Biography
Musically gifted and undeniably motivated, singer-dancer Chris Brown seemed destined from a very early age to join the pantheon of his R&B idols Michael Jackson and Usher. Having topped the Billboard charts with his self-titled debut album at age 16, he followed with a second hit album, while simultaneously beginning an acting career in television and film. By the end of 2008 Brown was on top of the world, only to become a pariah overnight …
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Career Milestones
2012 | Cast in the ensemble comedy "Think Like a Man" | |
2011 | Charted with the hit singles "Yeah 3x", "Look at Me Now," and "Beautiful People" off fourth album F.A.M.E. | |
2010 | Acted in the ensemble crime drama "Takers"; also debuted as executive producer | |
2009 | Released third consecutive top-ten album in the U.S. Graffiti | |
2008 | Career suffered major backlash following a felony assault case involving then-girlfriend Rihanna | |
2007 | Released sophomore album Exclusive, featuring hit single "Kiss Kiss" | |
2007 | Cast opposite Delroy Lindo, Regina King, and Mekhi Phifer in the holiday comedy "This Christmas" | |
2007 | Feature acting debut, "Stomp the Yard" | |
2007 | Guest starred on Fox teen drama series "The O.C." | |
2005 | Released self-titled album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 | |
| Moved to NYC | ||
Awards
2012 | Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album |
2011 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Album |
2011 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance |
2011 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Song |
2010 | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album |
2010 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals |
2010 | Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration |
2008 | MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance in This Christmas |