Chris Brown

Birth Name:

Christopher Maurice Brown

Birth Place:

Tappahannock, Virginia, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Producer

Won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist in 2006
Started imitating Michael Jackson's dance moves at age 2 and soon began singing in his church choir and competing in talent shows
Produced four top 10 singles in his debut, self-titled R&B album, which went double platinum
Was discovered by a record producer at age 13 and signed to Jive Records by 15
Quote: "You can take my life story or scenarios or songs and relate to them, and apply them to your everyday life․ You know, whether it be personal or musical, I just think I'm a walking art piece, just a ball of creativity․"
Quote: "I drew a lot of inspiration from the Ginuwines, the Ushers, the Michael Jacksons, the James Browns, Sam Cooke․ I was never afraid to take those steps or cross those boundaries of trying to be equal to those guys․"
Has been in the R&B industry since his teenage years, in which he produced two double platinum albums
Released four hit singles in 2005, including "Kiss Kiss," "Forever," "With You" and "Run It!"
Invested in Burger King by buying 14 franchises of the restaurant chain
Studied parkour and martial arts to prepare for his role in the film "Takers․"
Once received a phone call from his idol Michael Jackson, who exclaimed to be a fan of his song "Shortie Like Mine․"
Was once pulled off stage while performing on his Up Close & Personal tour when he reached out to touch the hands of several girls in the audience

Fast Facts