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Christopher Maurice Brown
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and actor. He is known for his R&B, hip hop, and pop music. Some people call him the "King of R&B." His songs often talk about feelings and having fun. Many compare his singing and dancing skills to those of the famous pop star Michael Jackson.
In 2004, Chris Brown signed with Jive Records. The next year, he released his first album, Chris Brown, which sold over three million copies. His first song, "Run It!", became number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This made him the first male artist since 1995 to have his first song reach the top. His second album, Exclusive (2007), was also very popular around the world. It included his second number-one song, "Kiss Kiss".
In 2009, Brown released his third album, Graffiti. After that, his fourth album, F.A.M.E. (2011), became his first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. This album had popular songs like "Yeah 3x", "Look at Me Now", and "Beautiful People". It also won him a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. His fifth album, Fortune, came out in 2012 and also topped the Billboard 200.
Later albums like X (2014) and Royalty (2015) were also very successful. His eighth album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon (2017), had 45 songs and sold very well. Brown's ninth album, Indigo (2019), also debuted at number one. It featured the song "No Guidance", which was number one on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for a long time. His song "Go Crazy" (2020) broke his own record for being number one even longer.
Chris Brown has sold over 140 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has many dedicated fans and is one of the highest-earning touring African American artists. He holds records for the most top 40 hits and gold/multi-platinum singles for a male R&B singer. In 2019, Billboard ranked him as the third most successful R&B and hip-hop artist of the 2010s. Brown has won 202 awards from 520 nominations. He has also acted in movies like Stomp the Yard (2007) and This Christmas (2007).
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Early Life and Start in Music
Christopher Maurice Brown was born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia. His mother, Joyce Hawkins, used to direct a day care center, and his father, Clinton Brown, worked at a local prison. He has an older sister named Lytrell Bundy. Music was always a big part of Chris's life. He listened to his parents' soul music albums and became interested in hip-hop. His parents divorced when he was six years old.
Chris taught himself to sing and dance when he was young. He often says Michael Jackson was his biggest inspiration. He sang in his church choir and performed in local talent shows. In 2023, Brown shared that he decided to pursue music after winning a talent show at age 11. He performed Sisqó’s "Thong Song" and saw how excited the crowd got. When he copied an Usher performance, his mother realized his talent and they started looking for a record deal.
In late 2004 or early 2005, at age 16, Brown left Essex High School in Virginia to move and focus on his music career.
Music Career Highlights
2002–2004: Getting Started
When he was 13, Chris Brown was discovered by Hitmission Records, a local production team. They found him at the gas station where his father worked. Around this time, he performed for hip-hop artist Puff Daddy, but Puff Daddy didn't sign him. Hitmission helped him create a demo, using the name "C. Sizzle," and sent it to contacts in New York.
Tina Davis, an executive at Def Jam Recordings, heard his demo. She was very impressed by his song "Whose Girl Is That." Davis then had Brown audition for her in New York. She immediately took him to meet Antonio "L.A." Reid, who offered him a deal that day. However, Brown didn't accept because Reid wouldn't talk to his mother. Brown then went to Harlem, New York, to find a record deal.
Negotiations with Def Jam continued for two months. They ended when Davis lost her job. Brown asked her to be his manager, and she agreed. She then showed him to other labels like Jive Records and Warner Bros. Records. Chris chose Jive because they had a good history with young artists like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. He felt Jive could help him reach both his African American audience and the pop market.
2005–2006: First Album and Acting
After signing with Jive Records in 2004, Brown started recording his first album in February 2005. By May, he had recorded 50 songs, and 14 were chosen for the album. He worked with famous producers and songwriters. Brown helped write half of the songs. He said he wrote about things 16-year-olds experience every day. The whole album took less than eight weeks to make. In 2023, Brown called working on his first album a "learning experience."
The album's first song, "Run It!", was a huge hit. It made Brown the first male artist since 1995 to have his first song reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Three other songs from the album, "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)", "Gimme That", and "Say Goodbye", also became top twenty hits. His album, Chris Brown, came out on November 29, 2005. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold over three million copies in the United States and six million worldwide.
In June 2006, Brown released a DVD called Chris Brown's Journey. It showed him traveling, getting ready for the Grammy Awards, and behind-the-scenes footage. To promote his album, Brown started his "The Up Close and Personal Tour" in August 2006. He also donated $10,000 from his tour ticket sales to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Brown also appeared on TV shows like One on One.
2007–2008: Exclusive Album
In January 2007, Brown had a small role in the TV series The O.C.. He then made his movie debut in Stomp the Yard on January 12, 2007. In April 2007, Brown opened for Beyoncé on her tour in Australia. In July 2007, he was featured on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 for his 18th birthday party.
After his summer tour, Brown quickly started working on his second album, Exclusive. The first song from the album, "Wall to Wall", didn't do as well as his previous hits. However, "Kiss Kiss", featuring T-Pain, became a huge success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his second number-one hit. "With You" was the third song released from Exclusive. It became even more popular worldwide and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
Exclusive was released on November 6, 2007. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 294,000 copies in its first week. The album was certified four times platinum. In November 2007, Brown supported St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Math-A-Thon program. On November 21, 2007, Brown starred in the movie This Christmas. He also contributed to the movie's soundtrack.
To promote Exclusive, Brown went on "The Exclusive Holiday Tour." In March 2008, Brown was featured on Jordin Sparks' popular song "No Air". He also appeared on David Banner's song "Get Like Me". In 2008, Brown created a jingle for Doublemint gum. He later turned it into a full song called "Forever". This song was his first venture into dance-pop and became one of his biggest hits. The re-release of his album, Exclusive: The Forever Edition, came out in June 2008. In August 2008, Brown appeared on Disney's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. By the end of 2008, Billboard magazine named Brown "Artist of the Year."
2009–2010: Graffiti and Mixtapes
In 2008, Brown started working on his third album, Graffiti. He wanted to try a different musical style, inspired by Prince and Michael Jackson. He said he wanted to be unique and not just a typical R&B artist. The first song from Graffiti, "I Can Transform Ya", came out in September 2009. The second song, "Crawl", was released in November 2009.
Graffiti was released in December 2009. Brown took full control of the album, writing almost every song. He wanted to share his own feelings and perspective through his music. Critics noted that the album mixed upbeat songs with emotional ballads. Compared to his first two albums, Graffiti didn't sell as well and received mixed reviews. However, it was nominated for two Grammy Awards.
In August 2010, Brown starred in the crime thriller Takers. He also helped produce the film. During 2010, Brown released three free mixtapes: In My Zone (Rhythm & Streets), Fan of a Fan (with rapper Tyga), and In My Zone 2. These mixtapes showed a new style, mixing R&B with hip hop. The song "Deuces" from the Fan of a Fan mixtape was very successful. It was later remixed by many famous hip-hop artists.
2011–2012: F.A.M.E. and Fortune
In September 2010, Brown announced his album, F.A.M.E. (which stands for "Forgiving All My Enemies"). The first song, "Yeah 3x", was a dance-pop song that became a big international hit. It was followed by the hip-hop song "Look at Me Now", featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes. This song reached number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and was one of the best-selling rap songs of 2011.
Brown's fourth album, F.A.M.E., was released in March 2011. Critics called it a "musical kaleidoscope" because of its varied sound. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 270,000 copies in its first week. The album's third song, "Beautiful People", featuring Benny Benassi, reached number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. To promote the album, Brown went on the F.A.M.E. Tour in Australia and North America.
Brown received many awards for F.A.M.E.. He won five awards at the 2011 BET Awards, including Best Male R&B Artist and Video of the Year. He also won three awards at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. In 2012, Brown won his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for F.A.M.E..
Brown's fifth album, Fortune, was released in July 2012. It included popular songs like "Turn Up the Music" and "Don't Wake Me Up". The album mixed R&B with pop and electronic music. Fortune debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. It was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 55th Grammy Awards. Brown went on his Carpe Diem Tour to promote the album.
2013–2015: X and Royalty
After his 2012 tour, Brown began working on his next album. In March 2013, he announced his album, X. He wanted to make the music more mature and soulful. The first song from the album, "Fine China", was released in March 2013 and received good reviews.
Other songs like "Don't Think They Know" and "Love More" followed. To keep fans happy, Brown released a mixtape called X Files in November 2013. "Loyal" became one of his most successful songs, reaching the top 10 in the US and UK. "New Flame" featuring Usher and Rick Ross was also a popular song.
Brown's sixth album, X, was released in September 2014. Critics praised the album, seeing it as a big improvement. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. X has been certified double platinum. In 2015, Brown released a collaborative album with Tyga, Fan of a Fan: The Album. He also went on tours like the Between The Sheets Tour with Trey Songz and the One Hell of a Nite Tour.
In 2015, Brown was featured on DJ Deorro's popular song "Five More Hours". In June, he released "Liquor" as the first song from his seventh album, Royalty. This album was dedicated to his daughter. Royalty was released in December 2015 and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. Brown directed eight music videos for the album's songs, telling a story.
2016–2017: Heartbreak on a Full Moon
Brown started working on his next album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon, in late 2015. In March 2016, he worked with Benny Benassi again on the song "Paradise". In May, he announced "Grass Ain't Greener" as the first song from the new album. He also released two hip-hop mixtapes with his OHB crew.
Brown continued to share snippets of new songs he was recording. He even built a recording studio in his home. He went on two tours during this time: the European leg of the One Hell of a Nite Tour in 2016 and The Party Tour in 2017. In December 2016, he released "Party", featuring Usher and Gucci Mane. Brown decided to make Heartbreak on a Full Moon a 40-song album to "outdo expectations." His record label was unsure at first, but he convinced them. "Privacy" was released as the album's third song.
In June 2017, Brown released Welcome to My Life, a documentary about his life and career. Many celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez and Mike Tyson, appeared in the movie. In August 2017, he released "Pills & Automobiles" and "Questions". He also held a free concert in New York City to promote the album.
Heartbreak on a Full Moon was released as a double album on October 31, 2017. It was inspired by his breakup with Karrueche Tran. Critics like Joe Budden called it his best album. It debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. One week after its release, the album was certified gold. In 2019, it was certified double platinum. In December 2017, he released a deluxe version of the album. Brown went on the "Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour" in June 2018 to promote the album.
2018–2019: Indigo
In February 2018, Brown and rapper Joyner Lucas announced a project called Angels & Demons, but it was never released. In March 2018, Brown was featured on Lil Dicky's hit song "Freaky Friday", which topped charts in New Zealand and the UK.
After his "Heartbreak On A Full Moon tour," Brown started working on his ninth album, Indigo. In January 2019, he released "Undecided" as the first song. This song reunited him with producer Scott Storch. Brown also signed a new deal with RCA Records that gave him ownership of his master recordings. In April, he released "Back to Love" and "Wobble Up" featuring Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy. In June, Brown released "No Guidance" featuring Drake. It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100.
Indigo was released on June 28, 2019, as his second double album. It explored his R&B roots and other genres like Afrobeats and dancehall. In the US, Indigo debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming his third number-one album. The song "Heat" topped the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay chart. In October 2019, Brown released a deluxe version of Indigo with 10 more songs.
In June 2019, Brown announced his "Indigoat Tour" across the United States. The tour was very successful, selling out most venues. Billboard ranked Brown as the third top R&B/Hip-Hop artist of the 2010s.
2020–2023: Breezy
In December 2019, Brown started working on his tenth album. In April 2020, he announced a mixtape with Young Thug called Slime & B. It was released in May 2020 and featured the hit song "Go Crazy". This song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart for a full year. In April 2021, "Go Crazy" broke the record for the longest-running number one song on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.
In July 2020, Brown announced his tenth album would be called Breezy, after his nickname. He wanted to create "really endearing music" that would "talk to women's soul." In January 2022, he released the song "Iffy". In April 2022, he released "WE (Warm Embrace)", which Vibe magazine called one of the "Top 5 R&B songs of 2022." In April 2022, Brown announced his "One of Them Ones" summer tour with rapper Lil Baby. He also started a new multi-year residency at Drai's Nightclub in Las Vegas.
In June 2022, Brown released an Afrobeats song with Nigerian singer Wizkid called "Call Me Every Day". Breezy was released on June 24, 2022, and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. An expanded version with nine new songs was released in July. The deluxe edition of Breezy was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 65th Grammy Awards.
In September 2022, Brown won International Artiste of the Year at the Headies awards. In October 2022, he appeared as a special guest at Usher's Las Vegas Residency. Usher called Brown "a legend." In November 2022, Brown released two Christmas songs. He also announced that the American Music Awards canceled his planned tribute to Michael Jackson for the 40th anniversary of Thriller. This cancellation caused a lot of discussion among fans and other artists.
Brown's European tour in 2023 sold out all 24 scheduled arena dates, with 7 extra dates added. This was his first tour in Europe since 2016 and his first concerts in the United Kingdom since his ban from entering the country was lifted.
In January 2023, Brown passed Elvis Presley for the most gold-certified singles by the RIAA among all male singers. In August 2023, he released "How We Roll" with Ciara. He also headlined a concert in Jamaica.
2023–Present: 11:11
In June 2023, Brown released "Summer Too Hot", the first song from his eleventh album. This song was nominated for Best R&B Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. Brown announced his next album would be called 11:11. He said the album would have 11 songs, a shorter list than his previous albums. In October 2023, he released the Afrobeats song "Sensational" featuring Nigerian artists Lojay and Davido. This song reached number one on Urban and Rhythmic radio.
In October 2023, Brown clarified that the album would actually have 22 songs. In November 2023, he confirmed seven featured artists, including Lojay, Davido, Future, and Byron Messia. He released "Nightmares" featuring Byron Messia in November. 11:11 was released on November 10, 2023. The album is a double album with 11 songs on each side. It mixes R&B, pop, Afrobeats, and dancehall. 11:11 debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200.
Towards the end of 2023, Brown performed concerts in the Middle East. He spoke about the ongoing war in Gaza at a concert in Dubai, encouraging love and positivity. In December 2023, Vevo reported that Brown was one of the most-watched artists globally. In January 2024, with Tee Grizzley's song "IDGAF" featuring Chris Brown and Mariah the Scientist, he became the first artist in the 21st century to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 for twenty years in a row. In March 2024, Brown announced "The 11:11 Tour" in North America.
In April 2024, he released 11:11 (Deluxe), with 13 extra songs and features from artists like Lil Wayne and Bryson Tiller.
Artistry and Style
Musical Influences
Chris Brown has said that many artists inspire him, especially Michael Jackson. Brown states, "Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer." His songs like "She Ain't You" and "Fine China" show Jackson's influence in both music and dance. Usher is another important influence for Brown. He said, "If it wasn't for Usher, then Chris Brown couldn't exist." Other artists who inspire him include Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, and Stevie Wonder. For his rapping, he looks up to Tupac and Lil Wayne.
Musical Style
Brown's music usually combines traditional R&B with influences from hip hop and pop. His R&B style is clear in songs like "Don't Judge Me" and "WE (Warm Embrace)". Music critics have praised his versatility and how he has helped R&B music evolve. His first song, "Run It!", showed how he would mix different sounds. His album F.A.M.E. is seen as defining his musical style. It included R&B, pop, hip hop, dancehall, and rock.
His album Fortune had more electronic music, including house and EDM. On X and Indigo, he showed off his singing voice. Brown has always included hip hop in his music. He started rapping more on mixtapes and in songs like "Look at Me Now". His dance-pop songs like "Forever" and "Beautiful People" were also very popular. More recently, on Indigo and 11:11, Brown has added Afrobeats to his music.
Song Themes
Brown's songs often have "emotional" or "hedonistic" lyrics. They cover themes like desire, regret, romantic love, heartbreak, and internal conflict. Some songs also explore the challenges of fame. His songwriting is seen as one of his strengths compared to other R&B singers. Brown has said his songs come from his own experiences, mixed with artistic ideas.
Voice
Brown has a light lyric tenor voice. His vocal talent was first noticed by his mother when he was young. His song "Take You Down" earned him a Grammy award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
Brown is known as a dynamic singer. His performances often include harmonization, vocal runs, and melisma. His voice was described as "youthful" on his first two albums. But on later albums like Graffiti and F.A.M.E., his voice became more mature. Critics praised his ability to sing well in different genres like R&B, Europop, and rap.
His songs "Liquor" and "Go Crazy" show his harmonizing skills. Songs like "Lost & Found" and "No Guidance" feature energetic singing with a wide range of emotions. On "Don't Judge Me", he shows off his soft, soothing vocals. Some songs on Heartbreak on a Full Moon highlight his falsetto voice. He has also shown his fast-rapping ability in songs like "Look at Me Now".
Dancing
Chris Brown's dancing and stage presence are highly praised. Many compare his moves to Michael Jackson's. Brown says he taught himself to dance by copying Jackson's moves as a child. He then developed his own unique style. His music videos often feature complex dance routines. For example, "Turn Up the Music" had futuristic moves. "Fine China" had Jackson-inspired choreography. "Zero" showed different styles like popping and his signature spin.
Some of his most famous live dance performances include his "Thriller" recreation in 2006. At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, he performed a medley that included flying. In 2015, he did an acclaimed front-flip while freestyling to Future's "March Madness." In movies like Stomp the Yard and Battle of the Year, Brown showed his breakdancing skills.
Street Art
Besides music, Brown is known for creating graffiti art. His artwork is described as "manga-inspired" and "abstract." Brown says he has painted since childhood, starting with school walls. He feels drawing and painting allow him to express himself freely.
Brown has created street art under the name Konfused. He has painted buildings for radio stations like Hot 97. In 2015, he worked on walls at The Grammy Museum, mixing his spray paint with images of famous musicians. Brown has made graffiti art in cities like Los Angeles, London, and Amsterdam.
His painting and dancing skills were combined when he painted the Heartbreak on a Full Moon album cover while dancing. In 2020, he painted a mural in memory of Kobe Bryant.
Acting Career
Brown has also had an acting career. In 2007, he made his film debut in the dance drama Stomp the Yard. He also had a main role in the Christmas comedy This Christmas (2007). He played Will Tutt in three episodes of the TV series The O.C. in 2007. He also appeared as himself on children's shows like Sesame Street (2007) and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2008). He has acted in films such as Takers (2010), Think Like a Man (2012), and Battle of the Year (2013). He produced and starred in a documentary about himself called Welcome to My Life (2017). Brown also played a supporting role in the sports comedy She Ball (2021).
He made a guest appearance as a rapper in the TV show Black-ish in 2017.
Achievements and Awards
Chris Brown is one of the most successful and awarded artists in R&B music. Many call him the "King of R&B." As of 2023, he has sold over 217 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He is also one of the highest-earning African American touring artists. Brown is one of the best-selling digital artists ever. As of 2024, he has 114.5 million digital singles certified in the US, the most for any male R&B singer.
In May 2019, Brown passed James Brown for the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 among R&B singers. In May 2020, he became the first R&B artist to have 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100. In July 2022, Brown passed Elvis Presley for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among male singers. He also has the most charted songs on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. In September 2022, Brown became the first R&B singer to have over 50 top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He also holds the record for the most consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for a male R&B artist. In January 2023, Brown broke Elvis Presley's record for the most gold-certified singles by the RIAA among all male singers. In February 2023, he became the first male singer in RIAA history to have 20 multi-platinum singles.
For radio success, Brown is tied with Beyoncé for the fourth most number ones on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart. He also holds the record for the two longest-running number one hits on this chart. In January 2020, his song "No Guidance" was number one for 27 weeks. The next year, "Go Crazy" broke his own record, staying at number one for 28 weeks.
Brown has won a total of 202 awards from 516 nominations. These include a Grammy Award, 19 BET Awards, 4 Billboard Music Awards, and 5 American Music Awards. He is the second most awarded artist in the history of the BET Awards, after Beyoncé. Brown is also tied with Bruno Mars as the second most awarded artist at the Soul Train Music Awards. He is the first American artist and only R&B artist to win a Headies award for his impact on the Nigerian music industry.
Personal Life
Relationships
From 2007 to 2009, Brown dated singer Rihanna. In 2011, Brown started dating Karrueche Tran. In February 2012, Rihanna and Brown released remixes of their songs, leading people to wonder about their relationship. In January 2013, Rihanna confirmed they were back together. She said, "He's not the monster everybody thinks. He's a good person. He has a fantastic heart." They also worked together on the song "Nobody's Business". In May 2013, Brown stated they had broken up again. Brown is a father to one son and two daughters.
Beliefs
Brown grew up going to church every day. He has talked about a spiritual experience he had while singing in church. In 2015, he told Vibe that God is the only thing he fears. He said he prays every day, not for success, but for knowledge, understanding, and peace of mind. He believes that when he helps others, he is also blessed.
Business Ventures
In 2007, Brown started his own record label, CBE (Chris Brown Entertainment). He has signed artists like Kevin McCall and Sevyn Streeter. In 2014, the label began to focus only on Brown's music.
In October 2009, Brown launched Mechanical Dummy, a website about technology, music, fashion, and culture. Brown was the creative director.
Brown used to own fourteen Burger King restaurants, but he sold them in 2022. In November 2012, Brown started a charity called the "Symphonic Love Foundation." It supports arts programs for kids and health and education programs.
In May 2012, Brown worked with artist Ron English to create a limited-edition toy line called "Dum English." In November 2013, he partnered with Sprayground, a backpack company, to launch a line of custom backpacks.
In November 2021, Brown launched his own cereal, "Breezy's Cosmic Crunch." In May 2022, he partnered with a clothing brand and an online media company to launch an NFT collection called "The Auracles." In July 2022, Brown released another NFT collection, "The Breezyverse."
In October 2023, Faraday Future, an electric vehicle company, announced that Brown would be an ambassador and Co-Creation Officer. In March 2024, Brown launched a line of disposable vapes.
Fashion
In 2012, Brown launched his own streetwear clothing line called Black Pyramid. In 2016, the brand expanded globally. In December 2015, the Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape announced Brown as the face of their high-end line, BAPE Black Label.
In 2016, Brown partnered with German streetwear company Snipes for a summer clothing collection. He also modeled for Philipp Plein's fall and winter campaign. In 2016, he described his style as "self-awareness, self-confidence." In May 2023, Brown partnered with a 3D printed footwear company to launch his own line of 3D printed slides called NAMI.
Discography
Studio albums
- Chris Brown (2005)
- Exclusive (2007)
- Graffiti (2009)
- F.A.M.E. (2011)
- Fortune (2012)
- X (2014)
- Royalty (2015)
- Heartbreak on a Full Moon (2017)
- Indigo (2019)
- Breezy (2022)
- 11:11 (2023)
Collaborative albums
- Fan of a Fan: The Album (with Tyga) (2015)
Tours
Brown has led many concert tours around the world. He has also co-headlined tours with Trey Songz and Lil Baby. Chris Brown is one of the highest-earning African American touring artists ever. Between 2006 and 2022, he earned $166 million from 284 shows. In 2023, he earned another $34 million from his tour.
Headlining Tours
- Up Close and Personal Tour (2006)
- The UCP Exclusive Tour (2007)
- Fan Appreciation Tour (2009)
- F.A.M.E. Tour (2011)
- Carpe Diem Tour (2012)
- One Hell of a Nite Tour (2015–2016)
- The Party Tour (2017)
- Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour (2018)
- Indigoat Tour (2019)
- Under the I'''***'''e Tour (2023)
- The 11:11 Tour (2024)
Co-headlining Tours
- Between the Sheets Tour (with Trey Songz) (2015)
- One of Them Ones Tour (with Lil Baby) (2022)
Supporting Tours
- Scream V Encore Tour (2005)
- The Beyoncé Experience (Australia dates) (2007)
- Good Girl Gone Bad Tour (the Philippines, Oceania) (2008)
Selected Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Stomp the Yard | Duron Williams | |
| This Christmas | Michael "Baby" Whitfield | ||
| 2010 | Takers | Jesse Attica | |
| 2012 | Think Like a Man | Alex | |
| 2013 | Battle of the Year | Rooster | |
| 2021 | She Ball | T.A.K.O. |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Access Granted | Himself | Episode: "Chris Brown: Yo" |
| Soul Train | Himself | Episode: "Chris Brown/The Pussycat Dolls/Na'sha" | |
| 2006 | Showtime at the Apollo | Himself | Episode: "Chris Brown/YoungBloodZ" |
| One on One | Himself | Episode: "Recipe for Disaster" | |
| Saturday Disney | Himself | Episode: "Word Up" | |
| So You Think You Can Dance | Himself | Episode: "Top 10 Results" | |
| In the Mix | Himself | Episode: "Episode #3.5" | |
| All of Us | Brandon | Recurring Cast: Season 2 | |
| 2007 | The O.C. | Will Tutt | Recurring Cast: Season 4 |
| Sesame Street | Himself | Episode: "The Bookaneers" | |
| Walmart Soundcheck | Himself | Episode: "Chris Brown" | |
| 106 & Park Top 10 Live | Himself/Host | Episode: "August 8, 2007" | |
| B InTune TV | Himself | Episode: "Episode #2.8" & "#2.12" | |
| 2008 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Himself | Episode: "Doin' Time in Suite 2330" |
| Star Academy | Himself | Episode: "October 17, 2008" | |
| Australian Idol | Himself | Episode: "Top 6 Verdict" | |
| 2010 | The Rachel Zoe Project | Himself | Episode: "Hustling for Haiti" |
| 2011 | Inside West Coast Customs | Himself | Episode: "Chris Brown's First Love" |
| Saturday Night Live | Himself | Episode: "Russell Brand/Chris Brown" | |
| When I Was 17 | Himself | Episode: "Chris Brown, Joe Jonas, Selita Ebanks" | |
| Funk Flex Full Throttle | Himself | Episode: "Episode #2.2" | |
| Tosh.0 | Himself | Episode: "Board Breaker" | |
| 2015 | American Idol | Himself | Episode: "Winner Announced" |
| Punk'd | Himself | Episode: "K. Michelle & Chris Brown" | |
| Real Husbands of Hollywood | Himself | Episode: "Hart Medication: Part 2" | |
| Ballbustaz Tv | Himself | Episode: "Black Pyramids" | |
| 2016 | From tha Bottom 2 tha Top | Himself | 1 episode |
| Big Boy's Big Brawl | Himself | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2017 | Black-ish | Richard Youngsta | Episode: "Richard Youngsta" |
| 2024 | Coulda Been House | Himself | Episode: "You Got Served" |
Documentaries
| Year | Title |
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| 2007 | Chris Brown: Journey to South Africa |
| 2008 | A Star Is Born - Chris Brown |
| 2012 | Bad 25 |
| 2017 | Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life |
Images for kids
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Brown in 2013
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In Spanish: Chris Brown (cantante) para niños
