date=2023-11-13 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |language=en}}</ref> A few hours before the release of ''11:11'', its last track was changed from the previously announced "Double Negative", which features [[Justin Bieber]], to a track called "Views". Brown explained the last minute change on his Instagram account on the album's release day with the following statement "Double negative unfortunately did not make the deadline in time with the lawyers, so we couldn't put it on the album. Justin my little brother for life, so we will make that moment happen soon. Sorry to the fans that really wanted it to be on the album".<ref>{{Cite web |title='Double Negative': Chris Brown Apologizes For His '11:11' Album Missing the Long-Awaited Justin Bieber Collaboration |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/11/double-negative-chris-brown-apologizes-for-his-1111-album-missing-the-long-awaited-justin-bieber-collaboration/?amp |access-date=2023-11-13 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref>
==Artistry==
===Influences===
[[File:Michael Jackson1 1988.jpg|thumb|[[Michael Jackson]] in 1988. He is cited as the main inspiration for Brown to make music.]]
Brown has cited a number of artists as his inspiration, predominantly [[Michael Jackson]]. Brown emphasizes "Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer."<ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Wayne, Chris Brown Mourn Michael Jackson's Death|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1614762/lil-wayne-chris-brown-mourn-michael-jacksons-death/|publisher=MTV|access-date=March 31, 2016}}</ref> In "[[She Ain't You]]", "[[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]" and "[[Back to Love (Chris Brown song)|Back to Love]]", he exemplifies Jackson's influence both musically and visually.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ebony.com/entertainment/chris-brown-pays-homage-to-michael-jackson-in-back-to-love-video/|title = Chris Brown Pays Homage to Michael Jackson in 'Back to Love' (VIDEO)|website=Ebony.com|date = 12 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Osorio |first=Kim |url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2011/05/02/chris-brown-salutes-mj-in-new-video-.html |title=Chris Brown Salutes M.J. in New Video |publisher=[[Black Entertainment Television]] |date=May 2, 2011 |access-date=May 3, 2011}}</ref> [[Ebony (magazine)|''Ebony'' magazine]]'s Britini Danielle asserted that "Fine China" was "reminiscent of Michael Jackson's ''[[Off the Wall]]''".<ref>{{cite web|title = [Exclusive] Introducing the 'New' Chris Brown?|url = http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/exclusive-introducing-the-new-chris-brown-234#ixzz4AY2XBhvV |website = [[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]|date = March 26, 2013 |access-date=June 3, 2016}}</ref> Choreographically, [[MTV]] noticed that it "takes distinct visual cues from classic clips like '[[Smooth Criminal]]' and '[[Beat It]]'",<ref>{{cite web|title = Chris brown's 'fine china' video: good guy gone 'bad'|url = http://www.mtv.com/news/1704655/chris-brown-fine-china-music-video/|website = [[MTV]]|access-date=June 3, 2016}}</ref> while ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' complimented his appearance by calling it "a modern way to channel the King of Pop".<ref>{{Cite magazine|title = Chris Brown's 'Fine China' Vintage Makeover: The Singer Cleans Up Well in New Video|url = https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-hook/1555256/chris-browns-fine-china-vintage-makeover-the-singer-cleans-up-well |magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date= June 3, 2016}}</ref> [[Usher (musician)|Usher]] is also another influence who comes across as a more contemporary figure for Brown. He tells [[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe magazine]] "He was the one who the youngsters looked up to. I know that we, in the dancing and singing world, looked up to him",<ref>{{cite web|title = My Way: 10 Artists Usher Has Influenced|url = http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-honors/2015/photos/honorees/my-way-10-artists-usher-has-influenced.html#!121514-music-year-in-review-chris-brown-performs |website = The Bet Honours|access-date=May 31, 2016}}</ref> and maintains "If it wasn't for Usher, then Chris Brown couldn't exist".<ref>{{cite web|title= Freedom, Fatherhood & The Future: Chris Brown Is Breaking Bad|date=December 23, 2015|url=http://www.vibe.com/featured/digital-cover-chris-brown/|publisher=Vibe|access-date=May 31, 2016}}</ref> Other influences include [[Marvin Gaye]], [[Sam Cooke]], [[Ginuwine]], [[Phil Collins]], [[Bobby Brown]] and [[R. Kelly]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Artist Influences for Chris Brown|url= http://www.mtv.com/artists/chris-brown/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy| work=[[MTV]]| access-date= May 31, 2016}}</ref> When it comes to his rapping he cited [[Naughty by Nature]], [[Tupac]], [[Lil' Wayne]] and [[Rakim]] as the rappers he's inspired by.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTGULgq7VY4|title=Chris Brown Answers Fan Questions On Ask Anything Chat w/ Romeo, SNOL - AskAnythingChat|access-date=November 7, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
=== Musical style ===
Music critics have commended Brown's introduction to [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], recognizing his versatility, and considering him an evolver of the genre. His musical style has often been defined as polyhedric. Lyana Robertson of [[Vibe (magazine)|''Vibe'']] says "As traditional R&B flourished around him, the young singer began an evolution of the genre". She saw his debut single "[[Run It!]]" as a "prelude to what Brown would continue to do for the next decade: relentlessly disrupt the constructs of [[rhythm and blues]]." By his second album ''[[Exclusive (album)|Exclusive]]'', she says he was "tapping more [[Electronic music|electric up-tempos]], swimming deep in [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] waters and annihilating the pop arena". Describing the [[Grammy Award]] winning ''[[F.A.M.E. (Chris Brown album)|F.A.M.E.]]'' as "his most diverse offering to date", she remarked "There was no level of musical flexibility comparable. There still isn't."<ref name="auto2">{{cite news|title=In 10 Years, Chris Brown Single-Handedly Transformed R&B |url= http://www.vibe.com/featured/chis-brown-10th-anniversary/| work=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]| access-date= May 31, 2016}}</ref> ''F.A.M.E.'' is considered to be the album that defined Brown's musical style and persona.<ref name="Jones">Jones, Steve (March 22, 2011). [https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/reviews/2011-03-22-listen22_ST_N.htm Listen Up: Chris Brown back with 'F.A.M.E.']. ''[[USA Today]]''. Retrieved on March 22, 2011.</ref>
====Genres====
Brown made his sound mixing the traditional sound of R&B adding different influences to it, most importantly [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and pop, but also several other genres in different songs, including [[Soul music|soul]], [[dancehall]], [[alternative R&B]], [[House music|house]], [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[Afrobeats]], [[Trap music|trap]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[disco]] and [[funk]]. His pure side of [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] is densely shown throughout his discography, being examplified by songs like "[[No Bullshit|No BS]]", "[[Don't Judge Me]]", "[[Back to Sleep (song)|Back To Sleep]]" and "[[WE (Warm Embrace)]]".
Throughout his career Brown has always had a strong influence from [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] in his music,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/hub/categories/full-series|title=Full Series - Categories|website=ITV Hub|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://globalgrind.com/category/entertainment/music/|title=Music|website=Global Grind|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> and following his 2010 mixtapes, he approached the genre differently, starting to rap frequently on mixtapes and features, adding to his albums fully hip-hop songs like "[[Look at Me Now (Chris Brown song)|Look at Me Now]]", "[[Till I Die (Chris Brown song)|Till I Die]]" and "[[Pills & Automobiles]]", or by doing performances that switch from his R&B singing to his rapping, like he did in several tracks from his album ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon''. His [[dance-pop]] side in the single "[[Forever (Chris Brown song)|Forever]]" off his second album ''Exclusive'' opened the door for other [[Europop]] songs like "[[Yeah 3x]]", "[[Beautiful People (Chris Brown song)|Beautiful People]]", "[[Turn Up the Music (Chris Brown song)|Turn Up The Music]]" and "[[Don't Wake Me Up (Chris Brown song)|Don't Wake Me Up]]", but started to be less present in his music from his album ''[[X (Chris Brown album)|X]]''.<ref name="apnews.com">{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/c50de9d46932477eb90a32e63da323d4|title = Chris Brown's 45-song album not the skip-fest you'd expect|website = [[Associated Press]]|date = November 2017}}</ref> On the albums ''[[Indigo (Chris Brown album)|Indigo]]'' and ''[[11:11 (Chris Brown album)|11:11]]'' Brown incorporated [[Afrobeats]] in his music.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.3891/title.chris-brown-breezy-album-review#signup | title=Chris Brown 'Breezy' is a Generic, Algorithm-Pleasing Album That Further Makes Him Indistinct| website=HipHopDX| date=July 15, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://renownedforsound.com/album-review-chris-brown-1111/|title=Album Review: Chris Brown – 11:11 – Renowned For Sound|first=Kayla|last=Sandiford}}</ref>
====Themes====
Brown's lyrical production is typically considered to be "emotional" or "hedonistic".<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/2902467/chris-brown-my-friend-new-song/|title=Chris Brown's Emotional New Song Is For 'Anybody Dealing With Injustice'|first=Madeline|last=Roth|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.capitalgazette.com/la-et-ms-chris-brown-royalty-r-kelly-the-buffet-review-20151218-story.html|title=On new albums, Chris Brown and R. Kelly have no use for filters|first=Mikael|last=Wood|website=capitalgazette.com|access-date=November 7, 2021|archive-date=June 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630195708/https://www.capitalgazette.com/la-et-ms-chris-brown-royalty-r-kelly-the-buffet-review-20151218-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-chris-brown-career-jail-x-album-20140602-story.html?_amp=true|title=Column: The worse things get for Chris Brown, the better his music becomes|website=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=June 4, 2014}}</ref> His songs mainly cover themes of [[sexual intercourse|sex]], [[regret]], [[romance (love)|romantic love]], [[desire]], [[lovesickness]], [[Gangsta rap|fast life]], and [[internal conflict]], also having some introspections over [[loneliness]] and the dark side of [[Celebrity|fame]].<ref name="apnews.com"/><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7587936/chris-brown-slow-jams/|title=Chris Brown's 12 Sexiest Slow Jams|magazine=Billboard|date=November 24, 2016|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Along with his vocal and dancing abilities, his songwriting is considered to be one of the things that distincts him for the better compared to other R&B singers of his time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/why-chris-brown-gave-the-song-disturbia-to-rihanna.html/|title=Why Chris Brown Gave the Song 'Disturbia' to Rihanna|first=Matthew |last=Trzcinski |date=June 25, 2020|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> American media executive and radio personality [[Ebro Darden]] stated that Brown is the "most all-around talented person in [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]. [[Trey Songz]] is talented, but he can't dance like Chris Brown. [[Usher (musician)|Usher]] is probably the only one that could come close to him, but he doesn't have the songwriting abilities that Chris Brown has".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7709250/chris-brown-insider-investigation|title=Chris Brown's Downward Spiral: Insiders Open Up About His Struggles With Addiction and Anger|magazine=Billboard|date=March 2, 2017|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
Brown said in 2013, during an interview for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', that his songs are always "derived from personal experiences. Then again, I always like mixing reality with art."<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-previews-new-album-x-the-negativity-is-in-the-past-94931/|title=Chris Brown Previews New Album 'X': 'The Negativity Is in the Past'|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|last=Diehl|first=Matt|date=March 26, 2013|access-date=September 26, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028040406/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-previews-new-album-x-the-negativity-is-in-the-past-94931/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Vulture.com|Vulture]]'''s writer Craig Jenkins, while reviewing ''Heartbreak on a Full Moon'', noted in its "breakup tracks" a usage of "shattered, jilted reflection", while the sexual records' lyrics were described for being explicit.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.vulture.com/2017/11/review-chris-brown-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon.html|title= There's Actually a Decent Album Hidden in Chris Brown's Bewildering Heartbreak on a Full Moon|website= Vulture|date= November 3, 2017|access-date= August 2, 2023}}</ref>
===Voice===
Brown possesses a light [[Vocal weight|lyric]] [[tenor]] voice, which spans three and a half octaves, rising from the bass F♯ (F2) to its peak at the [[soprano]] C♯.(C♯6)<ref>{{cite news|title=The Voice |url= https://kpopvocalanalysis.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/the-voice/|work=workkpopvocalanalysis| access-date= May 31, 2016}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=June 2021}} His vocal ability was first recognized by his mother at a young age, as Brown tells [[People (magazine)|People magazine]] "I was 11 and watching Usher perform '[[My Way (Usher song)|My Way]]', and I started trying to mimic it. My mom was like, 'You can sing?' And I was like, 'Well, yeah, Mama.'" subsequently leading to the start of his career.<ref name="people2"/> "[[Take You Down]]" most notably earned him a [[Grammy award]] nomination for [[Best Male R&B Vocal Performance]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604545/grammy-2009-winners-list.jhtml |title=Grammy 2009 Winners List |publisher=[[MTV News]]. [[MTV]] |date=February 8, 2009 |access-date=May 31, 2016}}</ref>
Often described as a dynamic vocalist,<ref name="Kellman" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://renownedforsound.com/album-review-chris-brown-1111/|title=Album Review: Chris Brown – 11:11 – Renowned For Sound|first=Kayla|last=Sandiford}}</ref> Brown's vocal performances are characterized by [[harmonization]], [[Glossary of music terminology#run|vocal runs]] and [[melisma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-speaks-i-dont-just-write-love-songs-i-am-love-songs-news.133156.html|title=Chris Brown Speaks: "I Don't Just Write Love Songs... I Am Love Songs"|date=June 3, 2021|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> While his voice on his first two albums, ''[[Chris Brown (album)|Chris Brown]]'' and ''[[Exclusive (album)|Exclusive]]'', was considered to be "youthful", due to his age,<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/chris-brown-247075/|title=Chris Brown|first1=Christian|last1=Hoard|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=November 28, 2005|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> with subsequent projects like ''[[Graffiti (Chris Brown album)|Graffiti]]'' and ''[[F.A.M.E. (Chris Brown album)|F.A.M.E.]]'' it was noted for maturing to a more distinctive voice, with Brown "coming into his own as a singer".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1678207/chris-brown-fortune-producers-underdogs/|title=Chris Brown 'This Generation's Michael Jackson,' Duo Say|first=Rob|last=Markman|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> On ''F.A.M.E.'' critics noted huge flexibility in his voice, with Steve Jones of ''[[USA Today]]'' praising the singer's ability to "give top notch vocal performances in R&B, Europop, rap, rock and acoustic records".<ref name="Jones"/> ''[[X (Chris Brown album)|X]]'' and ''[[Indigo (Chris Brown album)|Indigo]]'' were noted for displaying his timbre, exemplifying his singing performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2013/03/27/chris-brown-calls-on-rihanna-kendrick-lamar-for-x/|title=Chris Brown Calls on Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar for 'X'|website=Rap-Up|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://urbanislandz.com/2019/06/28/chris-brown-elevate-rnb-king-status-indigo-album/| title = Chris Brown Elevates Himself To R&B King Status With "Indigo" Album - Urban Islandz| date = June 28, 2019}}</ref>
His harmonizing was found by Andrew Unterberger of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' to be notably shown on his songs "[[Liquor (song)|Liquor]]" and "[[Go Crazy (Chris Brown and Young Thug song)|Go Crazy]]".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9533713/chris-brown-young-thug-go-crazy-five-burning-questions/|title=Five Burning Questions: Chris Brown and Young Thug's 'Go Crazy' Jumps to No. 3 on the Hot 100|magazine=Billboard|date=March 2, 2021|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Lee Hildebrand of ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' said thaton the tracks "[[Another Round (Fat Joe song)|Another Round]]", "[[Don't Judge Me]]" and "[[It Won't Stop]]" he did "some of the most soothing and smooth singing of his discography".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/Chris-Brown-brings-Indigoat-Tour-to-Houston-13968322.php|title=Chris Brown brings Indigoat Tour to Houston|first=Joey|last=Guerra|date=June 11, 2019|website=San Francisco Chronicle|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Jake Indiana of ''[[Highsnobiety]]'' said that his feature on [[Kanye West]]'s song "[[Waves (Kanye West song)|Waves]]" is one of his best vocal performances, and that it "sounds like ascending to heaven with a choir of angels at your back".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Indiana|first1=Jake|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/kanye-west-the-life-of-pablo-song-ranking/|title=Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo': Every Song Ranked Worst to Best|work=[[Highsnobiety]]|access-date=November 21, 2018|date=February 15, 2018}}</ref> His singing was noted for illustrating his [[vocal range]] on tracks like "Covered In You", "Lost & Found", "[[No Guidance]]" and "Red".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ChrisBrown/songs/latest|title=Chris Brown Songs|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> On tracks like "[[Look at Me Now (Chris Brown song)|Look at Me Now]]", "[[No Romeo No Juliet]]" and "[[Stranger Things (Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown song)|Stranger Things]]" he displayed his ability of fast-rapping.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolt.tv/2019/9/11/20860954/5-chris-brown-raps|title=5 times Chris Brown flexed his skills as a rapper|first=Milca|last=Pierre|date=September 11, 2019|website=REVOLT|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/chris-brown-best-rap-verses/|title=Here Are Chris Brown's 28 Best Rap Verses|website=XXL Mag|date=May 5, 2020 |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
=== Dancing ===
[[File:Breezyparty4.jpg|thumb|Brown dancing on stage during his [[The Party Tour (2017)|Party Tour]] in 2017]]
Brown's dancing abilities and stage presence are widely praised,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroar.net/3873/sections/ae/review-chris-browns-2019-indigoat-tour-is-enthralling-and-eye-catching/|title = REVIEW: Chris Brown's 2019 'IndiGOAT' Tour is enthralling and eye-catching}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/arts-entertainment/music/2019/09/01/review-at-chris-browns-concert-in-tampa-a-reflection-on-his-place-in-cancel-culture/ |title=Review: At Chris Brown's concert in Tampa, a reflection on his place in cancel culture|website=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> receiving broad comparisons to those of [[Michael Jackson]].<ref name="auto12">{{cite web |date=August 9, 2021 |title=Chris Brown Wants To Know Where The Talented Artists Went |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-wants-to-know-where-the-talented-artists-went-news.137197.html |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=HotNewHipHop}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sciarretto|first=Amy|url=http://popcrush.com/chris-brown-turn-up-the-music-video/|title=Chris Brown Hits the Club in 'Turn Up the Music' Video|publisher=PopCrush|date=February 17, 2012|access-date=February 18, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Corner">{{cite web|last=Corner |first=Lewis |url=http://www.digitalspy.com.au/music/news/a317524/chris-brown-pays-tribute-to-michael-jackson.html |title=Chris Brown pays tribute to Michael Jackson |publisher=[[Digital Spy]]. [[Hachette Filipacchi Médias]] |date=May 3, 2011 |access-date=May 4, 2011}}</ref> According to Brown, he taught himself how to dance by imitating Jackson's moves since childhood, then developing his own distinct style throughout his career.<ref name="Times Online"/> Most of his music videos feature complex choreographies,<ref name="dance"/> including the "futuristic" "[[Turn Up the Music (Chris Brown song)|Turn Up the Music]]",<ref name="rupani">{{cite web|last=Rupani|first=Meena|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/video-chris-brown-says-turn-up-the-music-20120217|title=Video: Chris Brown Says 'Turn Up the Music'|publisher=[[DesiHits]]|date=February 17, 2012|access-date=February 18, 2012}}</ref> the Jackson-inspired choreography of "[[Fine China (Chris Brown song)|Fine China]]", "[[Zero (Chris Brown song)|Zero]]", where he displayed different dancing styles, including [[popping]] and his signature spin move,<ref name="dance"/> "[[Party (Chris Brown song)|Party]]", where he showcased his remarked [[Footwork (dance)|footwork]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-party-feat-usher-and-gucci-mane-new-song.1972260.html|title=Chris Brown - Party Feat. Usher & Gucci Mane |date=December 16, 2016|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> and "[[Heat (Chris Brown song)|Heat]]", described by ''[[The Source]]'' as a "silky smooth choreography that shows Brown's unmatchable dancing talent in the classiest way".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2019/10/25/nupe-breezy-how-do-the-kappas-feel-about-chris-brown-jacking-their-shimmy/|title=The Source {{pipe}}Nupe Breezy! How Do The Kappas Feel About Chris Brown Jacking Their Shimmy? |date=October 25, 2019|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref name="dance">{{cite web|url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/lists/dancing-in-music-videos/|title=12 Moments That Prove Chris Brown's Dance Moves Are Out Of This World|website=Capital XTRA|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-flexes-insane-dancing-skills-during-hboafm-tour-news.53512.html|title=Chris Brown Flexes Insane Dancing Skills During "HBOAFM Tour"|date=June 25, 2018|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Some of his most notable dancing live performances include his "[[Thriller (song)|Thriller]]" recreation at the [[2006 World Music Awards]], his medley at the [[2011 MTV Video Music Awards]], where he performed a choreography that included [[Flight|flying]] parts, and his 2015 freestyled dancing over [[Future (rapper)|Future]]'s "March Madness" at the Vestival The Hague Malieveld, that included a highly acclaimed [[Flip (acrobatic)|front-flip]], done with no hands by standing still, landed perfectly on beat.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/mtv-vmas-chris-brown-shows-228727/|title=MTV VMAs: Chris Brown Shows Off his Dance Skills With Performance (Video)|first=Rebecca|last=Ford|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=August 28, 2011|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8nQ5cPwEqU|title=Chris Brown dance-off with Omarion Vestival The Hague Malieveld 1-8-2015|access-date=November 7, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=783738789415964673|user=WORLDSTAR|title=Chris Brown front-flipping to March Madness landing on beat is still one of the greatest moments ever |date=October 5, 2016}}</ref>
In films such as ''[[Stomp the Yard]]'' and ''[[Battle of the Year (film)|Battle of the Year]]'', Brown displayed his ability to breakdance while in-character.
===Street art===
Aside from his musical career, Brown was noted for markedly producing [[Graffiti|graffiti art]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2017/06/09/chris-brown-graffiti-artist/|title=Chris Brown Is an Amazingly Good Graffiti Artist|date=June 9, 2017|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/02/chris-browns-art-sells-60k-miami-auction/|title=Chris Brown's Art Sells for $60K at Miami Auction – XXL|website=XXL Mag|date=February 22, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-shares-some-of-his-detailed-drawings-news.87554.html|title=Chris Brown Shares Some Of His Detailed Drawings|date=August 6, 2019|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> His visual works have been described as "[[manga]]-inspired" and "[[Abstract art|abstract]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-shares-new-painting-sets-his-sights-on-art-exhibit-news.46208.html|title=Chris Brown Shares New Painting, Sets His Sights On Art Exhibit|date=March 21, 2018|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Brown said that he painted since his childhood, saying "my first approach with it was painting school walls" saying that he's always been captivated by the fact that drawing and painting "gives you the chance to express yourself in whatever way, showing to the world your own dimension".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxUwQMDzOVo|title=Chris Brown: Dances with Paint|access-date=November 7, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
[[File:Chris Brown painting in Amsterdam.png|thumb|250px|Chris Brown painting a shop shutter in [[Amsterdam]] (2016)]]
Brown has produced street art under the pseudonym Konfused, partnering with street artist Kai to produce works for the Miami Basel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2015/02/brown-art-sells-60k-miami-auction/|title=Konfuzed x Kai: Chris Brown's Art Sells For $60K At Miami Auction|date=February 22, 2015|website=Vibe.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/celebrities/article10113035.html|title=Chris Brown, behind the music|website=miamiherald.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ca.complex.com/style/2015/02/chris-brown-and-street-artist-kai-paint-graffiti-for-upcoming-street-art-auction-in-miami|title=Chris Brown and Street Artist KAI Painted Graffiti This Week for an Upcoming Street Art Auction in Miami|website=Ca.complex.com}}</ref> The singer painted the buildings of different radio stations such as [[WQHT|Hot 97]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-spray-paints-for-hot-97-talks-about-his-art-new-video.32079.html|title=Chris Brown Spray Paints For Hot 97, Talks About His Art|date=December 12, 2014|website=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/style/2014/12/watch-chris-brown-paint-graffiti-at-hot-97-studios-in-new-york-city|title=Watch as Chris Brown Paints Graffiti at Hot 97 Studios in New York City|website=Complex|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> In 2015 he worked on some of the walls of [[Grammy Museum at L.A. Live|The Grammy Museum]], mixing his spray paint drawings with images of [[James Brown]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Michael Jackson]] and himself.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/gallery/chris-brown-grammy-museum/|title=Chris Brown 'Spices Up' The Walls Of The Grammy Museum|first1=Iyana|last1=Robertson|date=January 21, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Brown has made graffiti works for different cities worldwide, including [[Los Angeles]], [[London]] and [[Amsterdam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/news/spotted-graffitiing-london-shoreditch-streets/|title=Chris Brown spotted graffitiing in London's Shoreditch streets|website=Capital XTRA|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARqtP12Kfe0|title=Chris Brown painting in Amsterdam|access-date=November 7, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
His painting and dancing skills were shown at the same time when Brown, partnering with [[Spotify]]'s Rap Caviar, painted ''[[Heartbreak on a Full Moon]]''{{'}}s album cover, mostly from dancing around the canvas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphop-n-more.com/2017/10/chris-brown-dance-paint-spotify/|title=Chris Brown Creates Painting While Dancing For Special Spotify Episode: Watch|date=October 27, 2017|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> In 2020 he painted a mural in memory of [[Kobe Bryant]], doing a portray that includes Kobe's face, a [[mamba]], and a few pictures of Kobe dribbling and dunking a basketball.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/news/kobe-bryant-tribute-mural-painting/|title=Chris Brown pays tribute to Kobe Bryant by painting giant mural of his face|website=Capital XTRA|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/2/4/21122591/chris-brown-paints-mural-kobe-bryant|title=Chris Brown paints mural of Kobe Bryant|first=Tamantha|last=Gunn|date=February 4, 2020|website=Revolt|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
=== Acting ===
Brown has also pursued an acting career. In 2007, he made his on-screen feature film debut as a supporting role in the dance drama ''[[Stomp the Yard]]'' and took a leading role in the Christmas comedy film ''[[This Christmas (2007 film)|This Christmas]]'' (2007). He portrayed Will Tutt in three episodes on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] television series ''[[The O.C.]]'' in 2007. He also guest starred as himself on the children's programs ''[[Sesame Street]]'' in 2007, ''[[The Suite Life of Zach and Cody]]'' in 2008, and in the [[Comedy Central]] series ''[[Tosh.O]]'' in 2011. He has continued to act inconsistently in films such as the heist thriller, ''[[Takers]]'' (2010), which he also executive produced, the romantic comedy ''[[Think Like a Man]]'' (2012), and the dance film ''[[Battle of the Year (film)|Battle of the Year]]'' (2013). He produced and starred in a documentary on himself entitled, ''[[Welcome to My Life (film)|Welcome to My Life]]'' (2017). Reviewing the documentary, Rachel Leah of ''[[Salon.com|Salon]]'' talked about what the singer said on domestic violence in the documentary, stating: "Chris Brown's actions are inexcusable, but what he says about male violence is vital".<ref name="salon"/> Brown returned to film playing a supporting role in the sports comedy film ''She Ball'' (2020).
He also made a guest starring appearance as a rapper in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[sitcom]] ''[[Black-ish]]'' in the [[Black-ish (season 3)|Season 3]] episode entitled, "Richard Youngster". The episode received controversy and criticism for its casting of Brown with Caroline Framke of ''[[Vox (magazine)|Vox]]'' writing, "Casting Brown as the linchpin of an episode all about double standards and oblivious men doing wrong by black women is astonishingly tone-deaf — and a major misstep from a show that usually makes a point of knowing better."<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/2/15128834/blackish-chris-brown-episode-richard-youngsta-review-recap|title= Black-ish became its own worst enemy when it cast Chris Brown|website= Vox|date= April 2, 2017|access-date= August 2, 2023}}</ref> The show's creator [[Kenya Barris]] defended Brown's casting saying, "We wanted someone to play a troubled music star, which he was...“It had been 10 years since the [[#Legal issues|Rihanna incident]], which happened when he was a kid, basically, 19 years old, I saw him out, and he was very contrite and wanted to do something. I felt like, let’s do that."<ref>{{cite web|url= https://tvline.com/news/chris-brown-blackish-kenya-barris-interview-season-3-rich-youngsta-860408/|title= black-ish Boss Defends Chris Brown's Controversial Season 3 Stint: 'We Are Beyond Conscious of What We Do'|website= TV Line|date= August 29, 2017|access-date= August 2, 2023}}</ref>
==Achievements and awards==
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Chris Brown}}
In terms of commercial success and achievements, Brown is one of the most successful and decorated [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] artists of all time and he has often been referred to by contemporaries as the "[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|King of R&B]]" <ref name="Ebro Crowns Chris Brown The King O"/><ref name="bet.com"/><ref name="hotnewhiphop.com"/> As of 2023, Brown has sold over 217 million records worldwide, making him one of the [[List of best-selling music artists|world's best-selling music artists]]. He is also one of the highest-grossing [[African Americans|African American]] touring artists of all time.<ref name="news.pollstar.com2"/> Brown is also one of the best selling digital artists of all time.<ref name=":03">{{Cite web |title=RIAA: Chris Brown is the First Male Singer To Have 20 Multi-Platinum Singles - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/02/riaa-chris-brown-the-first-male-singer-have-20-multi-platinum-singles/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=Gold & Platinum |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=RIAA |language=en-US}}</ref> As of 2023, Brown’s has certified 94.5 million digital singles in the [[United States|U.S]], which is the 4th most among R&B artists behind [[Rihanna]], [[Beyoncé|Beyonce]] and [[The Weeknd]] in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, respectively.<ref name=":03" /><ref name=":12" />
In May 2019, Brown surpassed the God Father of Soul, [[James Brown]], for the most [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] entries among R&B singers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Breaks James Brown's Record For 'Most Hot 100 Hits of All Time' Among R&B Singers - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2019/05/chris-browns-breaks-james-browns-record-for-most-hot-100-hits-time-among-singers/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> In May 2020, Brown became the first R&B artist in history to achieve 100 entries on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown becomes first R&B artist to achieve 100 entries on Billboard's Hot 100 chart |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-05-12/76706/chris-brown-becomes-first-rb-artist-to-achieve-100-entries-on-billboards-hot-100-chart/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=REVOLT |language=en-US}}</ref> Subsequently in July 2022, Brown made history yet again by surpassing the King of Rock and Roll, [[Elvis Presley]], for the most [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] entries among male vocalists across all genres.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-08 |title=Chris Brown Breaks Elvis' Record As Most Decorated Male Singer In Hot 100 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/chris-brown-breaks-elvis-record-131935117.html |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> Also in July 2022, Brown overtook fellow R&B artist [[The Weeknd]] for the most charted songs on ''Billboard''’s nearly 10-year-old [[Hot R&B Songs]] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=2022-07-08 |title=Chris Brown Breaks The Weeknd's Record for Most Hot R&B Songs Hits |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-breaks-the-weeknd-record-hot-rb-songs-chart-hits/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> Brown also has the 3rd most top 10 entries on the [[Hot R&B Songs|''Billboard'' Hot R&B Songs]] among all artists.<ref name="billboard.com">{{Cite magazine |title=Drake {{!}} Biography, Music & News |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/drake/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |title=The Weeknd {{!}} Biography, Music & News |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-weeknd/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite magazine |title=Chris Brown {{!}} Biography, Music & News |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/chris-brown/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Hot R&B Songs |date=2023-09-20 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hot_R%26B_Songs&oldid=1176227842 |work=Wikipedia |access-date=2023-10-12 |language=en}}</ref> In September 2022, Brown became the first R&B singer in history to chart over 50 top 40 hits on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]].<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Becomes First R&B Singer In History To Nab Over 50 Hot 100 Top 40 Hits [Chart Check] - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2022/09/chris-brown-becomes-first-singer-history-nab-over-50-hot-100-top-40-hits-thanks-under-the-influence-chart-check/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> He achieved the record by earning his 51st top 40 hit with his single "[[Under the Influence (Chris Brown song)|Under the Influence]]".<ref name=":22" /> As of 2023, Brown is in a 3-way tie with [[Rihanna]], [[Eminem]] and [[Future (rapper)|Future]] for 9th most top 40 hits on the Hot 100 with 52.<ref>{{Citation |title=List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones |date=2023-10-12 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_chart_achievements_and_milestones&oldid=1179719097 |work=Wikipedia |access-date=2023-10-12 |language=en}}</ref> Moreover, Brown holds the record for the most consecutive charting weeks on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] among all male R&B artists with a streak of 161 weeks.<ref name=":5">{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=2018-06-13 |title=Future Wraps Fifth-Longest Hot 100 Charting Streak After 166 Weeks |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/future-166-weeks-hot-100-fifth-longest-chart-streak/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{Citation |title=List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones |date=2023-10-12 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_chart_achievements_and_milestones&oldid=1179723137 |work=Wikipedia |access-date=2023-10-12 |language=en}}</ref> This streak ranks 9th overall among artists across all genres.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6" /> In January 2023, Brown broke [[Elvis Presley|Elvis Presley's]] record for the most Gold certified singles by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) among all male vocalists.<ref name=":32">{{Cite web |title=RIAA: Chris Brown Unseats Elvis Presley As Male Singer with Most Gold-Certified Singles - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/01/riaa-chris-brown-unseats-elvis-presley-male-singer-with-most-gold-certified-singles/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2023-01-13 |title=Chris Brown Passes Elvis For Most Gold Records |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chris-brown-passes-elvis-most-213132226.html |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref> He did so after scoring his 56th Gold certified single with "[[Call Me Every Day|Call Me Everyday]]".<ref name=":32" /><ref name=":4" /> In February 2023, Brown became the first male vocalist in [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] history to score 20 multi-platinum singles in America.<ref name=":03" /> At the time of the record, only 8 acts in history had scored 20 or more multi-platinum singles in America throughout their careers, with Brown being the only male vocalist and male R&B artist in the group.<ref name=":03" /> To provide an overall picture of Brown's chart success, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' ranked him 3rd overall in the top R&B/Hip-Hop artists of the 2010s decade.<ref name="Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists2"/> He was only surpassed on the list by [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] and [[Rihanna]] in 1st and 2nd, respectively, and held the highest rank among male R&B artists.<ref name="Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists2" />
In terms of radio success and achievements, Brown is tied with [[Beyoncé|Beyonce]] for the 4th most #1's on the [[R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay|''Billboard'' R&B/Hip Hop Airplay]] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=2023-03-21 |title=Chris Brown's 'Under the Influence' On Top of R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/chris-brown-under-influence-number-1-rb-hip-hop-airplay-chart-1235290846/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> Moreover, Brown has 53 top 10 entries on the [[R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay|''Billboard'' R&B/Hip Hop Airplay]], which is the most among all R&B artists and the 2nd most among all artists, behind [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]<ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="billboard.com"/><ref>{{Citation |title=R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay |date=2023-10-11 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=R%26B/Hip-Hop_Airplay&oldid=1179703758 |work=Wikipedia |access-date=2023-10-12 |language=en}}</ref> Brown also holds the record for the two longest running #1 hits on the [[R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay|''Billboard'' R&B/Hip Hop Airplay]] since the chart was first established in 1992. In January 2020, Brown initially set the record for longest running #1 on this chart with his single "[[No Guidance]]", which remained #1 for 27 weeks.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-29 |title=Chris Brown & Drake's "No Guidance" Reaches New Billboard Chart Milestone |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/299403-chris-brown-and-drakes-no-guidance-becomes-longest-running-1-on-randb-hip-hop-airplay-chart-news |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Anderson">{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=2021-04-07 |title=Chris Brown's 'Go Crazy' Breaks 'No Guidance' No. 1 Record on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-record-number-1-rb-hip-hop-airplay-chart/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> The following year, Brown broke his own record for the longest running #1, with his new single "[[Go Crazy (Chris Brown and Young Thug song)|Go Crazy]]", which remained #1 for 28 weeks.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=2021-03-11 |title=Chris Brown Now Has the Two Longest Running No. 1s on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-longest-number-1s-rb-hip-hop-airplay/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Anderson"/> Moreover, Brown has the 3rd most #1's on the ''Billboard'' Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with 18, which is the most among all R&B artists and 3rd most among all artists behind [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] and [[Lil Wayne]] in 1st and 2nd, respectively.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rutherford |first=Kevin |date=2023-03-10 |title=Chris Brown Scores 18th Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay No. 1 |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-under-influence-r-b-hip-hop-airplay-number-one/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> On the [[Rhythmic (chart)|''Billboard'' Rhythmic Airplay chart]], Brown is in a 4-way tie with [[Usher (musician)|Usher]], [[The Weeknd]] and [[Bruno Mars]] for 3rd most #1 singles on the chart with 13.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=2023-06-07 |title=Drake's 'Search' Seizes No. 1 Spot on Rhythmic and Rap Airplay Charts |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/drake-search-rescue-number-1-rhythmic-rap-airplay-charts/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> Moreover, Brown has a total of 117 entries on the [[Rhythmic (chart)|Rhythmic Airplay chart]], which is the most among all R&B artists and the 2nd most among all artists, behind [[Drake (musician)|Drake]].<ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="billboard.com"/><ref>{{Citation |title=Rhythmic (chart) |date=2023-10-10 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rhythmic_(chart)&oldid=1179473366 |work=Wikipedia |access-date=2023-10-12 |language=en}}</ref>
In terms of awards and accolades, [[List of awards and nominations received by Chris Brown|Brown has won a total of 199 awards from 507 nominations]] over the course of his career. Among which include a [[Grammy Award]], 19 [[BET Awards]], 4 [[BET Hip Hop Awards]], 4 [[Billboard Music Awards]], 5 [[American Music Awards]], 60 [[American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers|ASCAP Awards]], 49 [[BMI Film & TV Awards|BMI Awards]],14 [[Soul Train Music Awards]], 3 [[MTV Video Music Awards]], 1 [[MTV Australia Awards|MTV Australian Award]], 3 [[iHeartRadio Music Awards]], 1 [[IHeartRadio Titanium Awards|iHeartRadio Titanium Award]], 1 [[International Dance Music Awards|International Dance Music Award]], 1 [[Kora Awards|Kora Award]], 2 [[MOBO Awards]], 1 [[TRL Awards|TRL Award]], 4 [[NAACP Image Awards]], 2 [[Nickelodeon|Nickelodean]] Awards, 2 [[People's Choice Awards]], 1 [[Ozone Awards|Ozone Award]], 7 [[Teen Choice Awards]], 8 [[Urban Music Awards]], 38 [[Vevo Certified Awards]], 1 [[World Music Awards|World Music Award]], 1 [[The Headies|Headies]]. Brown is the 2nd most decorated artist in the history of the BET Awards, behind [[Beyoncé|Beyonce]] in 1st.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BET Awards: Chris Brown Extends Record for Most Wins Among Male Acts - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/06/bet-awards-chris-brown-extends-record-for-most-wins-among-male-acts/#:~:text=The%20victories%20run%20the%20'Run,night's%20full%20list%20of%20winners. |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}</ref> Brown is also tied with [[Bruno Mars]] as the 2nd most decorated artist in the history of the [[Soul Train Music Awards|Soul Train Awards]], behind [[Beyoncé|Beyonce]] in 1st.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lebona |first=Namhla |date=2022-11-30 |title=Celebrating 35 Years of the Soul Train Awards - MEFeater |url=https://www.mefeater.com/celebrating-35-years-of-the-soul-train-awards/,%20https://www.mefeater.com/celebrating-35-years-of-the-soul-train-awards/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Soul Train Music Awards |date=2023-09-10 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Soul_Train_Music_Awards&oldid=1174731104 |work=Wikipedia |access-date=2023-10-12 |language=en}}</ref> Brown is tied with [[Rihanna]] for the 7th most [[Vevo Certified Awards]] with 38 and holds the record for the most Vevo certifications among male R&B artists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=psuh |date=2018-09-27 |title=Chris Brown Breaks Male Artist Vevo Record for Most Certified Videos |url=https://draisgroup.com/las-vegas/announcement/chris-brown-breaks-record-for-most-certified-videos-on-vevo-as-male-artist-latest-album-surpasses-1-billion-streams-on-spotify/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=Drai's - The Best Las Vegas Nightclub |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Vevo |date=2023-10-10 |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vevo&oldid=1179492853 |work=Wikipedia |access-date=2023-10-12 |language=en}}</ref> Moreover, Brown was ranked 4th among the top 10 highest performing U.S. artists on [[Vevo]] of the 2010s decade, behind [[Taylor Swift]], [[Eminem]], and [[Justin Bieber]] in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=October 21 |first1=Sydney Bucksbaum |last2=EDT |first2=2019 at 10:00 AM |title=Top 10 highest performing U.S. artists of the decade on Vevo revealed |url=https://ew.com/music/2019/10/21/vevo-top-10-artists-pop-videos-decade/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> Lastly, Brown is the first American artist and the only R&B artist to ever win a [[The Headies|Headies]] award for outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.<ref name=":7">{{Cite magazine |last=Grein |first=Paul |date=2022-09-05 |title=Wizkid & Tems Are Top Winners at 2022 Headies Awards (Full Winners List) |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-headies-awards-full-winners-list-1235134815/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |date=2022-09-06 |title=Chris Brown Reacts To Winning 2022 Headies Award {{!}} SEE |url=https://notjustok.com/news/chris-brown-reacts-to-headies-win/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=NotjustOk |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |date=2022-09-07 |title=History was made the 15th Annual Headies Award held in Atlanta, first time in U.S. and Full List Of Winners |url=https://thisisrnb.com/2022/09/history-was-made-the-15th-annual-headies-award-held-in-atlanta-first-time-in-u-s-and-full-list-of-winners/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music, Artists, Playlists, Lyrics |language=en-US}}</ref> Brown won his [[The Headies|Headies]] in the category of international artiste of the year, which was designed to recognize non-African artists or groups with outstanding achievements and impact on [[Afrobeats]].<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8" /><ref name=":9" />
==Personal life ==
===Relationships===
Brown revealed during a 2013 interview with ''[[The Guardian]]'' that he lost his virginity at the age of 8 to a girl who was 14 or 15 at the time, justifying the episode with the countryside context in which he grew up.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rothman |first=Lily |date=2013-10-09 |title=Chris Brown Was Raped. Does It Matter If He Doesn't Think So? |magazine=Time |url=https://entertainment.time.com/2013/10/09/chris-brown-was-raped-does-it-matter-if-he-doesnt-think-so/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |issn=0040-781X}}</ref> From 2007 to 2009, Brown dated singer [[Rihanna]] until their highly publicized domestic violence case.<ref name="Errico">{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/99069/chris-brown-arrested-after-alleged-rihanna-assault|title=Chris Brown Arrested After Alleged Rihanna Assault|last=Errico|first=Marcus|date=February 8, 2009|work=[[E! Online]]|publisher=[[E!|E! Online]]|accessdate=May 12, 2009}}</ref> In 2011, Brown began dating aspiring model [[Karrueche Tran]]. In October 2012, Brown announced that he ended his relationship with Tran because he did not "want to see her hurt over my friendship with Rihanna."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/chris-brown-karrueche-tran-split-2012410|title=Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran Split|magazine=Us Weekly|date=October 4, 2012 |accessdate=October 6, 2012}}</ref> The day after the announcement, Brown released a video entitled "The Real Chris Brown", which features images of himself, Tran, and Rihanna, as Brown wonders, "Is there such thing as loving two people? I don't know if it's possible, but I feel like that."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/10/05/chris-brown-loves-rihanna-karreuche-tran/|title=Chris Brown Loves Both Rihanna And Karreuche Tran|publisher=MTV|date=October 5, 2012|accessdate=October 6, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007081529/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/10/05/chris-brown-loves-rihanna-karreuche-tran/|archivedate=October 7, 2012}}</ref>
In January 2013, Rihanna confirmed that she and Brown had resumed their romantic relationship, stating, "It's different now. We don't have those types of arguments anymore. We talk about shit. We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don't want to lose that."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/9837484/Rihanna-breaks-silence-over-Chris-Brown-if-its-a-mistake-its-my-mistake.html|title=Rihanna breaks silence over Chris Brown: 'if it's a mistake, it's my mistake'|newspaper=The Telegraph|accessdate=January 31, 2013|date=January 30, 2013|location=London}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rihanna-on-chris-brown-we-know-exactly-what-we-have-now-20130130|title=Rihanna on Chris Brown: 'We Know Exactly What We Have Now'|magazine=Rolling Stone|accessdate=April 6, 2013|date=January 30, 2013}}</ref> Speaking of Brown, Rihanna also said, "He's not the monster everybody thinks. He's a good person. He has a fantastic heart. He's giving and loving. And he's fun to be around. That's what I love about him – he always makes me laugh. All I want to do is laugh, really – and I do that with him".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/celebrity/hes-not-the-monster-everybody-thinks-rihanna-opens-up-on-chris-brown-20130131-2dlvq.html|title='He's not the monster everybody thinks': Rihanna opens up on Chris Brown|newspaper=smh.com.au|accessdate=January 31, 2013|date=January 31, 2012}}</ref> In a May 2013 interview, Brown stated that he and Rihanna had broken up again.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/chris-brown-confirms-rihanna-breakup-i-cant-focus-on-wife-ing-her-201365|title=Chris Brown Confirms Rihanna Breakup: "I Can't Focus on Wife-ing" Her|magazine=Us Weekly|accessdate=May 6, 2013|date=May 6, 2013|first=Justin|last=Ravitz}}</ref> He subsequently reunited with Tran, but they parted ways following confirmation of Brown's daughter Royalty with Nia Guzman in 2015, unwittingly conceived in the last months of 2013, during a break from his releationship with Tran.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://celebritybabies.people.com/2015/04/17/chris-brown-daughter-royalty-photo/|title=Chris Brown Cuddles Up with His ‘Twin’ – Daughter Royalty|magazine=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=April 17, 2015|accessdate=May 14, 2015|first=Anya|last=Leon}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Chris-Brown-Home-Stranger-Break-In-Daughter-302944941.html|title=Chris Brown: "Crazy Individual" Broke Into Home, Threw out Daughter's Clothes|publisher=[[KNBC]]|date=May 7, 2015|accessdate=May 14, 2015|first=Asher|last=Klein}}</ref>
On November 20, 2019, Brown welcomed his second child, son Aeko Catori Brown, with model Ammika Harris.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/celebrity/baby-no-2-chris-browns-ex-gives-birth-to-baby-boy/ar-BBX8ZQo?li=BBoPJKU|title=Baby No. 2! Chris Brown's Ex Gives Birth to Baby Boy|work=MSN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bet.com/music/2019/08/25/chris-brown-expecting-new-child.html?cid=facebook |title=Chris Brown Is Reportedly Expecting A Baby Boy |last=Meara |first=Paul |date=2019-09-25 |website=BET.com |access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref> In January 2022, Brown's third child was born, daughter Lovely Symphani, with model Diamond Brown.<ref>https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/shares-adorable-post-daughter-lovely-symphani-first-birthday-diamond-baby-mama/</ref>
===Religion===
When discussing his upbringing, Brown stated: "We were used to two pairs of shoes for a school year. We used to go to church every day. I was one of those kids that had more church clothes than school clothes."<ref name=Thomasos>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianpost.com/news/chris-brown-speaks-about-humble-beginnings-in-church-experience-with-holy-ghost-84097/|title=Chris Brown Speaks About Humble Beginnings in Church; Experience With Holy Ghost|last=Thomasos|first=Christine|work=[[The Christian Post]]|date=October 29, 2012|access-date=June 4, 2014}}</ref> He has also discussed his [[second work of grace]], saying that "he experienced the [[Holy Ghost]] while performing '[[His Eye Is on the Sparrow]]' in church".<ref name=Thomasos/> After being released from jail on June 2, 2014, Brown wrote that he was "Humbled and Blessed" and [[tweeted]] the words "Thank you GOD."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-chris-brown-released-from-jail-thanks-god-20140602-story.html|title=Chris Brown tweets 'Thank you GOD' after early release from jail |last=Saad|first=Nardine|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=June 2, 2014|access-date=June 4, 2014}}</ref>
In 2015, he said during an interview for ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]'', that God is the only thing that he's afraid of. Speaking about prayers he said "I pray everyday, I think we pray unconsciously too. Personally I don't pray for success. I pray for knowledge for understanding and peace of mind. I really try to pray for that because it's a big world, and you can get wrapped up in it trying to please every city. So I just try to get a peace of mind and me understanding that being at peace with my flaws and my talents. I'm cool with that. That's why I think once He shows me certain things, or even the choices that I make, and decisions that I make that are healthy for me. He shows me the right path. When I bless other people, He always blesses me. It's not even about a self-serving journey; it's about just learning. I want to learn people's experiences. I want to give them experiences too."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/digital-cover-chris-brown-394364/|title=Freedom, Fatherhood & The Future: Chris Brown Is Breaking Bad|first1=Iyana|last1=Robertson|date=December 23, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
=== Mental health ===
Despite his commercial success and stardom, Brown has long struggled with mental health issues and addiction.<ref name="Bacher">{{Cite magazine |last=Bacher |first=Danielle |date=2017-03-02 |title=Chris Brown's Downward Spiral: Insiders Open Up About His Struggles With Addiction and Anger |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/features/chris-brown-insider-investigation-7709250/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> In 2013, Brown was sentenced to 90 days in rehab by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to fullfill the terms of his probation for the Rihanna incident.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Suffers From Bipolar Disorder And PTSD, Rehab Facility Reveals |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/nk7dhy/chris-brown-bipolar-disorder |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=MTV}}</ref> While at the rehab facility, Brown was formally diagnosed with [[bipolar II disorder]] and [[post-traumatic stress disorder]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rutherford |first=Kevin |date=2014-03-01 |title=Chris Brown Has PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Rehab Facility Says |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-has-ptsd-bipolar-disorder-rehab-facility-says-5923001/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The rehab facility stated that Brown will require close supervision by a Physician "to ensure his bipolar mental health condition remains stable. It is not uncommon for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar II to use substances to self-medicate their biochemical mood swings and trauma triggers".<ref name="people.com">{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and PTSD; Ordered to Stay in Rehab |url=https://people.com/crime/chris-brown-diagnosed-with-bipolar-disorder-and-ptsd-ordered-to-stay-in-rehab/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Peoplemag}}</ref> The clinical team at the rehab facility also attributed Brown's aggression to his untreated mental health disorder, severe sleep deprivation, inappropriate self-medicating and untreated PTSD.<ref name="people.com"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Billboard |first=Kevin Rutherford |date=2014-03-01 |title=Chris Brown Has PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Rehab Says |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/chris-brown-has-ptsd-bipolar-684780/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> In a 2014 interview with radio personality [[Ebro Darden]], Brown revealed that prior to his incarceration, he used “the syrup, the Xanax,” and added that while marijuana offset his hyperactive tendencies, "once I started doing the [[Lean (drug)|lean]], the other stuff … I'd be sitting in the [recording] booth sleeping."<ref name="Bacher" /> In his [[Welcome to My Life (film)|''Welcome to My Life'']] documentary, Brown revealed that he had contemplated suicide following the Rihanna incident.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown -- After Rihanna, I Considered Suicide ... I Felt Like a Monster (VIDEO) |url=https://www.tmz.com/2016/04/18/chris-brown-documentary-rihanna-suicide-video/ |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=TMZ}}</ref> In 2017, Billboard wrote a feature article about Brown's mental health issues and addiction.<ref name="Bacher"/> According to Billboard, Brown has stopped taking medication for his bipolar II disorder.<ref name="Bacher"/> Former members of Brown's team also told Billboard that he was dabbling in the use of cocaine, [[Alprazolam|Xanax]], marijuana, [[MDMA|molly]] and lean.<ref name="Bacher"/> Additionally, his former security guards revealed that they would check Brown's pulse through the night while he slept to ensure he had not overdosed.<ref name="Bacher"/>
==Legal issues==
===Domestic violence incident with Rihanna===
[[File:Rihanna AMA 2009 Red carpet.jpg|alt=Rihanna standing on a red carpet in an elaborate dress|thumb|Rihanna in November 2009, nine months after Brown assaulted her|253x253px]]
At around 12:30 a.m. ([[Pacific Time Zone|PST]]) on February 8, 2009, Brown and his then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna, had an argument that escalated into physical violence, leaving Rihanna with visible severe facial injuries which required hospitalization. Brown turned himself in to the [[Los Angeles Police Department]]'s Wilshire station at 6:30 p.m. ([[Pacific Time Zone|PST]]) and was booked under suspicion of making criminal threats.<ref name="Errico"/> On June 22, 2009, Brown pleaded guilty to a felony and accepted a plea deal of community labor, five years of probation, and domestic violence counseling.<ref name="latimes12"/><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267595/chris-brown-sentenced-to-five-years-probation-and-community-labor|title=Chris Brown Sentenced To Five Years' Probation And Community Labor|magazine=Billboard|date=August 26, 2009|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> On August 25, Brown received five years of [[probation]]. He was ordered to attend one year of domestic violence counseling and undergo six months of [[community service]]; the judge retained a five-year [[restraining order]] on Brown, which required him to remain 50 yards (45.72 meters) away from Rihanna, reduced to 10 yards at public events.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/25/chris.brown.sentencing/|title=Brown sentenced for Rihanna assault; other incidents surface |website=CNN|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Chris Brown sentenced to community labour in Rihanna assault case|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6090224/Chris-Brown-sentenced-to-community-labour-in-Rihanna-assault-case.html|work=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK |date=September 25, 2009|access-date=February 22, 2012|archive-date=September 15, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915160524/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6090224/Chris-Brown-sentenced-to-community-labour-in-Rihanna-assault-case.html}}</ref>
On September 2, 2009, Brown spoke about the domestic violence case in a prerecorded ''[[Larry King Live]]'' interview, his first public interview about the matter.<ref name="www.cnn.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/31/chris.brown.interview/index.html|title=Chris Brown says he still loves Rihanna |website=CNN|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref name="www.msnbc.msn.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/yes-chris-brown-remembers-rihanna-beating-wbna32634846|title=Yes, Chris Brown remembers Rihanna beating|website=TODAY.com|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref name="www.rollingstone.com">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-clarifies-king-interview-says-he-recalls-rihanna-incident-237497/|title=Chris Brown Clarifies King Interview, Says He Recalls Rihanna Incident|first1=Daniel|last1=Kreps|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=September 1, 2009|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref name="www.nydailynews.com">{{cite web| url = http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/09/03/2009-09-03_chris_brown_on_larry_king_live_relationship_with_rihanna_was_sort_of_like_romeo_.html#ixzz0Q5q2qUHR| title = New York Daily News - New York Daily News| website = [[New York Daily News]]| access-date = September 4, 2009| archive-date = September 6, 2009| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090906103831/http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/09/03/2009-09-03_chris_brown_on_larry_king_live_relationship_with_rihanna_was_sort_of_like_romeo_.html#ixzz0Q5q2qUHR| url-status = dead}}</ref> He was accompanied to the interview by his mother, Joyce Hawkins, and attorney [[Mark Geragos]], as he discussed growing up in a household with his mother being repeatedly assaulted by his stepfather. Brown said of hearing details of his assault of Rihanna, "I'm in shock, because, first of all, that's not who I am as a person, and that's not who I promise I want to be."<ref name="www.cnn.com" />
In February 2011, at request of Brown's and Rihanna's lawyers, Mark Geragos and Donald Eltra, Judge Patricia Schnegg modified the restraining order to a "level one order", allowing both singers to appear at awards shows together in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1658478/chris-brown-restraining-order-lifted/|title=Chris Brown's Restraining Order Modified|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.today.com/popculture|title=Pop Culture: Entertainment and Celebrity News, Photos & Videos|website=TODAY.com|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rihanna Wants Closer Contact with Chris Brown |url=https://www.tmz.com/2011/02/11/chris-brown-rihanna-restraing-order-no-contact-change-grammys/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=TMZ}}</ref>
While conducting his community service in Virginia, Brown was tested positive for cannabis and appeared in court on September 25, 2012, at which his hearing date was changed to November to determine whether he had violated the terms of his court order. On March 20, 2015, Brown's probation ended, formally closing the felony case emanating from the Rihanna assault that happened over six years prior.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-chris-brown-probation-release-20150320-story.html|title=Chris Brown released from probation stemming from Rihanna assault|first=Veronica|last=Rocha|date=March 20, 2015|website=Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
In a 2017 self-documentary, ''[[Welcome to My Life (documentary)|Welcome to My Life]]'', Brown goes into detail about their relationship, saying he intended to marry Rihanna, but that she lost trust in him after he lied about a prior relationship with someone who worked with him. Brown also provided a detailed description on how the known fight went down.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/aug/17/chris-brown-discusses-abuse-of-rihanna-i-felt-like-a-monster|title=Chris Brown discusses abuse of Rihanna: 'I felt like a monster'|last=Beaumont-Thomas|first=Ben|date=August 17, 2017|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
=== Other legal issues ===
On June 14, 2012, [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] and his entourage were involved in a scuffle with Brown at a nightclub called WIP in the [[SoHo]] neighborhood of New York City. About eight people were injured during the brawl,<ref name="Rolling Stone Chris Brown diss record article">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-releases-drake-diss-track-251005/|title=Chris Brown Releases Drake Diss Track|first1=Miriam|last1=Coleman|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=June 30, 2012|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> including [[San Antonio Spurs]] star [[Tony Parker]], who had surgery to remove a piece of glass from his eye.<ref name="Parker eye">{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/tony-parker-now-says-almost-lost-eye-drake-184418089--nba.html|title=Tony Parker now says he 'almost lost [his] eye' in Drake-Chris Brown brawl, Spurs 'very worried'|website=sports.yahoo.com|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Drake was not arrested. Brown's attorney alleged Drake was the instigator.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/report-drake-to-be-charged-in-club-fight-20120616|title=Report: Drake to Be Charged in Club Fight|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=June 16, 2012}}</ref> Brown himself tweeted about the incident and publicly criticized Drake weeks later.<ref name="Rolling Stone Chris Brown diss record article"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.killerhiphop.com/news-chris-brown-involved-in-fight-with-drakes-entourage/|title=News: Chris Brown Involved In Fight With Drake's Entourage [Updated] : KillerHipHop.com|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/482319/chris-brown-fires-back-at-drake-on-diss-track-meek-mill-reacts|title=Chris Brown Fires Back At Drake On Diss Track; Meek Mill Reacts|magazine=Billboard|date=July 2012|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
In January 2013, Brown was in an altercation with [[Frank Ocean]] over a parking space outside a recording studio in West Hollywood. Police officers in Los Angeles said Brown was under investigation, describing the incident as "battery" due to Brown allegedly punching Ocean.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21237972 Chris Brown 'suspect' in fight over parking space] retrieved February 6, 2013</ref> Although Ocean alleged that Brown had threatened to shoot him, he said he would not press charges.<ref name="Quan">{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/02/showbiz/chris-brown-fight-allegations/index.html|title=Frank Ocean says he'll 'choose sanity,' won't press charges in Chris Brown fight|first1=Denise|last1=Quan|first2=Greg|last2=Botelho|date=February 3, 2013|website=CNN|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Fellow artist [[Sean Kingston]] who was present at the scene alleged that Ocean and his cousin instigated the incident and were at fault.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Amanda |last=Amderson-Niles |date=September 4, 2013 |title=Sean Kingston Says Frank Ocean Started the Fight with Chris Brown |url=https://urbanbellemag.com/2013/09/sean-kingston-says-frank-ocean-started-fight-chris-brown/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=Urban Belle Magazine }}</ref> Brown sued Ocean and his cousin for the incident and the matter was settled out of court.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 7, 2013 |title=Chris Brown Countersues Frank Ocean's Cousin Over Fight |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/52937-chris-brown-countersues-frank-oceans-cousin-over-fight/ |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=Pitchfork }}</ref>
In July 2013, Brown's probation was revoked after he was involved in an alleged [[hit and run]] in Los Angeles. He was released from court and scheduled to reappear in August 2013 to learn whether he would serve time in prison.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/chris-brown-has-probation-revoked-and-awaits-decision-on-jail-8710287.html|title=Chris Brown has probation revoked and awaits decision on jail|date=July 16, 2013|website=www.standard.co.uk|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> The charges would later be dropped, but Brown would have 1,000 additional hours of community service added to his probation terms.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/28/showbiz/chris-brown-assault-charge/index.html|title=Assault charge against Chris Brown reduced in D.C. brawl|first=Alan|last=Duke|date=October 28, 2013|website=CNN|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> In October 2013, Brown was arrested for felony assault in Washington, D.C., after refusing to take a picture with a man, and throwing a punch that broke the man's nose.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/chris-brown-arrested-assault-d-c/|title = Chris Brown Arrested for Assault in D.C. }}</ref> The charge was reduced to a [[misdemeanor]].<ref name="autogenerated2" /> Brown spent 36 hours in a Washington jail and was taken to court in shackles. He was released and ordered to report to his California probation officer within 48 hours.
On October 30, 2013, Brown voluntarily entered rehab. After Brown completed his 90 days, the judge ordered him to remain a resident at the Malibu treatment facility until a hearing on April 23, 2014. The deal was if Brown left rehab, he would go to jail. On March 14, 2014, Brown was kicked out of the rehab facility and sent to [[Northern Neck Regional Jail]]<ref name="nort_Sing">{{cite web| url = http://www.northernnecknews.com/singer-chris-brown-moved-to-northern-neck-regional-jail/| title = newsontheneck.com}}</ref> for violating internal rules. He was expected to be released on April 23, 2014,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/17/showbiz/chris-brown-jail/index.html|title=Judge orders Chris Brown to stay in jail|first=Alan|last=Duke|date=March 17, 2014|website=CNN|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> but a judge denied his release request from custody either on bail or his own recognizance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/04/24/chris-brown-denied-release-from-jail/|title=Chris Brown denied release from jail|date=April 24, 2014|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> At his May 9, 2014, court date, Brown was ordered to serve 131 days in jail for his probation violation. He was sentenced to serve 365 days in custody; however, he was given credit for 234 days he had already spent in rehab and jail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2014/05/chris-brown-probation-violation-jail-sentence|title=Chris Brown Will Serve Additional 131 Days in Jail For Probation Violation|website=Complex|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
In the early hours of August 30, 2016, a woman called the police and accused Brown of threatening her with a gun inside his house.<ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/08/30/chris-brown-rants-against-police-surrounding-his-house-after-woman-calls-911/| title = Chris Brown bailed out of jail following hours-long police standoff that ended in his arrest - The Washington Post| newspaper = [[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> Police were called, but Brown denied them entry without a warrant.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/08/30/chris-brown-trouble-police-again/89583982/|title=Chris Brown out on bail after arrest for assault with deadly weapon|first=Maria|last=Puente|website=USA Today|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> When they returned with one, Brown refused them entry and began what news sources referred to as a "standoff" with the [[LAPD]], including the robbery-homicide division and [[SWAT]] team. During this time, Brown was seen posting videos on [[Instagram]], in which he rails against the police and the media coverage of the activity at his house. He denounced media reports that he was "barricaded" inside his house, complained about the helicopters flying overhead, and called the police "idiots" and "the worst gang in the world." He said that he was innocent and "What I do care about is you are defacing {{sic}} my name and my character and integrity".<ref name="auto" /> Brown was arrested and later released from jail on $250,000 bail.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7494683/chris-brown-released-from-jail-250k-bail-assault-deadly-weapon|title=Chris Brown Released From Jail on $250K Bail Following Arrest on Assault Charge|magazine=Billboard|date=August 31, 2016|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> On September 1, 2016, Brown's lawyer, [[Mark Geragos]], stated that there was no standoff and that, with regard to the LAPD search, "nothing was found to corroborate her statement."<ref name="Kreps">{{cite magazine|first=Daniel|last=Kreps|title=Chris Brown's Lawyer: No Guns Found in House Search|date=September 2, 2016|access-date=August 22, 2017|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chris-browns-lawyer-no-guns-found-in-house-search-w437925}}</ref> Charges were later dropped after prosecutors declined to arraign Brown on the felony charges.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2016/10/03/chris-brown-felony-charges-gun-assault-case/|title=Chris Brown -- Gun Case Falls Flat|website=TMZ|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Brown later sued the accuser for [[defamation]], prevailing in the lawsuit, after it was ruled that the defendant brought to court false and defamatory statements about Brown, through her incriminating text messages where she said "don't you know this freak Chris Brown is kicking me out of his house because I called his friend jewelry fake can you come get me my Uber is messing up if not I'm going to set him up and call the cops and say that he tried to shoot me and that will teach him a lesson I'm going to set his ass up."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/chris-browns-accuser-text-messages-449744/|title=Chris Brown's Accuser Allegedly Sent Text Messages Trying To Frame Him|first1=Shenequa|last1=Golding|date=September 1, 2016|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> Brown later said through his social media accounts "Because of my past, my character keeps on being defaced by these fake news and allegations highlighted by the media, but I'm glad that all my real supporters know who i really am and can see the truth."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40311/title.chris-brown-claims-defamation-after-woman-accuses-him-of-pointing-gun-at-her|title=Chris Brown Claims Defamation After Woman Accuses Him Of Pointing Gun At Her|date=September 7, 2016|website=HipHopDX|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
In 2017, Brown's ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran was granted a 5-year restraining order against him by a judge in [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]], after she shared text messages and voicemails in court where Brown threatened her and demanded she return diamond rings and other gifts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deerwester |first=Jayme |title=Karrueche Tran wins 5-year restraining order against ex Chris Brown |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/06/16/karrueche-tran-wins-5-year-restraining-order-against-ex-chris-brown/102913316/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref>
In January 2022, a woman filed a civil suit accusing Brown of raping her on a yacht in Miami in December 2020. The woman attempted to sue Brown for $20 million.<ref>{{cite web|date=January 28, 2022|title=Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-60171632|access-date=January 29, 2021|website=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=January 29, 2022|title=Chris Brown accused of drugging, raping woman in Florida, lawsuit says|url=https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/chris-brown-accused-of-drugging-raping-woman-in-florida-lawsuit-says/|access-date=January 30, 2022|website=WFLA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=January 29, 2022|first=Charmaine|last=Patterson|title=Chris Brown Accused of Raping and Drugging Woman in $20 Million Lawsuit|url=https://people.com/music/chris-brown-accused-of-raping-and-drugging-woman-in-20-million-lawsuit/|access-date=January 30, 2022|website=people.com}}</ref> Brown denied the allegations and later submitted text messages and voicemails to the Miami police department which indicated a consensual relationship with the accuser.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 8, 2022 |title=Chris Brown's Alleged Victim's Texts To Singer Leak |url=https://radaronline.com/p/chris-brown-alleged-woman-victim-lawsuit-text-message/ |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=RadarOnline}}</ref> According to TMZ, Brown plans to counter-sue the accuser for defamation and the accuser's lawyer withdrew from the case after she was made aware of the messages and voicemails Brown submitted to Miami police.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Drops VM and Texts from Rape Accuser, Threatens to Sue Her |url=https://www.tmz.com/2022/03/09/chris-brown-rape-accuser-texts-voicemail-lawsuit/ |access-date=March 9, 2022 |website=TMZ}}</ref> The lawsuit against Brown was dropped in August 2022 due to lack of prosecution.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-26 |title=Judge Drops Woman's Drugging, Rape Allegations Against Chris Brown |url=https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2022/08/25/judge-drops-womans-drugging-rape-allegations-against-chris-brown/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=NBC Palm Springs}}</ref>
In 2022, Brown was served copyright infringement lawsuits on 3 of his singles: "[[Privacy (Chris Brown song)|Privacy]]"; "[[No Guidance]]"; and "[[Pills & Automobiles|Pills and Automobiles]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown, Drake Sued for Copyright Infringement Over 'No Guidance' |url=https://www.tmz.com/2021/10/05/chris-brown-drake-sued-copyright-infringement-no-guidance-track/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=TMZ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Label Accuses Chris Brown of Copying Reggae Tune in Hit Song |url=https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/label-accuses-chris-brown-of-copying-reggae-tune-in-hit-song |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=news.bloomberglaw.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Singer Chris Brown's Bid to Escape Infringement Case Shot Down |url=https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/singer-chris-browns-bid-to-escape-infringement-case-shot-down |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=news.bloomberglaw.com |language=en}}</ref> The pair of songwriters who sued Brown and [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] for copyright infringement on "[[No Guidance]]" dropped the lawsuit in its entirety in September 2022.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Donahue |first=Bill |date=2022-09-08 |title=Chris Brown's Copyright Accusers Drop Case Over 'No Guidance' |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/chris-brown-drake-no-guidance-lawsuit-dropped/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref> Brown reached a settlement with UK-based music firm Greensleeves for copyright infringement on "[[Privacy (song)|Privacy]]".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Greensleeves settles with Chris Brown over alleged song theft {{!}} Complete Music Update |url=https://archive.completemusicupdate.com/article/greensleeves-settles-with-chris-brown-over-alleged-song-theft/ |access-date=2023-10-17}}</ref> Lastly, the musician who filed the copyright infringement on "[[Pills & Automobiles|Pills and Automobiles]]" dropped the lawsuit in June 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Finally Free of 'Pills and Automobiles' Lawsuit |url=https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/chris-brown-finally-free-of-pills-and-automobiles-lawsuit |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=news.bloomberglaw.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Business ventures==
In 2007, Brown founded the record label CBE ("Chris Brown Entertainment" or "Culture Beyond Evolution"), under [[Interscope Records]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Brown looks to deliver on the hype|work=[[MSNBC]]|year=2007|url=http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21654446/ns/today-entertainment/t/chris-brown-looks-deliver-hype/}} {{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Brown has since signed frequent collaborator [[Kevin McCall]], singer Sabrina Antoinette, former [[RichGirl]] member [[Sevyn Streeter]], singer-songwriter Joelle James, and rock group U.G.L.Y.<ref>{{cite web|work=[[MTV]]|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1705064/chris-brown-cbe-label.jhtml|date=April 5, 2013|title=Chris Brown Reveals What His CBE Label Really Stands For|first=Rob|last=Markman}}</ref> However, from 2014 the label started to sign exclusively Brown's works.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ysUL0oHOA|title=Kevin McCall: Chris Brown & I Fell Out When "Strip" Dropped (Flashback)|access-date=November 7, 2021|via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
In October 2009, Brown founded a lifestyle website called "Mechanical Dummy", with the purpose of curating and promoting current trends in the world of technology, music, culture, fashion, style and emerging brands. Brown served as the creative director of the site.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dummy |first=Mechanical |title=Mechanical Dummy™ Brand Founded By International Recording Artist Chris Brown Launches New Interactive Lifestyle Website Today |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mechanical-dummy-brand-founded-by-international-recording-artist-chris-brown-launches-new-interactive-lifestyle-website-today-111588329.html |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singersroom |date=2010-12-10 |title=Chris Brown Links With Mechanical Dummy To Create Lifestyle Portal - Singersroom.com |url=https://singersroom.com/content/2010-12-10/chris-brown-links-with-mechanical-dummy-to-create-lifestyle-portal/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Michaels |first=Sean |date=2009-09-17 |title=Chris Brown cleans up his act during community service |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/sep/17/chris-brown-community-labour-sentence |access-date=2023-10-11 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
Brown has stated he owns fourteen [[Burger King]] restaurants.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-owner-burger-king-restaurant-372586/|title=Chris Brown Is The Owner Of 14 Burger King Restaurants|first1=Camille|last1=Augustin|date=August 29, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> In 2012, he launched a [[streetwear]] clothing line called ''Black Pyramid'', in collaboration with the founders of the ''Pink + Dolphin'' clothing line.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpyramidclothing.com/blogs/news/the-rise-of-chris-browns-black-pyramid-clothing-brand|title=The Rise of Chris Brown's Black Pyramid Clothing Brand|website=Black Pyramid Store|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> In 2016 the clothing label was set for larger release,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-is-releasing-a-clothing-line-news.19715.html|title = Chris Brown is Releasing a Clothing Line|website = HNHH|date = January 20, 2016}}</ref> partnering with streetwear clothing lines such as ''Snipes'' for a worldwide distribution, also being distributed through its own ''Black Pyramid'' boutiques.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/12/08/chris-brown-fashion-boutique-amsterdam/|title = Chris Brown Just Opened a Fashion Clothing Boutique in Amsterdam|date = December 8, 2016}}</ref>
In November 2012, Brown launched a nonprofit charity organization called the "Symphonic Love Foundation" to financially support arts programs for kids and to support a number of health and education programs and nonprofits, which provide education on domestic abuse, dating violence and HIV/AIDS and leadership programs to children with developmental disabilities.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Launches Symphonic Love Foundation |url=https://www.bet.com/article/jagtt7/chris-brown-launches-symphonic-love-foundation |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-11-05 |title=Chris Brown Launches Charity For Children |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chris-brown-launches-charity-symphonic-love_n_2078689 |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-03-28 |title=Chris Brown Shows His Charitable Side |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chris-brown-symphonic-love-foundation-graffiti-best-buddies_n_2970935 |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=HuffPost |language=en}}</ref>
In May 2012, Brown partnered with famed artist Ron English to create a limited-edition toy and sculpture line, called "Dum English", which they debuted at the Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Launches Toy Line and Showcases Art Work |url=https://www.bet.com/article/pdqahv/chris-brown-launches-toy-line-and-showcases-art-work |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-05-03 |title=Chris Brown Debuts Art, Toy Line at Los Angeles Galleries |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/blogs/jam/chris-brown-debuts-art-toy-line-los-angeles-205603738.html |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}}</ref>
In November 2013, Brown partnered with ''Sprayground'', a New York backpack company, to launch a limited line of custom backpacks called the “Invasion Capsule Collection”.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Asia |date=2013-11-17 |title=Chris Brown Launches Sprayground Backpack Collection |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2013/11/chris-brown-launches-sprayground-backpack-collection/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Launches Backpack Collection |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2013/11/14/chris-brown-launches-backpack-collection/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Rap-Up |language=en-US}}</ref>
In May 2013, Brown released his own enteraintment app called the "Chris Brown Channel App" through the [[App Store (Apple)|Apple App Store]]. The purpose of the application was to share music and other aspects of his life with his fans "in a more immediate, intimate and interactive way".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-05-16 |title=Chris Brown launches entertainment app |url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/chris-brown-launches-entertainment-app-story-QpmySNEjtSQI2SsYOuULNN.html |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=HT Tech |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=VIBE |date=2013-05-16 |title=Chris Brown Launches New Entertainment App |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-launches-new-entertainment-app-155681/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2014, Brown registered a modelling management firm called "Legendary Faces". However, the firm never came to fruition as a functioning agency.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Gets Into The Modeling Business With 'Legendary Faces' Agency |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/z7bza2/chris-brown-modeling-agency |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Announces His Own Modeling Agency |url=https://www.bet.com/article/tvet62/chris-brown-announces-his-own-modeling-agency |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-03-11 |title=Chris Brown Launches 'Legendary Faces' Modeling Agency |url=https://kysdc.com/3366614/chris-brown-launches-legendary-faces-modeling-agency/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=93.9 WKYS |language=en-US}}</ref>
On December 11, 2015, the Japanese fashion, lifestyle and streetwear brand [[A Bathing Ape]] revealed that Brown would become the face of the brand's high end range, [[A Bathing Ape|BAPE]] Black Label. Which was a follow-up to the brand's inaugural celebrity partnership fronted by fellow artist [[Travis Scott]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Monaé |first=Ashley |date=2015-12-11 |title=Chris Brown Is The New Face Of BAPE's Black Label |url=https://www.vibe.com/gallery/chris-brown-bape-black-label/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
On November 11, 2021, the singer launched his own cereal, "Breezy's Cosmic Crunch", partnering with ''SoFlo Snacks'' for this limited edition of collectible breakfast cereal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2021/11/10/chris-brown-announces-breezys-cosmic-crunch-cereal/|title = Chris Brown Announces Breezy's Cosmic Crunch Cereal}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/chris-brown-limited-edition-cereal-breezys-cosmic-crunch|title = Chris Brown Reveals Limited Edition Cereal 'Breezy's Cosmic Crunch'|website = [[Complex Networks]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/news/business/chris-brown-cereal-breezys-cosmic-crunch-1234636448/|title=Chris Brown Announces New Breakfast Cereal, "Breezy's' Cosmic Crunch"|date=November 10, 2021}}</ref>
In May 2022, Brown partnered with Los Angeles based clothing brand ''Renowned'' and an online media company ''BlackNFTArt'', to launch a [[Non-fungible token|NFT]] collection titled "The Auracles" with accompanying physical streetwear pieces.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Espinoza |first=Joshua |title=Chris Brown and Renowned's John Dean to Launch 'The Auracles' NFT Streetwear Collection |url=https://www.complex.com/style/a/cmplxjoshua-espinoza/chris-brown-john-dean-renowned-launch-the-auracles-nft-streetwear-collection |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Preezy |date=2022-04-26 |title=Chris Brown Partners With Renowned For NFT Streetwear Collection |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/tech/chris-brown-renowned-the-auracle-nft-collection-1234659885/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In July 2022, Brown released a NFT collection titled "The Breezyverse", consisting of 10,000 3D animnated [[Non-fungible token|NFTs]] with sound and visual effects implemented on the [[Ethereum|Ehtereum]] blockchain.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Zorka |first=Zoe |date=2022-07-05 |title=Chris Brown Drops "BREEZYVERSE" NFT - The Source |url=https://thesource.com/2022/07/05/chris-brown-drops-breezyverse-nft/,%20https://thesource.com/2022/07/05/chris-brown-drops-breezyverse-nft/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> The Breezyverse [[Non-fungible token|NFT]] collection was released in conjuction with Brown's 10th studio album titled [[Breezy (album)|Breezy.]]<ref name=":3" />
In May 2023, Brown partnered with German 3D printed footwear company ''Zellerfeld'', designer ''Nos Ailes'', and streetwear and culture company ''The Auracles,'' to launch his own line of 3D printed slides titled "NAMI".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-01 |title=Chris Brown Unveils His Brand-New "NAMI" Slides |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/669396-chris-brown-nami-slides |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Torres |first=Luis |date=2023-09-22 |title=Chris Brown's The Auracles Is Releasing A New Slide |url=https://www.nicekicks.com/chris-brown-the-auracles-biodegradable-slide/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=Nice Kicks |language=en-US}}</ref>
In September 2023, Brown partnered with California based cannabis brand and dispensary ''Originals'', to launch his own strain of recreational cannabis under his own brand name.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-12 |title=Chris Brown Lights Up the Cannabis Scene With A New Strain |url=https://www.247liveculture.com/entertainment/chris-brown-lights-up-the-cannabis-scene-with-a-new-strain |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=247 Live Culture Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris brown Announces Official Launch Date for "BUSSIN" Strain In Partnership With OHB FARMS and ORIGINALS |url=https://hemphealsfoundation.com/blog/celebrity-weed-chris-brown-partners-with-ohb-farms-and-originals-for-bussin-strain |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=hemphealsfoundation.com}}</ref>
In October 2023, [[Faraday Future]] Intelligent Electric Inc, a California-based startup focused on the development of [[electric vehicles]], announced a partnership with Brown where he would become an ambassador and "Co-Crection Officer" of the company.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-10 |title=Faraday Future Announces Global Super Star and Entrepreneur Chris Brown will Become the Next FF 91 2.0 Owner and Developer Co-Creation Officer |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009040741/en/Faraday-Future-Announces-Global-Super-Star-and-Entrepreneur-Chris-Brown-will-Become-the-Next-FF-91-2.0-Owner-and-Developer-Co-Creation-Officer |access-date=2023-10-11 |website=www.businesswire.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Discography==
{{Main|Chris Brown discography}}
=== Studio albums ===
*''[[Chris Brown (album)|Chris Brown]]'' (2005)
*''[[Exclusive (album)|Exclusive]]'' (2007)
*''[[Graffiti (Chris Brown album)|Graffiti]]'' (2009)
*''[[F.A.M.E. (Chris Brown album)|F.A.M.E.]]'' (2011)
*''[[Fortune (Chris Brown album)|Fortune]]'' (2012)
*''[[X (Chris Brown album)|X]]'' (2014)
*''[[Royalty (Chris Brown album)|Royalty]]'' (2015)
*''[[Heartbreak on a Full Moon]]'' (2017)
*''[[Indigo (Chris Brown album)|Indigo]]'' (2019)
*''[[Breezy (album)|Breezy]]'' (2022)
*''[[11:11 (Chris Brown album)|11:11]]'' (2023)
=== Collaborative studio albums ===
* ''[[Fan of a Fan: The Album]]'' <small>(with Tyga)</small> (2015)
==Tours==
Brown has headlined multiple arena tours in North America, Europe and World-Wide. Additionally, he has co-headlined two separate North American tours with [[Trey Songz]] and [[Lil Baby]] and served as a supporting and guest act on tours and festivals for industry peers such as [[Rihanna]], [[Drake (musician)|Drake]], [[Lil Wayne]] and [[Beyoncé]]. As of 2021, Brown had earned approximately $157 million from 279 concerts over the course of his career – making him one of the highest grossing [[African Americans|African American]] touring artists of all time.<ref name="news.pollstar.com2"/>
===Headlining===
* Up Close and Personal Tour (2006)
* The UCP Exclusive Tour (2007)
* Fan Appreciation Tour (2009)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/266989/chris-brown-announces-fan-appreciation-tour|title=Chris Brown Announces Fan Appreciation Tour|magazine=Billboard|date=October 20, 2009|access-date=April 24, 2012}}</ref>
* [[F.A.M.E. Tour (Chris Brown)|F.A.M.E. Tour]] (2011)
* [[Carpe Diem Tour]] (2012)
* [[One Hell of a Nite Tour]] (2015–2016)
* [[The Party Tour (2017)|The Party Tour]] (2017)
* [[Heartbreak on a Full Moon#Tour|Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour]] (2018)
* [[Indigo (Chris Brown album)#Tour|Indigoat Tour]] (2019)
* [[Under the Influence (Chris Brown song)#Tour|Under the Influence Tour]] (2023)
===Co-headlining===
* [[Between the Sheets Tour]] {{small|(with [[Trey Songz]])}} (2015)
* One of Them Ones Tour {{small|(with [[Lil Baby]])}} (2022)
===Supporting/Guest===
* [[The Beyoncé Experience]] <small>(Australia dates)</small> (2007)
* [[Good Girl Gone Bad Tour]] <small>(the Philippines, Oceania)</small> (2008)
* [[Supafest]] (2012)
* Lil Weezyana Fest (2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/keith_spera/article_74feccc7-ecd2-5897-b4a5-71d955e9a7aa.html|title = Surprise guests give Lil Wayne's 2016 Lil Weezyana Fest extra jolt it needed}}</ref>
* [[OVO Fest]] (2019)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/review/2019/08/06/drakes-star-studded-ovo-fest-a-love-letter-to-toronto.html|title=Review | Drake's star-studded OVO Fest — including Chris Brown — a love letter to Toronto|newspaper=The Toronto Star|date=August 6, 2019}}</ref>
==Filmography==
{{Main|Chris Brown videography}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Film
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Stomp the Yard]]''
| Duron Williams
| Supporting role
|-
| 2007
| ''[[This Christmas (2007 film)|This Christmas]]''
| Michael "Baby" Whitfield
| Lead role
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Takers]]''
| Jesse Attica
| Supporting role, executive producer
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Think Like a Man]]''
| Alex
| Supporting role
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Battle of the Year (film)|Battle of the Year]]''
| Rooster
| Supporting role
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Welcome to My Life (documentary)|Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life]]''
| Himself
| Documentary
|-
| 2021
| ''She Ball''
| T.A.K.O.
| Supporting role
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Television
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2006
| ''[[One on One (TV series)|One on One]]''
| rowspan="3" | Himself
| "Recipe for Disaster" (Season 5, episode 17)
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Christmas in Washington]]''
| Guest Star
|-
| 2007
| ''Chris Brown: Journey to South Africa''
| A documentary of Brown's first trip to Africa
|-
| 2007
| ''[[The O.C.]]''
| Will Tutt
| "The My Two Dads" ([[The O.C. (season 4)|Season 4]], episode 9)<br />"The French Connection" (Season 4, episode 10)<br /> "The Dream Lover" (Season 4, episode 11)
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Sesame Street]]''
| rowspan="4" | Himself
| Guest Star
|-
| 2008
| ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]''
| "Doin' Time in Suite 2330" ([[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (season 3)|Season 3]], episode 20)
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Tosh.0]]''
| Season 3, episode 10
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Real Husbands of Hollywood]]''
| Season 4, episode 4
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Black-ish]]''
| Rich Youngsta
|Guest Star
|}
==See also==
{{Portal|Biography|Music}}
* [[List of artists who reached number one in the United States]]
*[[List of highest-certified music artists in the United States]]
*[[List of best-selling music artists]]
*[[List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones]]
*[[List of most-followed Instagram accounts]]
==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
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* {{official website|http://www.chrisbrownworld.com}}
* {{IMDb name|2093097}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisBrownVEVO Chris Brown] on [[YouTube]]
* {{Instagram|id=chrisbrownofficial}}
* {{Facebook|id=chrisbrown}}
* {{Twitter |id=chrisbrown}}
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