Chris Brown

Christopher Maurice Brown{{cite news| title= Chris Brown| url= https://thevogue.com/artists/chris-brown/| last= Williams| website= thevogue.com| publisher= Forty5 LLC| access-date= January 14, 2025}} was born on May 5, 1989,{{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}} in Tappahannock, Virginia,{{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}} to Joyce Hawkins, a former day care center director, and Clinton Brown, a corrections officer at a local prison.{{cite news|title=The new Michael Jackson|work=The Times |location= UK |url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article728620.ece|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110617005445/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article728620.ece|url-status= dead| archive-date=June 17, 2011|date=February 12, 2006|access-date=May 28, 2009 | first=Robin | last=Eggar}}{{cite web|title=Chris Brown Biography |work=NME |location=UK|url=https://www.nme.com/artists/chris-brown#biography|access-date=January 12, 2009}} He has an older sister, Lytrell Bundy,{{cite magazine |year=2007 |title=Chris Brown 1989– |journal=Biography Today |volume=16 |issue=2 |page=27 |publisher= Omnigraphics, Inc. |isbn=978-0-7808-0970-3 |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=l2XwDOYQkHkC&q=essex+high+school |issn=1058-2347}} a bank employee. Music was always present in Brown's life beginning in his childhood. He would listen to soul albums that his parents owned, and eventually began to show interest in the hip-hop scene.

His parents had divorced when he was 6 years old, and his mother's boyfriend{{efn|According to at least one source, Brown called Donnelle Hawkins his stepdad, and both Donnelle and Brown's mother share that surname, indicated they were married.}} terrified him by subjecting her to domestic violence.{{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 }} In a 2017 self-documentary film, Welcome to My Life, Brown recalls the couple's 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. Donnelle vented his anger and frustration on Brown's mother. "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".{{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| website=Salon.com| first=Rachel |last= Leah| date= October 20, 2017 |access-date= January 13, 2025}}

Brown taught himself to sing and dance at a young age and often cites Michael Jackson as his inspiration. He began to perform in his church choir and in several local talent shows.{{cite web |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}} 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 11 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'."{{cite web|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|date= September 13, 2023|access-date= December 16, 2023|archive-date= December 16, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231216192847/https://therewxndz.com/2023/09/chris-brown-joins-shannon-sharpe-on-club-shay-shay-podcast/|url-status= dead}} When he mimicked an Usher performance of "My Way", his mother recognized his vocal talent, and they began to look for the opportunity of a record deal.

At age 16,{{cite news| title= Chris Brown: History of Violence| url= https://umassdtorch.com/2024/10/30/chris-brown-history-of-violence/| website= UMassDTorch.com | publisher= University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | date= October 30, 2024| first= Luke | last= Perier| access-date= January 13, 2025}} Brown dropped out of Essex High School in Virginia in late 2004 or early 2005{{cite news| url= https://foxsportsradio.iheart.com/content/2019-06-12-chris-brown/| title= Chris Brown| website= foxsportsradio.iheart.com| publisher= Fox Sports | date= June 12, 2019| access-date= January 14, 2025}} to relocate and pursue a music career.

At age 13, Brown was discovered by Hitmission Records, a local production team that visited the gas station where his father worked, while searching for new talent.{{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}} 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.{{cite web|title=Chris Brown Reveals Diddy Refused To Sign Him To Bad Boy |work=Vibe|date=June 23, 2022 |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-diddy-bad-boy-1234670916/}} Hitmission's Lamont Fleming provided voice coaching for Brown. 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".{{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}} Davis later had Brown auditioning in her New York office, and she immediately took him to meet the former president of 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.{{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| date=September 14, 2023 |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/}} Brown then started to sojourn in Harlem, New York City, to seek a record deal.{{cite magazine |magazine=VA Vibe|title=Another One of Our Own Has Made it|date=September 2005|last=Johnson|first=Brian|pages=5–8}} 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."{{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}} Brown attended Essex High School in Virginia until late 2004, when he moved to New York to pursue his music career.

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."{{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 }} 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." Brown said in a 2013 interview, 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 convinced him to stick to just singing, because according to him "it wasn't acceptable yet" for an R&B singer to also rap on records.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6P0NDXgFqo|title=FULL INTERVIEW Chris Brown on Ebro in the Morning!|date=November 3, 2014 |access-date=November 7, 2021|via= YouTube}}

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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. He has worked with producers and songwriters Scott Storch, Cool & Dre, Sean Garrett, Jazze Pha, and others, and has said that they "really believed in [him]".{{cite web|title=At 16, Chris Brown 'runs' the charts|work= Today.com |publisher= MSNBC |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/16-chris-brown-runs-charts-wbna10382525|date=October 1, 2006|access-date=December 8, 2005}} Brown co-wrote half of the tracks. "I write about the things that 16 year olds go through every day," he said in 2009. "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."{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/yhif/brown_chris/ |title=Chris Brown |work= MTV.com | first= Brandee J. |last= 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 }} The whole album took less than eight weeks to produce. In 2023, Brown described working on his first album as a "learning experience", recalling that he felt "insecure" about releasing "Run It!" as his first single.

The album's lead single, "Run It!", was a great commercial success, making Brown the first male act since Montell Jordan in 1995 to have his debut single to reach the summit of the Billboard Hot 100—later remaining for four additional weeks. Three other singles, "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)", "Gimme That", and "Say Goodbye", were successful, peaking in the top 20 on the same chart.{{cite magazine |url= https://www.billboard.com/artist/chris-brown/chart-history/hsi/ |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20211117194750/https://www.billboard.com/artist/chris-brown/chart-history/hsi/ |archive-date= November 17, 2021 |title= Artist Chart History – Chris Brown – Singles |magazine=Billboard.com |access-date=April 12, 2009 |url-status=dead }} Released on November 29, 2005, the self-titled Chris Brown album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 154,000 copies.{{cite web| url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1511011/20051006/brown__chris__18_.jhtml|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20051029172836/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1511011/20051006/brown__chris__18_.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date= October 29, 2005| 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}}{{cite web|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 }} Decca Aitkenhead of The Guardian wrote that it was "a smooth slice of commercial R&B".{{Cite news| url= https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/04/chris-brown-rihanna-interview-x|title = Chris Brown: 'It was the biggest wake-up call'|website = TheGuardian.com| date=October 4, 2013 | last1= Aitkenhead | first1=Decca }} Chris Brown sold over three million copies in the US and was certified three times platinum by the RIAA; worldwide, it sold six million copies.{{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 }}{{cite web |url= https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|title=Gold & Platinum| website= RIAA.com | publisher= Recording Industry Association of America |access-date= November 7, 2021}}

On June 13, 2006, Brown released a DVD entitled Chris Brown's Journey, which shows footage of him traveling through England and Japan, preparing 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 and The N's Brandon T. Jackson Show on its pilot episode.{{cite web| first= Brandee J.| last= Tecson |date= January 7, 2006| url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1519861/20060106/brown__chris__18_.jhtml| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20060114190634/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1519861/20060106/brown__chris__18_.jhtml |title= Chris Brown Switches Over To Acting — And Can't Get A Date| work= MTV.com| archivedate= January 14, 2006| access-date= October 27, 2008}}{{cite news| url= http://tv.nytimes.com/show/185108/Brandon-T-Jackson-Show/overview | title= Brandon T Jackson Show| work= The New York Times | access-date= October 27, 2008}}

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In January 2007, Brown landed a small role as a band geek in the fourth season of the American television series The O.C..{{cite web|last=Rodriguez |first=Jayson |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1539927/chris-brown-play-band-geek-on-oc.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317041405/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1539927/chris-brown-play-band-geek-on-oc.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 17, 2011 |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}} Brown then made his film debut in Stomp the Yard, alongside Ne-Yo, Meagan Good and Columbus Short on January 12, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1548995/ne-yo-chris-brown-open-up-about-stepping-up-for-stomp-the-yard/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211145818/http://www.mtv.com/news/1548995/ne-yo-chris-brown-open-up-about-stepping-up-for-stomp-the-yard/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 11, 2015|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}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/my-super-sweet-16/chris-brown-1118667/|title=My Super Sweet 16: Chris Brown Episode Summary | website= 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}}

Shortly after ending his summer tour with Ne-Yo, Brown quickly began production for his second studio album, Exclusive. The album's lead single, "Wall to Wall" was released, and it didn't reach the chart success of his previous singles, peaking at number 79 on US 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", 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", produced by Stargate (a producers duo known at the time for their work with R&B singer Ne-Yo), was released as the third single from Exclusive, and had even bigger worldwide success than "Kiss Kiss", becoming one of the all-time best-selling singles, and reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Exclusive was released in the US on November 6, 2007. According to The Guardian the album demonstrated "his agility in fusing R&B with the era’s auto-tuned strain of pop-leaning hip-hop".{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/14/chris-brown-the-downfall-of-the-disgraced-rb-hit-maker|title = Chris Brown: The downfall of the disgraced R&B hit-maker|website = TheGuardian.com|date = 14 May 2018}} The album debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 294,000 copies in its first week,{{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}} becoming a bigger commercial success than his previous outing.{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/person/chris-brown|title=Chris Brown|website=Metacritic|date=October 7, 1986 |access-date=November 7, 2021}} Exclusive was certified four times platinum by the RIAA.{{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 }}

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.{{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 }} On November 21, 2007, Brown appeared as a leading role in This Christmas, a family drama starring Regina King.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1551660/christmas-keeps-on-giving-join-chris-brown-on-holiday-flicks-set/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204192257/http://www.mtv.com/news/1551660/christmas-keeps-on-giving-join-chris-brown-on-holiday-flicks-set/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 4, 2014|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}} He also contributed to the soundtrack of the movie, that contains his cover versions of "Try a Little Tenderness" and "This Christmas", the latter has been certified platinum by the RIAA. To further support the album Exclusive, Brown embarked on his The Exclusive Holiday Tour, visiting over thirty venues in US. 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 received worldwide success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=jordin sparks|chart=all}} |title=Jordin Sparks Hot 100 Chart History |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 4, 2011}} He also made a guest appearance on David Banner' single "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. In 2008, Brown did of a commercial spot for Doublemint gum, creating a jingle commissioned by an advertising company working for Wrigley. Brown first created the short version for the commercial, then extended and expanded it into a full song, "Forever", during another recording session.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/surprise-your-favorite-chris-brown-song-is-a-gum-ad-179494/ | title=Surprise! Your Favorite Chris Brown Song is a Gum Ad | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=July 28, 2008 }} "Forever" was later released as a single anticipating Brown's re-issue of Exclusive. The song was noted for being Brown's first record to venture into the dance-pop genre, becoming one of his biggest singles, reaching number two on Billboard Hot 100. Billboard wrote positively of the single, stating in its 2008 review that Brown "has proved as 2008's pop/R&B prince that he has talent and charm to command the charts for as long he chooses".{{cite magazine| last= Menachem| first= Michael|url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/content_display/reviews/singles/e3id5f52df31901946cc6e2d5c411bfe19f | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080715162411/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/content_display/reviews/singles/e3id5f52df31901946cc6e2d5c411bfe19f| url-status= dead|title= Single Reviews: Forever| magazine= Billboard| access-date= August 13, 2008 |archivedate=July 15, 2008}} The re-issue, titled Exclusive: The Forever Edition, was released on June 3, 2008, seven months after the original version, featuring four new tracks, and pushed the album's success further. In August 2008, Brown guest-starred on Disney's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as himself.{{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 }} Towards the end of 2008, Brown was named the Artist of the Year by Billboard magazine, with the songs "With You", "Forever" and "No Air" resulting three of the top 10 most sold singles of 2008 in the US.{{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| website= today.msnbc.msn.com |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 }}

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In 2008, Brown began work on his third studio album, announced to be called Graffiti, promising to experiment with a different musical direction inspired by singers 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."{{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 | website= ITV.com|access-date=May 27, 2009}} Following the domestic violence scandal involving Brown and his then-girlfriend, musician/actress Rihanna on February 8, 2009, a major part of mass media took positions against the singer. The scandal also caused Brown to lose significant endorsements, including the one with Doublemint, with some music stations across the US briefly banning Brown's songs.{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/chris-brown-loses-endorsement-deal-after-arrest/ | title=Chris Brown loses endorsement deal after arrest | date=February 11, 2009 }} The singer later participated in numerous television appearances during the year to express himself publicly about it. He spoke about it to ABC News: "I never ever had problems with anger. No, no domestic violence with any of my past girlfriends or any altercations. I never was that kind of person. I look at it, and it's really, like really difficult. It's like, 'How could I be that person?'".{{cite web | url= https://abcnews.go.com/2020/chris-brown-interview-rihanna-robin-roberts/story?id=9216894 | title=Chris Brown: Rihanna 'Knows How Sorry I Am' | website=ABC News }} In the 2017 self-documentary, Welcome to My Life, Brown says his reputation dropped sharply after his 2009 assault on Rihanna, "I went from being on top of the world, number one songs, being kind of like America's sweetheart, to being public enemy number one."{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/04/18/chris-brown-talks-rihanna-assault-welcome-to-my-life-documentary-trailer/83185272/ |title=Chris Brown opens up about Rihanna assault in documentary trailer |date=April 18, 2016 |first= Hoai-Tran | last= Bui |newspaper=USA Today |access-date=January 13, 2022}} 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" 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.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. According to Mikael Wood of Los Angeles Times, the album is made of an "upbeat" part, that "can be considered the sonic sequel to 'Forever'", mixed with power ballads, observed to express his remorse and feelings following the Rihanna incident.Wood, Mikael. [http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/12/album-review-chris-browns-graffiti.html Review: Graffiti]. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved on 2009-12-15. The album, compared to its two predecessors, was a commercial and critical failure, debuting at number 7 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 102,000 copies in its first week,{{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}} and receiving generally negative reviews from critics. Despite this, Graffiti was nominated for two Grammy Awards; including one for the Best Contemporary R&B Album and the other for the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the track, "Take My Time" featuring Tank. As of March 23, 2011, it has sold 341,000 copies in the US.

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".{{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}} The performance and his emotional turmoil resonated with several celebrities present at the ceremony, including Trey Songz, Diddy and Taraji P. Henson. 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".{{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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100701020803/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1642480/20100628/brown__chris__18_.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 1, 2010|publisher=MTV News|access-date=December 4, 2011}} 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".{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1642655/chris-browns-bet-awards-mj-tribute-was-spectacular-jermaine-jackson-says/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141204193806/http://www.mtv.com/news/1642655/chris-browns-bet-awards-mj-tribute-was-spectacular-jermaine-jackson-says/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 4, 2014|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}} 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. 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,{{cite web| url = http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1596085/20081001/story.jhtml| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081003025549/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1596085/20081001/story.jhtml| url-status = dead| archive-date = October 3, 2008| title = MTV| website = MTV}} and also served as executive producer of the film.

During 2010, Brown released three free mixtapes: In My Zone (Rhythm & Streets), Fan of a Fan (collaborative mixtape with rapper Tyga), and In My Zone 2, which featured a new writing style for the singer, 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", 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 some of the biggest names in the hip-hop scene of that time, including Drake, Kanye West, André 3000, Rick Ross, Fabolous, and T.I. He later released the solo track "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.

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In September 2010, Brown announced his album, F.A.M.E., a backronym for "Forgiving All My Enemies", would be released in October. The album's first single, "Yeah 3x", a dance-pop song, different from the urban content of the previous mixtapes. The single received big international success, entering 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", featuring rappers Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, that reached number one on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,{{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}} where it remained for eight consecutive weeks.{{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 }} It also reached number one on the US Hot Rap Songs chart.{{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}} The single became the best-selling rap song of 2011, as well as one of all-time best-selling singles in the US. Stereogum while critiquing Brown's public image during a review, praised his musical ability and the track, stating that "It brings me no joy to report that 'Look At Me Now' is a 10".{{cite web | url=https://www.stereogum.com/2218341/the-number-ones-chris-browns-kiss-kiss-feat-t-pain/columns/the-number-ones/ | title=The Number Ones: Chris Brown's 'Kiss Kiss' (Feat. T-Pain) | date=3 April 2023 }}

Brown's fourth studio album F.A.M.E. was first released on March 18, 2011. Defined by critics as a "musical kaleidoscope" for its versatile sound, the album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 270,000 copies, giving Brown his first number-one album in the US.{{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}} Steve Jones of USA Today said that the album showed "a more mature, confident and adventurous Brown who has emerged in the wake of all the drama, and he has delivered the strongest album of his career".{{cite web | url=https://www.mtv.com/news/1wqv51/chris-brown-fame-reviews | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214124657/https://www.mtv.com/news/1wqv51/chris-brown-fame-reviews | url-status=dead | archive-date=December 14, 2023 | title=Chris Brown's 'F.A.M.E.': The Reviews Are In! | website=MTV }} The album's third single, "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.{{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}} "She Ain't You" was released as the album's fourth US single, while "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 in Australia and North America.

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".{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/bet-awards/nominees|title=Winners {{pipe}} BET Awards 2021|website=BET|access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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".{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/hip-hop-awards/nominees|title=Winners and Nominations {{pipe}} BET Hip Hop Awards 2021|website=BET|access-date=November 7, 2021}} At the 2011 Soul Train Music Awards, F.A.M.E. won Album of the Year.{{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=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}} The album has also earned Brown three Grammy Award nominations at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album, as well as Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for "Look at Me Now".{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees |title=Nominees And Winners | website= grammy.com |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20111201232857/http://www.grammy.com/nominees |archive-date=December 1, 2011 |url-status=dead}} On February 12, 2012, Brown won his first 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.

Originally, Brown wanted F.A.M.E. to be a double-disc, consisting 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.{{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}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/rca-s-new-executive-team-named-under-ceo-1005324782.story| title= Pro Posts}}{{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}} Brown's fifth studio album Fortune was anticipated with the release of "Strip", "Sweet Love", "Till I Die", and the top 10 singles "Turn Up the Music" and "Don't Wake Me Up". Fortune was released on July 3, 2012. The album's musical style was noted for mixing Brown's R&B with pop and electronic music. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200,{{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}} but received negative reviews from critics. Los Angeles Times wrote that the album is "brash and commercial", stating that "Brown’s “F.A.M.E.” hit with a solid combination of freaky, heavy-duty R&B bangers and the requisite sex-in-bed seduction numbers. But Fortune, his fifth studio album, is the work of an artist who has gone all-in with a handful of commercial tracks designed to get Our Hero paid and back in America’s good graces".{{cite web | url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-xpm-2012-jul-02-la-et-0703-chris-brown-review-20120703-story.html | title=Review: Chris Brown's 'Fortune' is brash and commercial | website=Los Angeles Times | date=July 2, 2012 }} Despite the negative reception, it was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 55th Grammy Awards. To further promote the album, Brown embarked on his Carpe Diem Tour in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Trinidad.

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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", where he expresses a reflection on the dark side of fame, and 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1702144/chris-brown-home-music-video/ |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210415183027/http://www.mtv.com/news/1702144/chris-brown-home-music-video/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 15, 2021|title=Chris Brown Wants To Go Back 'Home' On New Track|first=Maurice|last=Bobb|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}} On March 26, 2013, Brown announced the release of X, in various interviews and listening sessions.{{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}} In an interview with Ebony, Brown spoke of taking his music in a different direction and changing his sound from the pop-infused and sexually explicit one of the previous album Fortune, to a more mature, soulful and vulnerable theme for the album.{{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}} On March 29, 2013, he released the critically acclaimed "Fine China" as the lead single of X. Yahoo! lauded 'Fine China' as "a soulful, 1970's-inspired track" and said that it was "Brown's most musical sound to date".{{cite web | url=http://one8one.com/article716.php | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193504/http://one8one.com/article716.php | archive-date=October 29, 2013 | title=Chris Brown releases 'Fine China' }}

Following the release of two other anticipation singles of 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.{{cite web|work=TMZ|url=https://www.tmz.com/2013/08/09/chris-brown-seizure-911-call/|title=Chris Brown 911 Seizure Call|date=August 9, 2013 }}{{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}}) 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."{{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' |magazine= usmagazine.com |date=August 10, 2013 |access-date=October 28, 2013}} On November 20, 2013, Brown was sentenced to an anger management rehabilitation center for three months,{{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.com |date=October 30, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2013}} 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.{{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 | website= Fuse.net |date=November 18, 2013 |access-date=November 20, 2013}} Brown revealed in 2022, that at the time, when he was on the way to go to the counseling, he received a phone call from Prince, that told him to "don't lose focus", wanting a conversation with him about "being special". Brown described the phone call as "one of [his] most influential" moments. 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, at his May 9, 2014, court date, Brown was ordered to serve 131 days in jail for his probation violation, and the collaboration ended up never being released, furthermore, the album was again delayed due to Brown's prison sentence.{{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}}{{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}} While incarcerated, the album's fourth single, "Loyal", became one of Brown's most successful songs, by selling over six million copies in the US, and peaking in the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Brown said in a 2022 interview, that following his release from jail he experienced more episodes of fans explaining to him how some of his records helped them through life-changing situations, making him realize that he was making music for an "actual purpose". "New Flame" featuring Usher and Rick Ross was later released as the album's final single. The title track "X" was released as an instant-gratification track alongside the album pre-order on iTunes on August 25, 2014.{{cite tweet|user=chrisbrown| first= Chris | last= Brown| number= 503877465454813184|date=August 25, 2014|title=Download X on @iTunesMusic today! #XTheAlbum 09/16/14!}}

Brown's sixth studio album, X was released on September 16, 2014.{{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}} The album received positive reviews from critics, that considered it a big improvement compared to its critically panned predecessor Fortune. Brad Wete of Billboard reviewing 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",{{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}} At the 2015 Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for the Best Urban Contemporary Album, while "New Flame" was nominated for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. Commercially, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 selling 146,000 copies in its first week, becoming his sixth consecutive top ten debut in the US. X has been certified double platinum by the RIAA. Pushing the promotion for the album further, Brown performed and appeared at several televised music events and music festivals across the US.

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, and its lead single "Ayo" received commercial success.{{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}} In early 2015, Brown also embarked on his Between the Sheets Tour with Trey Songz.{{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}}

In spring 2015, Brown was featured on DJ Deorro's song "Five More Hours", which received worldwide success.{{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|archive-date=November 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107113610/https://music.apple.com/us/album/five-more-hours-single/971356470|url-status=dead}} On June 24, Brown released "Liquor" as the first single from his seventh studio album, titled Royalty, being dedicated to his daughter.{{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}}{{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 | website= HollywoodLife.com |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 }}{{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}} On October 16, he revealed the album cover.{{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}} On October 13, 2015, Brown announced that Royalty would be released on November 27, 2015.{{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}}{{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| language= de |access-date=November 7, 2021}} After it was revealed that the album has been pushed back to December 18, 2015,{{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}} 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 appearances from Rihanna, Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T, Kelly Rowland, Wale, Tyga, French Montana and Fetty Wap.{{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}} The mixtape is composed by previously unreleased tracks that Brown recorded in different studio sessions between 2012 and 2015. Royalty was released on December 18, 2015, and debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200, selling 184,000 units (162,000 in pure album sales) in its first week.{{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 | last=Smith| first= Trevor}}{{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 }} Brown directed and released eight music videos for the songs of Royalty, serializing them to construct a linear story.{{cite web | url=https://www.eonline.com/news/728382/chris-brown-drops-celeb-filled-8-part-music-video-series-from-royalty-album | title=Chris Brown Drops Celeb-Filled 8 Part Music Video Series from Royalty Album | date=January 6, 2016 }} According to Iyana Robertson of Vibe, Brown on the album "sticks to the absence of a sonic script", showcasing "a pure, palpable display of an “outside of the box” approach to music".{{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=23 December 2015 }} Robertson said that lyrically the album "waves goodbye to amour on its way out the door", noting it to be a "stark contrast to 2014’s X, which included professions of affection".

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Brown started working and recording tracks for his next album few weeks before the release of Royalty, in late 2015. From the first days of 2016, Brown started to preview on his social media accounts several unreleased songs from his recording sessions.{{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| first= Riccardo |last= Falconieri |date= April 13, 2016 | website= rnbjunk.com| language= it| 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}}{{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 | website= inquisitr.com|access-date=May 5, 2016}}{{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| website= rap-up.com|access-date=May 5, 2016}} In March 2016, he collaborated again with Italian DJ Benny Benassi, for the song "Paradise" from the latter's album Danceaholic.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/paradise-single/1098074601|title=Paradise – Single by Benny Benassi & Chris Brown|date=March 31, 2016| via= iTunes | location= Australia| access-date=April 18, 2016}} 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.{{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}} The single was released on May 5, 2016. On July 7, after the 2016 shooting of Dallas police officers, Brown released on his SoundCloud page two piano ballads, "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."{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}}{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}} In 2016, the singer released two hip-hop collaborative mixtapes with his OHB crew, Before the Trap: Nights in Tarzana and Attack the Block.

Throughout 2016 and 2017, he continued sharing several snippets from songs that he was recording. He also built a recording studio inside of his home to work on the album. During this period he embarked two concert tours as well: the European leg of the One Hell of a Nite Tour in 2016, and The Party Tour in 2017.{{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? |website= inquisitr.com|date=November 15, 2016 |access-date=November 7, 2021}}{{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? |website= inquisitr.com|date=February 26, 2017 |access-date=November 7, 2021}}{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}} On December 16, 2016, he released the second official single from the album, "Party", featuring guest vocals from American R&B singer Usher and rapper Gucci Mane. Around this time, Brown decided to create Heartbreak on a Full Moon as a 40-track album. Talking about this decision, he stated in a 2017 interview that he wanted to "outdo expectations" and "push the boundaries on artistry".{{cite AV media |date=October 23, 2017 |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmDo_FJCJl8 |title=Chris Brown On Being Vulnerable, Falling In Love + Taking a Knee |publisher=HOT 97 |via=YouTube |access-date=October 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720174709/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmDo_FJCJl8 |archive-date=July 20, 2021 |url-status=live}} 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. "Privacy" was later released as the album's third single.{{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}}{{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|date=May 2, 2017|access-date=May 18, 2017}}{{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}} On June 7 he released Welcome to My Life, a self-documentary focused on his life and career, directed by Andrew Sandler.{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5588850/|title = Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life|website = IMDb}} Numerous celebrities participated in the movie, describing Brown from a personal and professional point of view. Among them there are Jennifer Lopez, Mike Tyson, Rita Ora, Usher and Tyga.

On August 4, 2017, he released the album's fourth single, the trap song "Pills & Automobiles", featuring fellow American rappers Yo Gotti, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Kodak Black,{{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}} while shortly after he released the fifth single, "Questions".{{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}} On October 25, 2017, Brown organized with Tidal a free pop-up concert in New York City to perform the singles on the album and promote it.{{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}}{{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}}

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.{{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}} He explained the concept for the album in August 2017 during an interview for Complex, saying: "I thought Heartbreak on a Full Moon was a depiction of what my soul wanted to say. It's funny because we're doing a double album. I've done so many records, but all of the records, to me, are personal favorites and I feel like it gets what I want to say across".{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2017/08/stream-chris-brown-pills-automobiles-featuring-yo-gotti-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-kodak-black|title=Chris Brown Releases 'Pills and Automobiles' Video f/ Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and Kodak Black| website=Complex}} Cultural critic and media personality Joe Budden defined Heartbreak on a Full Moon as his best album.{{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 Networks |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}} Despite being counted for only three days of sales, Heartbreak on a Full Moon debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, becoming Brown's ninth consecutive top 10 album on the chart.{{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}} One week after its release Heartbreak on a Full Moon was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for combined sales and album-equivalent units of over 500,000 units in the US, and Brown became the first R&B male artist that went gold in a week since Usher's Confessions in 2004.{{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' | website= vibe.com |date=November 8, 2017|access-date=November 3, 2018}} In 2019 the album has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. On December 13, 2017, he released a 12-track surprise deluxe edition of the album, titled Cuffing Season – 12 Days of Christmas.{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}}{{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}} Brown eventually embarked on his US "Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour" in June 2018 to further promote the album. The opening acts for the tour were 6lack, H.E.R., Rich the Kid, and Jacquees.{{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| website= livenationentertainment.com| access-date=November 7, 2021}}

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On January 31, 2018, shortly after President Donald Trump's 2020 State of the Union Address, Brown released for free the track "State of the Union", a ballad where he expresses a message about social harmony.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-new-song-state-of-the-union-8097394/ | title=Chris Brown Offers His Own 'State of the Union' Message on New Song | magazine=Billboard }}{{cite web | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/81985-chris-brown-delivers-his-personal-state-of-the-union-new-song | title=Chris Brown Delivers His Personal 'State of the Union' | website= HotNewHipHop.com | date=January 31, 2018 }} In February 2018, Brown and rapper Joyner Lucas announced an upcoming collaboration project, titled Angels & Demons, with the release of the single "Stranger Things".{{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}} However, the project ended up never being released. On March 15, 2018, Brown was featured on Lil Dicky's hit single "Freaky Friday". The song became one of the most successful comedy songs in contemporary pop music, topping the charts in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, also entering the top 10 in the US.{{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}}

Following the end of the "Heartbreak on a Full Moon" tour, Brown started to work on his ninth album, Indigo. On January 4, 2019, Brown released "Undecided" as its lead single. "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 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.{{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 |first=C. Vernon II|website=XXL Mag|date=January 5, 2019 |access-date=January 7, 2019}}{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-undecided-8492227|title=Chris Brown Reunites With Scott Storch For New Single 'Undecided': Listen|magazine=Billboard|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=January 7, 2019}} On April 11, he released the second single off the album, "Back to Love". Andy Kellman of AllMusic described the song as a "career highlight",{{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/indigo-mw0003288582 | title=Chris Brown - Indigo Album Reviews, Songs & More | website=AllMusic }} although it failed to chart in the US.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/back-to-love-single/1458658735|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430235356/https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/back-to-love-single/1458658735|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 30, 2019|title=Back to Love – Single by Chris Brown|via=iTunes|access-date=April 16, 2019}} The third single, "Wobble Up", was released a week later, featuring Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy, and a summer tour with Nicki Minaj was announced, but ended up never happening.{{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}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} On April 25, he appeared on a track with Marshmello and Tyga called "Light It Up".{{cite web|url=https://music.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}} On May 2, Brown revealed the list of artists featured on Indigo, including Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, Tyga, Justin Bieber, Juicy J, Juvenile, H.E.R, Tank, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, Joyner Lucas, Gunna and Drake.{{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.com |date=May 2, 2019|access-date=May 4, 2019}}{{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}} The announcement of the Drake collaboration sparked headlines, due to their public feud that lasted for several years. On May 31, he appeared on the commercially successful single "Easy", where he duetted with singer DaniLeigh.{{cite web |title=Chi Chi (feat. Chris Brown) – Single |date=February 4, 2019 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/chi-chi-feat-chris-brown-single/1451144814 |via=iTunes}} On June 8, Brown released "No Guidance" featuring Drake as a single. It debuted at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Brown's 15th top-ten song, and later peaked at number five.{{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}} The single won Best Collaboration Performance, Best Dance Performance and 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.{{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}}

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Indigo was eventually released on June 28, 2019, marking Brown's second double album.{{cite magazine| url= https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-indigo-album-8518018|title=Chris Brown Shares 'Indigo' Album, With Appearances From Lil Wayne, H.E.R. & Tyga: Stream it Now|last=Saponara|first=Michael|magazine= Billboard |date=June 28, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019}} Musically, the album explored his R&B roots, and other genres such as Afrobeats, pop, dancehall and bounce music. According to A.D. Amorosi of The Inquirer, the album's themes mix spiritual awakening with sexuality.{{cite web | url=https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/black-keys-chris-brown-madlib-freddie-gibbs-20190703.html | title=Album reviews: Black Keys, Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, Chris Brown | website= inquirer.com| publisher= Philadelphia Inquirer| date=July 3, 2019 }} In the US, Indigo debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 108,000 album-equivalent units, which included 28,000 pure album sales in its first week, making it his third number-one album in the country.{{cite magazine |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|magazine= Billboard |date= July 8, 2019|access-date=July 11, 2019}} Indigo was further promoted with the release of the single "Heat", which topped the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay chart, and earned Brown his 13th number one on the chart, and second during 2019. 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 "Indigoat Tour" in which he performed the album throughout the US. The tour began on August 20 and ended on October 19. Jay Cridlin of Tampa Bay Times attended the Tampa concert, and reviewing it he said it was "a guilty pleasure", wondering if enjoying his stage presence should be wrong, considering the controversies surrounding his public figure, expressing "At what point do we -- can we, should we -- forget about the blowups and restraining orders, and just marvel at the way Brown splits into a backflip and kick-spins a 360 during 'Drunk Texting'?".{{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= tampabay.com }} The "Indigoat Tour" grossed over $30,100,000 in its 37 shows, selling out most of the venues.{{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}} At the end of the year, Brown was ranked third on Billboard’s "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Decade" for the 2010s, behind Rihanna and Drake in second and first, respectively.

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In December 2019, Brown revealed that he started working on new material for his tenth studio album.{{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 }} 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", which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Brown's first song to spend one full year on the chart.{{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.com}} 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".{{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}} On May 1, 2020, Brown was featured on 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, debuting at number 25.{{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}}

On July 9, 2020, Brown announced via Instagram that the title of his tenth album would be Breezy, a reference to his stage nickname.{{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.com}} 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".{{cite web |title=Ep 1: Making Beats for Chris Brown |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1d8IFpECHE |access-date=November 7, 2021 |via= YouTube}} On August 2, 2021, he announced on his Instagram account that his Breezy album would be accompanied by a short film of the same name, however it ended up never happening.{{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.com}} On January 14, 2022, he released the single "Iffy", which peaked to #1 of the Rhythmic Radio Chart on April 3, 2022.{{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}} On March 27, 2022, Brown co-headined a F1 post-race concert for the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.{{Cite news |date=2022-03-23 |title=Black Eyed Peas to perform at the Jeddah F1 concerts |url=https://www.timeoutriyadh.com/news/black-eyed-peas-f1-saudi-grand-prix |access-date=2024-04-27 |work=Time Out Riyadh |language=en-US}} On April 1, 2022, Brown released the album's second single "WE (Warm Embrace)". The song was listed on the "Top 5 R&B songs of 2022" list by Vibe magazine, that stated "'We' will go down in history as one of Chris Brown’s most timeless songs".{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/lists/best-rb-songs-of-2022/|title=The 25 Best R&B Songs Of 2022|website=Vibe.com|date=January 1, 2023|access-date=May 30, 2023}} On April 26, 2022, Brown announced his US summer tour "One of Them Ones" with rapper Lil Baby.{{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}} The tour included 27 stops in North America and kicked off on July 15. Brown performed at Drai's After Hours Nightclub at 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.{{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/ |access-date=June 16, 2022 |magazine=Billboard}}

On June 17, 2022, one week ahead of the album release, Brown released the audio for an Afrobeats collaboration with Nigerian singer Wizkid titled "Call Me Every Day".{{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}} Breezy was released on June 24, 2022, by RCA Records and CBE and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200.{{cite web | url=https://www.rap-up.com/2022/06/24/chris-brown-breezy-stream/ | title=Stream Chris Brown's New Album 'Breezy' }} On July 8, an expanded version of the album with nine new songs was released.{{cite web | url=https://hiphop-n-more.com/2022/07/chris-brown-deluxe-edition-breezy-album-with-9-new-songs-stream/ | title=Chris Brown Releases Deluxe Edition of 'Breezy' Album with 9 New Songs: Stream | website= HipHop-N-More | date=July 8, 2022 }} At the 65th Grammy Awards, the deluxe edition of Breezy was nominated for Best R&B Album, but lost to Robert Glasper's Black Radio III.{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Taila |date=15 November 2022 |title=2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Winners & Nominees List |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list |access-date=7 February 2023 |website= grammy.com}} Following Glasper's winning, Brown publicly attacked him and The Recording Academy on his social media accounts, later apologizing to the American musician, congratulating him for the accolade, stating he was not the intended target.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/chris-brown-robert-glasper-grammys-2023-loss-1235213175/ | title=Chris Brown Taunts Robert Glasper After Losing Best R&B Album Grammy: 'Who da F— is This?' | magazine=Billboard }}{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-half-apology-robert-glasper-grammys-1234675096/ | title=Chris Brown Sends Half-Assed Apology to Robert Glasper After Grammys Lash Out | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=February 6, 2023 }}

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On September 4, 2022, Brown won international artiste of the year at the 15th annual Headies awards. The category is designed for non-African artists or groups with outstanding achievements and impact on Afrobeats.{{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}} In the summer of 2022, his song "Under the Influence", contained in the extended edition of his 2019 album Indigo, went viral on the TikTok platform, giving the song great commercial success globally. With "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.{{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}} On October 14, 2022, Brown appeared as a special guest at Usher's Las Vegas Residency to perform few songs. At the end of his performance Usher told Brown: "You're a legend. We love you and we gon' continue to keep lifting you up".{{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}} On November 16, 2022, Brown released two Christmas themed songs, "No Time Like Christmas" and "It's Giving Christmas".{{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}} 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 1982 album Thriller. Brown also shared rehearsal footage of the cancelled tribute and stated the performance was cancelled for unknown reasons.{{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}} 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. Which means they canceled the Michael Jackson tribute. Black Music, we in trouble."{{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}} Similarly John Branca, the co-executor of the Michael Jackson Estate stated that the AMAs should be ashamed of themselves and that the cancellation is an attack on Black Music.{{Cite news |date=2022-11-22 |title=John Branca Addresses Tribute Cancellation - Thriller 40 |newspaper=Thriller 40 - Celebrating the Biggest Selling Album of All Time |url=https://www.thriller40.com/news/john-branca-addresses-tribute-cancellation/ |access-date=2023-01-18}} Following the global success of "Under the Influence", the title of the song gave its name to the European tour that Brown subsequently embarked in 2023, the "Under the Influence Tour", which registered sold out during all the 24 arena dates scheduled, with 7 additional dates being later added, also registering sold out.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-commentary/chris-brown-what-do-we-want-1234706828/ | title=What do We Really Want from Chris Brown? | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=March 31, 2023 }} The tour included six nights at London's O2 Arena, three nights at Accor Arena in Paris, three nights at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and more. 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 singer Tyla.{{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.com }}{{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= news24.com }} The tour marked Brown's first tour in Europe since the 2016 European leg of his One Hell of a Nite Tour. The tour also marked Brown's first concerts in the United Kingdom following the revoking of his ban from entering the country implemented in 2010.{{cite web | url= https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/review-chris-brown-manchesters-ao-26436334.amp | title=Review: Chris Brown at Manchester's AO Arena | website= manchestereveningnews.co.uk | date=March 10, 2023 }}{{cite web | url= https://www.standard.co.uk/news/londoners-diary/londoners-diary-chris-brown-valentines-day-party-o2-judi-dench-sadiq-khan-keir-starmer-b1060493.html | title=Unease as Chris Brown taps into Valentine's spirit at London after show party | date=February 15, 2023 |website= standard.co.uk }}

In January 2023, Brown surpassed Elvis Presley for the most 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. In March 2023, Brown became the fifth artist in Billboard's history to reach 10 No. 1s on Billboard{{'}}s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with his hit record Under the Influence.{{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}} 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 and Lil Wayne in first and second, respectively.{{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}} In April 2023, Brown co-headlined Rolling Loud Thailand in its inaugural year, alongside Travis Scott and Cardi B. On August 4, 2023, the single "How We Roll" in collaboration with Ciara was released.{{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}}{{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}} On August 27, 2023, Brown headlined a one off concert from Jamaica National Stadium, titled Chris Brown and Friends Live In Jamaica, as apart his 'Under the Influence Tour'.{{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}}{{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}}

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In June 2023, Brown released "Summer Too Hot", the lead single of his eleventh album. The song was nominated at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance.{{Cite news |date=2023-11-10 |title=Grammy Awards 2024: The main nominees |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67380225 |access-date=2023-11-13}} Brown announced that his next album would be titled 11:11, revealing the album's concept being connected to the homonym numerological belief. Moreover, he shared that the album will contain 11 songs, a much shorter tracklist than his previous albums Heartbreak on a Full Moon, Indigo, and Breezy. On October 20, 2023, Brown released the Afrobeats song "Sensational" featuring Nigerian artists Lojay and Davido, as 11:11's second single. Sensational eventually peaked at #1 on both Urban and Rhythmic radio, as well as on Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart.{{Cite magazine |last=Anderson |first=Trevor |date=2024-03-12 |title=Chris Brown's 'Sensational' Rises to No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/chris-brown-sensational-number-1-mainstream-rb-hip-hop-airplay-chart-1235631689/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2024-03-12 |title=Chris Brown's 'Sensational' Reaches No. 1 at Urban Radio |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2024/03/chris-brown-davido-lojay-sensational-number-one-urban-radio/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2024-03-18 |title=Chris Brown's 'Sensational' Tops Rhythmic Radio |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2024/03/chris-brown-davido-lojay-sensational-number-one-rhythmic-radio/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}} The single also helped Lojay and Davido earn their first Billboard Hot 100 entry.{{Cite magazine |last=Zellner |first=Xander |date=2024-01-29 |title=Hot 100 First-Timers: Afrobeats Artists Davido & Lojay Debut With Features on Chris Brown's 'Sensational' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/davido-lojay-hot-100-debut-chris-brown-sensational-1235591900/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} On September 8, 2023, Brown alongside Mariah the Scientist appeared as featured artists on Tee Grizzley single IDGAF.{{Cite web |last=Cho |first=Regina |date=2023-09-08 |title=Tee Grizzley, Chris Brown, Mariah The Scientist Enjoy Rooftop Views In New 'IDGAF' Video |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/tee-grizzley-chris-brown-mariah-the-scientist-idgaf-video-1234788541/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}} IDGAF eventually peaked at #1 on Urban radio and helped Mariah the Scientist earn her first Billboard Hot 100 entry.{{Cite web |last=Cantor |first=Brian |date=2024-01-28 |title=Tee Grizzley, Chris Brown & Mariah The Scientist's 'IDGAF' Officially Claims #1 At Urban Radio |url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2024/01/28/tee-grizzley-chris-brown-mariah-the-scientists-idgaf-officially-claims-1-at-urban-radio/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Headline Planet |language=en-US}} On October 21, 2023, Brown clarified that the album would actually contain 22 songs as opposed to the 11 he had stated previously.{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Unlocks '11:11' Album Cover / Announces New 22-Track Concept |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|date=October 21, 2023 }} On November 6, 2023, Brown confirmed that there would be 7 featured artists on the album, including Lojay, Davido, Future, Fridayy, Byron Messia and 2 other artists who were listed as hidden features prior to its release.{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Unlocks '11:11' Album Tracklist / Confirms 22 Songs & Eclectic Features |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 |date=November 6, 2023 }}{{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}} On November 7, 2023, Brown released the single "Nightmares" featuring Byron Messia.{{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}} On November 9, he announced that 11:11 would be released on November 10, a day earlier than what previously announced.{{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= HotNewHipHop.com |language=en}} 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".{{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}}

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11:11 was released on November 10, 2023. The album marks Brown's third double album, with its two sides containing 11 tracks each.{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2023-11-10 |title=Chris Brown Drops 11th Studio Album '11:11′ |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-11-11-album-listen-1235467879/ |access-date=2023-11-13 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} The album's musical style mixes R&B, pop music, Afrobeats and dancehall.{{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}} Reviewing 11:11, Kayla Sandiford of Renowned for Sound stated that on the record "Brown does well to demonstrate his dynamic vocal quality". In the US, 11:11 debuted at number nine on the US Billboard 200, making it his 12th consecutive top-ten album in the country.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/stray-kids-rock-star-number-1-billboard-200-1235494895/|title=Stray Kids Score Fourth No. 1 on Billboard 200 With 'ROCK-STAR'|magazine=Billboard|last=Caulfield|first=Keith|date=November 19, 2023|access-date=November 19, 2023}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2023-11-25/|title=November 25, 2023|magazine=Billboard|access-date=November 19, 2023}} 11:11 marks the lowest debut for a Chris Brown's solo studio album on the US Billboard 200, surpassing Graffiti (2009) which debuted at number seven on the chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/11/he-did-it-chris-brown-keeps-nearly-20-year-billboard-200-top-10-streak-intact-with-debut-of-1111/|title=He Did It! Chris Brown Keeps Nearly 20-Year Billboard 200 Top 10 Streak Intact with Debut of '11:11′|magazine=thatgrapejuice.net|access-date=November 20, 2023}}

Towards the end of 2023, Brown headlined different concerts in the Middle East.{{cite web | url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2405296/lifestyle | title=Chris Brown to perform in Riyadh in December | date=November 8, 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2414936/lifestyle | title=Chris Brown wows fans at Abu Dhabi concert | date=November 25, 2023 }} The singer addressed the ongoing war in Gaza at the end of a Dubai, UAE concert, saying there's ‘a lot of evil and a lot of genocide going on in the world right now’, urging his audience, particularly the younger generation, to embrace love and positivity and expressed his appreciation for the support of his fans using words in Arabic. ‘InshaAllah, mashaAllah, I love you,’ he said.{{Cite web|url=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20231225-chris-brown-speaks-about-evil-and-genocide-in-palestine-whilst-on-stage-in-dubai/|title=Chris Brown speaks about 'evil' and 'genocide' in Palestine whilst on stage in Dubai – Middle East Monitor|date=December 25, 2023 }} In December 2023, Vevo reported that Brown was the 6th most watched artist in the US and 10th most watched artist globally for the 2023 calendar year, amassing 413.7 million views in the US and 1.4 billion views globally.{{Cite web |last=evelynswiderski |date=2023-12-12 |title=Vevo 2023: Taylor Swift Is Most Watched Artist in the US, 'Favorite Song' Is Most Watched Music Video |url=https://www.hq.vevo.com/press/taylor-swift-is-most-watched-artist-on-vevo-this-year-favorite-song-is-most-watched-music-video |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Vevo |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-12-12 |title=Karol G is the 'Most Watched Artist' on Vevo globally for the third consecutive year, with 4.7bn views in 2023 |url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/karol-g-is-the-most-watched-artist-on-vevo-globally-for-the-third-consecutive-year-with-4-7bn-views-in-2023/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Music Business Worldwide |language=en-US}} In January 2024, with Tee Grizzley's single "IDGAF" featuring Chris Brown and Mariah the Scientist, he became the first artist in the 21st century to have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 for twenty consecutive years . On March 5, 2024, Brown announced "The 11:11 Tour", a North American arena tour featuring singers Ayra Starr, Muni Long and Maeta as supporting acts.{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2024-03-05 |title=Chris Brown Announces 'The 11:11 Tour' Dates |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2024/03/chris-brown-announces-1111-tour-dates/ |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Announces 'The 11:11 Tour' Dates With Muni Long and Ayra Starr |url=https://www.rap-up.com/2024/03/05/chris-brown-announces-the-1111-tour-dates-with-muni-long-and-ayra-starr/ |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=Rap-Up |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |title=Chris Brown shares North American dates for 'The 11:11 Tour' |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/chris-brown-announces-11-11-tour |website= Revolt.tv |access-date=2024-04-26}}

On April 11, 2024, the singer released 11:11 (Deluxe), the expanded edition of his eleventh album, containing 13 additional tracks and features from Lil Wayne, Bryson Tiller, Davido, Joyner Lucas, Tee Grizzley and Mario.{{cite web | url= https://ratedrnb.com/2024/04/chris-brown-11-11-deluxe-album/ | title=Chris Brown Releases '11:11 (Deluxe)' Album| website= Rated R&B | date=April 11, 2024 }}{{cite web | url=https://hiphop-n-more.com/2024/04/chris-brown-releases-11-11-deluxe-13-new-songs-stream/ | title=Chris Brown Releases Deluxe Version of '11:11′ Album Feat. 13 New Songs | date=April 11, 2024 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/786757-chris-brown-gifts-fans-with-deluxe-version-1111-album-hip-hop-news | title=Chris Brown Gifts Fans with a Deluxe Version of '11:11' Album | website= HotNewHipHop.com | date=April 11, 2024 }}{{cite web | url=https://rapradar.com/2024/04/11/album-chris-brown-1111-deluxe/ | title=Album: Chris Brown '11:11 (Deluxe)' |website= RapRadar.com | date=April 11, 2024 }} Among the tracks contained, the song "Freak" features a verse where the singer directly disses American rapper Quavo.{{cite web | url=https://www.xxlmag.com/chris-brown-disses-quavo-new-track-freak/ | title=Chris Brown Disses Quavo on New Track | date=April 11, 2024 |website= XXL Mag }} The rapper responded the following day with "Tender", a diss track aimed at Brown, leading the latter to release "Weakest Link" the following week.{{cite web | url= https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/quavo-responds-to-chris-brown-diss | title=Quavo Responds to Chris Brown's Diss on 'Tender': 'Don't Beat Her Up' | website= Complex.com| publisher= Complex Networks }} HipHopDX praised Brown's rapping on "Weakest Link", adding that the singer "has taken his disdain for Quavo to a whole different level with the release of ['Weakest Link'], on which he takes some deeply personal shots at his adversary".{{cite web | url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/chris-brown-quavo-new-diss-track | title=Chris Brown Calls Quavo the 'Weakest Link' on New Diss Track | date=April 20, 2024 }} Jaelani Turner-Williams of Complex called the diss song “shocking”, describing how the singer “fired more lethal shots at Quavo on his new track, concerning fans about the possibility of their beef getting physical.”{{cite web | url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/jaelaniturnerwilliams/chris-brown-claims-he-hooked-up-with-saweetie-quavo?bfsource=relatedmanual | title=Chris Brown Claims He Hooked up with Saweetie While She Was Dating Quavo in 'Weakest Link' Diss Track | website= Complex.com| publisher= Complex Networks }} From May 17 to June 5, Brown released four consecutive music videos in the span of four weeks for the following songs off the 11:11 (Deluxe): "Go Girlfriend", "Press Me", "Feel Something" and "Hmmm" featuring Davido.{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2024-05-17 |title=Chris Brown Releases 'Go Girlfriend' Video |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2024/05/chris-brown-releases-go-girlfriend-video/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2024-05-28 |title=Chris Brown Travels the Globe in 'Press Me' Video |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2024/05/chris-brown-press-me-video/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2024-06-06 |title=Chris Brown Drops 'Hmmm' Video Featuring Davido |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2024/06/chris-brown-drops-hmmm-video-featuring-davido/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2024-05-31 |title=Chris Brown Shares 'Feel Something' Video |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2024/05/chris-brown-feel-something-video/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Rated R&B |language=en-US}} On December 14 and 15, Brown sold out two consecutive stadium shows at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.{{Cite web |last=Corrine |first=Amber |date=2024-12-16 |title=Chris Brown Sells Out Two South Africa Shows At One Of World's Largest Stadiums |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/chris-brown-sells-out-two-shows-south-africa-1234961719/ |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Khulu |first=Ntombi |title=Chris Brown fills up FNB Stadium and more 2024 international acts in South Africa |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/celebrity/chris-brown-fills-up-fnb-stadium-and-more-2024-international-acts-in-south-africa-20241217 |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Truelove |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Bryson "Boom" |date=2024-12-15 |title=Chris Brown Goes Viral With Historic South Africa Concert Drawing Over 90k In Attendance |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/869221-chris-brown-viral-south-africa-drawing-attendence-hip-hop-news |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-13 |title=Chris Brown FNB Stadium concert sparks South Africa debate about gender-based violence |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvy5l27de5o |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=www.bbc.com |language=en-GB}} He recorded over 90K attendees each night and sold out the first of the two shows in less than two hours. Subsequently on December 21 and 22, Brown sold out two consecutive stadium shows at Allianz Parque Stadium in São Paulo, Brazil, with 100K tickets sold across both nights.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-21 |title=Chris Brown 'voa' no palco e faz show sob chuva em São Paulo; vídeo |url=https://gshow.globo.com/cultura-pop/musica/noticia/chris-brown-faz-show-sob-chuva-em-sao-paulo.ghtml |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=gshow |language=pt-br}}{{Cite web |last=Gu |date=2024-10-04 |title=Chris Brown vende 100.000 ingressos e dá sold out em seus dois shows no Allianz Parque » ZonaSuburbana |url=https://www.zonasuburbana.com.br/chris-brown-vende-100-000-ingressos-e-da-sold-out-em-seus-dois-shows-no-allianz-parque/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=ZonaSuburbana |language=pt-BR}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-06 |title=Chris Brown vende 100.000 ingressos e dá sold out em seus dois shows no Allianz Parque |url=https://concertsinbrazil.com/2024/10/06/chris-brown-vende-100-000-ingressos-e-da-sold-out-em-seus-dois-shows-no-allianz-parque/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Concerts in Brazil |language=pt-BR}} On January 23, 2025, Brown released a music video for his Grammy-nominated song "Residuals" from the 11:11 (Deluxe).{{Cite web |title=GRAMMY WINNING GLOBAL SUPERSTAR CHRIS BROWN DROPS THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR HIS GRAMMY NOMINATED SINGLE "RESIDUALS" |url=https://www.rcarecords.com/news/grammy-winning-global-superstar-chris-brown-drops-the-official-video-for-his-grammy-nominated-single-residuals/ |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=RCA Records |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Corrine |first=Amber |date=2025-01-23 |title=Chris Brown Releases Official Music Video For Love Ballad "Residuals" |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/videos/chris-brown-music-video-residuals-1234979564/ |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2025-01-23 |title=Chris Brown Drops 'Residuals' Video: Watch |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2025/01/chris-brown-residuals-video/ |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Rated R&B |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Nevares |first=Gabriel Bras |date=2025-01-23 |title=Chris Brown Unveils Music Video For Grammy-Nominated "Residuals" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/879216-chris-brown-residuals-music-video-music-news |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} On February 2, 2025, Brown's 11:11 (Deluxe) won the Grammy for "Best R&B Album" at the 2025 Grammy Awards.{{Cite magazine |last=Atkinson |first=Katie |date=2025-02-03 |title=Here's the 2025 Grammy Awards Winners List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/grammys-2025-winners-complete-list-1235889365/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ruggieri |first=Clare Mulroy and Melissa |title=Grammy winners full list: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan take top awards |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/02/02/grammy-winners-list-2025/77976767007/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Corrine |first=Amber |date=2025-02-03 |title=Chris Brown, SZA, Lucky Daye Score Big Wins In R&B Categories At 67th Annual Grammys |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-sza-lucky-daye-win-rnb-67th-grammys-1234990289/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2025-02-02 |title=Grammys 2025: Chris Brown's ′11:11 (Deluxe)′ Wins Best R&B Album |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2025/02/chris-brown-1111-deluxe-wins-best-rnb-album-grammys-2025/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=Rated R&B |language=en}}

On March 27, 2025, Brown announced a stadium world tour titled the "Breezy Bowl XX" with special guests Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his self-titled album.{{Cite magazine |last=Saponara |first=Michael |date=2025-03-27 |title=Chris Brown Announces Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour With Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/chris-brown-breezy-bowl-xx-tour-dates-2025-1235932589/ |access-date=2025-03-27 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Samuels |first=Keithan |date=2025-03-27 |title=Chris Brown Announces 'Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour' Dates |url=https://ratedrnb.com/2025/03/chris-brown-breezy-bowl-xx-stadium-world-tour-dates/ |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=Rated R&B |language=en}}

File:Michael Jackson1 1988.jpg 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."{{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/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151101003823/http://www.mtv.com/news/1614762/lil-wayne-chris-brown-mourn-michael-jacksons-death/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 1, 2015|publisher=MTV|access-date=March 31, 2016}} In "She Ain't You", "Fine China" and "Back to Love", he exemplifies Jackson's influence both musically and visually.{{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}}{{cite web|last=Osorio |first=Kim |url=https://www.bet.com/article/uba5wd/chris-brown-salutes-m-j-in-new-video |title=Chris Brown Salutes M.J. in New Video |publisher=Black Entertainment Television |date=May 2, 2011 |access-date=May 3, 2011}} Ebony magazine's Britini Danielle asserted that "Fine China" was "reminiscent of Michael Jackson's Off the Wall".{{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|date = March 26, 2013 |access-date=June 3, 2016}} Choreographically, MTV noticed that it "takes distinct visual cues from classic clips like 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Beat It'",{{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/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140904130938/http://www.mtv.com/news/1704655/chris-brown-fine-china-music-video/|url-status = dead|archive-date = September 4, 2014|website = MTV|access-date=June 3, 2016}} while Billboard complimented his appearance by calling it "a modern way to channel the King of Pop".{{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|access-date= June 3, 2016}} Usher is also another influence who comes across as a more contemporary figure for Brown. He tells 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",{{cite web|title = My Way: 10 Artists Usher Has Influenced|url = https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/rsk55x/my-way-10-artists-usher-has-influenced/73zth4 |website = The Bet Honours| access-date= May 31, 2016}} and maintains "If it wasn't for Usher, then Chris Brown couldn't exist".{{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/ | website= Vibe.com |access-date=May 31, 2016}} Other influences include Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Ginuwine, Phil Collins, Bobby Brown and R. Kelly.{{cite news|title=Artist Influences for Chris Brown|url= http://www.mtv.com/artists/chris-brown/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140314054421/http://www.mtv.com/artists/chris-brown/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy|url-status= dead|archive-date= March 14, 2014| work=MTV| access-date= May 31, 2016}} He has cited Naughty by Nature, Tupac, Lil' Wayne and Rakim as his hip-hop influences.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTGULgq7VY4|title=Chris Brown Answers Fan Questions On Ask Anything Chat w/ Romeo, SNOL - AskAnythingChat|date=April 7, 2013 |access-date=November 7, 2021|via= YouTube}}

Brown's musical style typically blends the traditional sound of R&B with different influences from other genres, most importantly pop and hip-hop. His pure side of R&B is densely shown throughout his discography, being exemplified by songs like "No BS", "Don't Judge Me", "Back to Sleep" and "WE (Warm Embrace)". Music critics have commended Brown's musical contribution, recognizing his versatility,{{cite web | url=https://eu.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/12/31/music-review-chris-brown-displays/24024093007/ | title=Music review: Chris Brown displays diverse talents on new album }}{{cite web| url= https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2343/title.chris-brown-x|title=Chris Brown – X| work= HipHopDX |last=Dowling|first=Marcus|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=July 2, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160421191256/https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2343/title.chris-brown-x |archive-date=April 21, 2016}} and considering him an evolver of R&B music. Iyana Robertson of Vibe, talking about his introduction to the genre, said: "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, she says he was "tapping more electric up-tempos, swimming deep in hip-hop waters and annihilating the pop arena". Describing the Grammy Award winning F.A.M.E. as "his most diverse offering to date", containing songs that mixed many genres including R&B, pop, hip-hop, dancehall, rock and Europop, she remarked, "There was no level of musical flexibility comparable. There still isn't."{{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| access-date= May 31, 2016}} F.A.M.E. is considered to be the album that defined Brown's musical style and persona.{{cite news| last= Jones| first= Steve | url= https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/reviews/2011-03-22-listen22_ST_N.htm |title= Listen Up: Chris Brown back with 'F.A.M.E.'| work= USA Today | date= March 22, 2011 }} Fortune was noted for featuring a more electronic musical direction, containing genres such as house music and EDM.{{cite magazine | url=https://entertainment.time.com/2012/07/03/chris-browns-fortune-a-mix-of-bangers-and-ballads-but-no-regrets/ | title=Chris Brown's Fortune: A Mix of Beats and Ballads, but No Regrets | magazine=Time | date=July 3, 2012 | last1=Locker | first1=Melissa }} According to AllMusic, different tracks of the X album are "soul-driven", while on others "Brown combines memorable hooks with some stellar production work on rubbery disco-funk".{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/x-mw0002586461|title=X – Chris Brown| website= AllMusic|last=Kellmam|first=Andy|access-date=December 23, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918013854/http://www.allmusic.com/album/x-mw0002586461|archive-date=September 18, 2014}} Disco and funk are also showcased on singles like "Zero" and "Fine China".{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/royalty-mw0002889076|title=Royalty - Chris Brown | website=AllMusic|access-date=9 January 2022}} Royalty and Heartbreak on a Full Moon further explored alternative R&B and trap, with the latter also containing dancehall records.{{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}}

Throughout his career Brown has always had a strong influence from hip-hop in his music,{{cite web |url= https://www.itv.com/hub/categories/full-series|title=Full Series - Categories|website=ITV Hub|access-date=November 7, 2021}}{{cite web| url= https://globalgrind.com/category/entertainment/music/|title=Music|website=Global Grind|access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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", "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" off his second album Exclusive opened the door for other Europop songs like "Yeah 3x", "Beautiful People", "Turn Up the Music" and "Don't Wake Me Up", but started to be less present in his music from his album X.{{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}} On the albums Indigo and 11:11 Brown incorporated Afrobeats in his music.{{cite web | url= https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.3891/title.chris-brown-breezy-album-review | title=Chris Brown 'Breezy' is a Generic, Algorithm-Pleasing Album That Further Makes Him Indistinct| website=HipHopDX| date=July 15, 2022 }}

Brown's lyrical production is typically considered to be "emotional" or "hedonistic".{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/2902467/chris-brown-my-friend-new-song/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708141348/http://www.mtv.com/news/2902467/chris-brown-my-friend-new-song/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 8, 2016|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}}{{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}}{{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}} His songs mainly cover themes of sexuality, desire, regret, romantic love, heartbreak, recklessness and internal conflict, also having some introspections over the dark side of celebrity.{{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}} 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.{{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}} American media executive and radio personality Ebro Darden stated that Brown is the "most all-around talented person in R&B. Trey Songz is talented, but he can't dance like Chris Brown. Usher is probably the only one that could come close to him, but he doesn't have the songwriting abilities that Chris Brown has."

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."{{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}} Billboard reviewing Royalty found its content to be "an art imitating life thing".{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-royalty-album-review-6812828/ | title=Chris Brown Falls Short of King on 'Royalty': Album Review | magazine=Billboard }} 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.{{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}}

Brown possesses a light 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){{cite news|title=The Voice |url= https://kpopvocalanalysis.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/the-voice/|work=workkpopvocalanalysis| access-date= May 31, 2016}}{{better source needed|date=June 2021}} His vocal ability was first recognized by his mother at a young age, as Brown tells People magazine, "I was 11 and watching Usher perform '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. "Take You Down" most notably earned him a Grammy award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604545/grammy-2009-winners-list.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110315220109/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1604545/grammy-2009-winners-list.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 15, 2011 |title=Grammy 2009 Winners List |publisher=MTV News, MTV |date=February 8, 2009 |access-date=May 31, 2016}}

Often described as a dynamic vocalist, Brown's vocal performances are characterized by harmonization, vocal runs and melisma.{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}} Stereogum stated that "Brown’s voice is an undeniably powerful instrument, one of those endlessly elastic soulful tenors, and he knows exactly how to flex it without flaunting it".{{cite web | url=https://www.stereogum.com/1705491/the-week-in-pop-are-you-ready-for-some-chris-brown-or-nah/columns/the-week-in-pop/ | title=The Week in Pop: Are You Ready for Some Chris Brown? (Or Nah?) | date=September 18, 2014 }} While his voice on his first two albums, Chris Brown and Exclusive, was considered to be "youthful", due to his age,{{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}} with subsequent projects like Graffiti and F.A.M.E. it was noted for maturing to a more distinctive voice, with Brown "coming into his own as a singer".{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1678207/chris-brown-fortune-producers-underdogs/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209015142/http://www.mtv.com/news/1678207/chris-brown-fortune-producers-underdogs/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 9, 2014|title=Chris Brown 'This Generation's Michael Jackson,' Duo Say|first=Rob|last=Markman|website=MTV News|access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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". X and Indigo were noted for displaying his timbre, exemplifying his singing performances.{{cite web | url= https://www.complex.com/music/a/michael-arceneaux/chris-brown-x-review | title=Chris Brown's 'X' is Bitter Progress | website= Complex.com| publisher= Complex Networks }}{{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}}

According to Billboard, his singles "Liquor" and "Go Crazy" are representative of Brown's harmonizing.{{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}} "Lost & Found", "Time for Love", "No Guidance" and "Red", feature "energic" vocal performances, being noted for displaying a "wide emotional range" in his singing.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ChrisBrown/songs/latest|title=Chris Brown Songs|website= HotNewHipHop.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}} On "Another Round", "Don't Judge Me" and "It Won't Stop", he showcases "soft vocals" through a "soothing tone".{{cite news| 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}} According to Slant Magazine, different tracks from his Heartbreak on a Full Moon album showcase the singer's falsetto, being "a reminder that Brown’s voice is capable of sublime beauty".{{cite web | url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/chris-brown-heartbreak-on-a-full-moon/ | title=Review: Chris Brown, Heartbreak on a Full Moon | website=Slant Magazine | date=October 31, 2017 }} Jake Indiana of Highsnobiety said that his feature on Kanye West's 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".{{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}} On "Look at Me Now", "No Romeo No Juliet" and "Stranger Things" he displayed his ability of fast-rapping.{{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.tv | access-date= November 7, 2021}}{{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}}

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Brown's dancing abilities and stage presence are widely praised,{{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}}{{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}} receiving broad comparisons to those of Michael Jackson.{{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.com}}{{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 | website= PopCrush.com |date=February 17, 2012|access-date=February 18, 2012}}{{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 |website=Digital Spy| publisher= Hachette Filipacchi Médias |date=May 3, 2011 |access-date=May 4, 2011}} 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. Brown also mentioned MC Hammer as an inspiration to his dancing style. Most of his music videos feature complex choreographies, including the "futuristic" "Turn Up the Music",{{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' | website= DesiHits.com |date=February 17, 2012|access-date=February 18, 2012}} the Jackson-inspired choreography of "Fine China", "Zero", where he displayed different dancing styles, including popping and his "signature spin move", "Party", where he showcased his remarked footwork,{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}} and "Heat", described by The Source as a "silky smooth choreography that shows Brown's unmatchable dancing talent".{{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}}{{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|archive-date=November 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231102164449/https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/lists/dancing-in-music-videos/|url-status=dead}}{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}} Some of his most notable dancing live performances include his "Thriller" recreation at the 2006 World Music Awards, his medley at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed a choreography that included flying parts, and his 2015 freestyled dancing over Future's "March Madness" at the Vestival The Hague Malieveld, that included an acclaimed front-flip.{{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}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8nQ5cPwEqU|title=Chris Brown dance-off with Omarion Vestival The Hague Malieveld 1-8-2015|date=August 2015 |access-date=November 7, 2021|via= YouTube}}{{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}}

In films such as Stomp the Yard and Battle of the Year, Brown displayed his ability to breakdance while in-character.

Aside from his musical career, Brown was noted for markedly producing graffiti art.{{cite web| website= digitalmusicnews.com |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}}{{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 |website=XXL Mag|date=February 22, 2015 }}{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}} His visual works have been described as "manga-inspired" and "abstract".{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}} Brown said that he painted since his childhood, saying "my first approach with it was painting school walls" saying that he has 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".{{cite web |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxUwQMDzOVo|title=Chris Brown: Dances with Paint|date=May 18, 2018 |access-date=November 7, 2021|via= YouTube}}

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Brown has produced street art under the pseudonym Konfused, partnering with street artist Kai to produce works for the Miami Basel.{{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}}{{cite web|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/celebrities/article10113035.html|title=Chris Brown, behind the music|website=miamiherald.com}}{{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 | publisher= Complex Networks }} The singer painted the buildings of different radio stations such as Hot 97 (WQHT).{{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.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}}{{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.com| publisher= Complex Networks | access-date= November 7, 2021}} In 2015 he worked on some of the walls of The Grammy Museum, mixing his spray paint drawings with images of James Brown, Prince, Michael Jackson and himself.{{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}} Brown has made graffiti works for different cities worldwide, including Los Angeles, London and Amsterdam.{{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}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARqtP12Kfe0|title=Chris Brown painting in Amsterdam|date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=November 7, 2021|via= YouTube}}

His painting and dancing abilities 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.{{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| website= hiphop-n-more.com| date= October 27, 2017|access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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.{{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}}{{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.tv | access-date= November 7, 2021}}

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). He portrayed Will Tutt in three episodes on the 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 Zack & 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 (2013). He produced and starred in a documentary on himself entitled Welcome to My Life (2017). Reviewing the documentary, Rachel Leah of Salon talked about what the singer said on domestic violence, stating: "Chris Brown's actions are inexcusable, but what he says about male violence is vital". Brown returned to film playing a supporting role in the sports comedy film She Ball (2021).

He also made a guest starring appearance as a rapper in the ABC sitcom Black-ish in the Season 3 episode, "Richard Youngster". The episode received controversy and criticism for its casting of Brown with Caroline Framke of 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."{{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}} 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 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."{{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}}

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In terms of music sales and accolades, Brown is one of the most commercially successful and award-winning artists in R&B music, often being referred to by contemporaries as the "King of R&B". Brown has sold over 140 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists.{{Cite news |date=2023-12-05 |title=Chris Brown in Dubai: Here's Everything You Need to Know About The 2023 Concert |url=https://www.gqmiddleeast.com/news/chris-brown-in-dubai-concert-2023 |access-date=2024-04-03 |work=GQ Middle East |language=en-US}} He is also one of the highest-grossing African American touring artists of all time. Brown is also one of the best selling digital artists of all time.{{Cite web |title=Gold & Platinum |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/ |access-date=2023-10-11 |website= RIAA.com | publisher= Recording Industry Association of America |language=en-US}} As of 2024, Brown has certified 114.5 million digital singles in the US, which is the most of any male R&B singer in history and tied for 11th overall among all artists across genres.{{Cite web |date= 2024-11-12 |title=RIAA: Chris Brown Ties Beyonce's Singles Record for Best-Selling R&B Artist of All Time As 'No Guidance' Goes Diamond |url= https://thatgrapejuice.net/2024/11/riaa-chris-brown-ties-beyonces-singles-record-for-best-selling-rb-artist-of-time-as-no-guidance-goes-diamond/#google_vignette |access-date=2024-11-28 |website= thatgrapejuice.net|language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Gold & Platinum |url= https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=top_tallies&ttt=TAS#search_section |access-date=2024-11-28 |website= RIAA.com | publisher= Recording Industry Association of America |language=en-US}} Brown has sold over 40 million albums worldwide since his debut, including 18 million in the US.{{Cite web |title=Top Artists (Albums) |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=top_tallies&ttt=TAA#search_section |access-date=April 1, 2024 |website=RIAA.com}}{{Cite web |title= Chris Brown Sells Out This Entire UK/European Under the Influence Tour in Minutes |url=https://www.rcarecords.com/news/chris-brown-sells-outhis-entire-uk-european-under-the-influence-tour-in-minutes/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website= rcarecords.com| publisher= RCA Records |language=en-US}}

In May 2019, Brown surpassed James Brown, for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among R&B singers.{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Breaks James Brown's Record For 'Most Hot 100 Hits of All Time' Among R&B Singers |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|date=May 30, 2019 }} In May 2020, Brown became the first R&B artist in history to achieve 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100.{{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.tv |language=en-US}} Subsequently in July 2022, Brown surpassed Elvis Presley, for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among male singers.{{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}} Also in July 2022, Brown overtook singer The Weeknd for the most charted songs on Billboard’s nearly 10-year-old Hot R&B Songs chart.{{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}} Brown also has the third most top 10 entries on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs among all artists.{{Cite magazine |title=Drake |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/drake/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine |title=The Weeknd |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-weeknd/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine |title=Chris Brown |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/chris-brown/ |access-date=2023-10-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} In September 2022, Brown became the first R&B singer in history to chart over 50 top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown Becomes First R&B Singer In History To Nab Over 50 Hot 100 Top 40 Hits [Chart Check] |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|date=September 20, 2022 }} He achieved the record by earning his 51st top 40 hit with his single "Under the Influence". As of 2023, Brown is in a 3-way tie with Rihanna, Eminem and Future for 9th most top 40 hits on the Hot 100 with 52.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}} Moreover, Brown holds the record for the most consecutive charting weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 among all male R&B artists with a streak of 161 weeks.{{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}} This streak ranks ninth overall among artists across all genres. In January 2023, Brown broke Elvis Presley's record for the most gold certified singles by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) among all male vocalists. He did so after scoring his 56th gold-certified single with "Call Me Everyday". In February 2023, Brown became the first male vocalist in RIAA history to score 20 multi-platinum singles in the US. At the time of the record, only 8 acts in history had scored 20 or more multi-platinum singles in the US throughout their careers, with Brown being the only male vocalist and male R&B artist in the group. In November 2024, Brown became the first male vocalist in RIAA history to score over 40 platinum singles in the US.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-25 |title=RIAA: Chris Brown Becomes the FIRST Male Singer with Over 40 Platinum Singles / Joins Rihanna As the ONLY Black Vocalists To Achieve the Feat |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2024/11/riaa-chris-brown-becomes-the-first-male-singer-with-over-40-platinum-singles-joins-rihanna-as-the-only-black-vocalists-to-achieve-the-feat/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website= thatgrapejuice.net|language=en}} To provide an overall picture of Brown's chart success, Billboard ranked him third overall in the top R&B/Hip-Hop artists of the 2010s decade. He was only surpassed on the list by Drake and Rihanna in first and second, respectively, and held the highest rank among male R&B artists. In January 2024, Brown became the first artist in the 21st century to have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 for at least 20 distinct and consecutive calendar years.{{Cite web |title=Chart Check [Hot 100]: Chris Brown Becomes the FIRST Artist This Century to Chart for 20 Consecutive Years Thanks to 'IDGAF' & 'Sensational' |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2024/01/chart-check-hot-100-chris-brown-becomes-the-first-artist-this-century-to-chart-for-20-consecutive-years-thanks-to-idgaf-sensational/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=thatgrapejuice.net|date=January 30, 2024 }}

In terms of radio success and achievements, Brown is tied with Beyoncé for the 4th most #1's on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.{{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}} Moreover, Brown has 53 top 10 entries on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, which is the most among all R&B artists and the 2nd most among all artists, behind Drake Brown also holds the record for the two longest running #1 hits on the 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 2019 single "No Guidance", which remained #1 for 27 weeks.{{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= HotNewHipHop.com |language=en}}{{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}} The following year, Brown broke his own record for the longest running #1, with his 2020 single "Go Crazy", which remained #1 for 28 weeks.{{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}} 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 and Lil Wayne in 1st and 2nd, respectively.{{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}} On the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay chart, Brown is in a 4-way tie with Usher, The Weeknd and Bruno Mars for 3rd most #1 singles on the chart with 13.{{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}} Brown has a total of 117 entries on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, which is the most among all R&B artists and the 2nd most among all artists, behind Drake.

In terms of awards and accolades, Brown has won a total of 209 awards from 534 nominations over the course of his career. Among which include two Grammy Awards, 19 BET Awards, 4 BET Hip Hop Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards, 5 American Music Awards, 60 ASCAP Awards, 49 BMI Awards, 14 Soul Train Music Awards, 3 MTV Video Music Awards, 1 MTV Australian Award, 3 iHeartRadio Music Awards, 1 iHeartRadio Titanium Award, 1 International Dance Music Award, 1 Kora Award, 2 MOBO Awards, 1 TRL Award, 4 NAACP Image Awards, 2 Nickelodean Awards, 2 People's Choice Awards, 1 Ozone Award, 7 Teen Choice Awards, 8 Urban Music Awards, 38 Vevo Certified Awards, 1 World Music Award, 1 Headies. Brown is the second most decorated artist in the history of the BET Awards, behind Beyonce.{{Cite web |title=BET Awards: Chris Brown Extends Record for Most Wins Among Male Acts |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| date=June 26, 2023 }} Brown is also tied with Bruno Mars as the second most decorated artist in the history of the Soul Train Awards, behind Beyonce.{{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 }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Brown is tied with Rihanna for the seventh most Vevo Certified Awards with 38 and holds the record for the most Vevo certifications among male R&B artists.{{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}} Moreover, Brown was ranked fourth among the top 10 highest performing US artists on Vevo of the 2010s decade, behind Taylor Swift, Eminem, and Justin Bieber in first, second and third, respectively.{{Cite web |author1=Sydney Bucksbaum |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}} Lastly, Brown is the first American artist and the only R&B artist to ever win a Headies award for outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.{{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}}{{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}}{{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/ |website=ThisisRnB.com |language=en-US |access-date=2023-10-12}} Brown won his 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.

From 2007 to 2009, Brown dated singer Rihanna until their highly publicized domestic violence case.{{cite web |date=February 9, 2009 |title=Chris Brown Arrested After Alleged Rihanna Assault |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/99069/chris-brown-arrested-after-alleged-rihanna-assault |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=E! Online}} In 2010, Brown briefly dated professional model Jasmine Sanders.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=OK! |date=2010-12-10 |title=Chris Brown Has a Playful Puppy Buddy on the Beach |url=https://okmagazine.com/news/chris-brown-has-playful-puppy-buddy-beach/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=OK Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Hot Shot: Chris Brown Parties With New Girlfriend |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2010/06/hot-shot-chris-brown-parties-girlfriend/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=thatgrapejuice.net|date=June 23, 2010 }} In 2011, Brown briefly dated media personality Draya Michele.{{Cite web |date=November 2, 2011 |title=WATCH: Draya Michelle Talks About Dating Chris Brown |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-wendy-williams-show-draya-chris-brown_n_1071675 |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=HuffPost}} Later during the same year, Brown began dating Karrueche Tran.{{cite web | url=https://www.eonline.com/news/881946/karrueche-tran-on-her-restraining-order-against-chris-brown-i-needed-to-protect-my-safety | title=Karrueche Tran on Her Restraining Order Against Chris Brown: 'I Needed to Protect My Safety' | date=September 21, 2017 }} In February 2012, Rihanna and Brown released remixes to their singles "Turn Up the Music" and "Birthday Cake", leading observers to speculate about their relationship.{{Cite web |title=Chris Brown, Rihanna Reunite on 'Birthday Cake,' 'Turn Up the Music' Remixes |url=http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/02/chris-brown-rihanna-reunite-on-birthday-cake-turn-up-the-music-remixes |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=ABC News}} 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."{{cite web |date=January 30, 2013 |title=Rihanna breaks silence over Chris Brown: 'if it's a mistake, it's my mistake' |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/9837484/Rihanna-breaks-silence-over-Chris-Brown-if-its-a-mistake-its-my-mistake.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url= https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/9837484/Rihanna-breaks-silence-over-Chris-Brown-if-its-a-mistake-its-my-mistake.html |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website= telegraph.co.uk}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite magazine |date=January 30, 2013 |title=Rihanna on Chris Brown: 'We Know Exactly What We Have Now' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rihanna-on-chris-brown-we-know-exactly-what-we-have-now-179840/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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".{{cite web |date=January 30, 2013 |title='He's not the monster everybody thinks': Rihanna opens up on Chris Brown |url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/hes-not-the-monster-everybody-thinks-rihanna-opens-up-on-chris-brown-20130131-2dlvq.html |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald}} Rihanna and Brown collaborated again on "Nobody's Business", a duet song off Rihanna's Unapologetic album.{{Cite web |last=Vena |first= Jocelyn |title=Rihanna Spells It Out: Chris Brown Duet Still 'Nobody's Business' |url= https://www.mtv.com/news/1700213/rihanna-chris-brown-nobodys-business-complex/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924062322/http://www.mtv.com/news/1700213/rihanna-chris-brown-nobodys-business-complex/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=MTV News}} The song was noted by critics as a public response by the couple towards the public perception of their intimacy.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2012/11/20/rihannas_unapologetic_album_works_in_familiar_ways.html|title=Rihanna's Unapologetic album works, in familiar ways|work=Toronto Star|last=Oleniuk|first=Lucas|date=November 20, 2012|access-date=September 30, 2013}} In a May 2013 interview, Brown stated that he and Rihanna had broken up again.{{cite web |date=May 6, 2013 |title=Chris Brown Confirms Rihanna Breakup: 'I Can't Focus on Wife-ing' Her |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/chris-brown-confirms-rihanna-breakup-i-cant-focus-on-wife-ing-her-201365/ |access-date=November 7, 2021}} He subsequently reunited with Tran but they split up shortly aftwards.{{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 |date=April 17, 2015|access-date=May 14, 2015|first=Anya|last=Leon}}{{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| website= nbclosangeles.com |date=May 7, 2015 |first=Asher|last=Klein|access-date=May 14, 2015}} Brown is the father of one son and two daughters.{{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}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.bet.com/article/54dwnd/chris-brown-is-reportedly-expecting-a-baby-boy |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}}{{cite web |title=Chris Brown shares adorable post for daughter Lovely Symphani's first birthday |url=https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/shares-adorable-post-daughter-lovely-symphani-first-birthday-diamond-baby-mama/ |website=Capital XTRA}}

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."{{cite web |last=Thomasos |first=Christine |date=October 29, 2012 |title=Chris Brown Speaks About Humble Beginnings in Church; Experience With Holy Ghost |url=http://www.christianpost.com/news/chris-brown-speaks-about-humble-beginnings-in-church-experience-with-holy-ghost-84097/ |access-date=June 4, 2014 |work=The Christian Post}} 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". After being released from jail on June 2, 2014, Brown wrote that he was "Humbled and Blessed" and tweeted the words "Thank you GOD."{{cite web |last=Saad |first=Nardine |date=June 2, 2014 |title=Chris Brown tweets 'Thank you GOD' after early release from jail |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-chris-brown-released-from-jail-thanks-god-20140602-story.html |access-date=June 4, 2014 |work=Los Angeles Times}}

In 2015, he said during an interview for Vibe, that God is the only thing that he is 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."{{cite web |last1=Robertson |first1=Iyana |date=December 23, 2015 |title=Freedom, Fatherhood & The Future: Chris Brown Is Breaking Bad |url=https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/digital-cover-chris-brown-394364/ |access-date=November 7, 2021}}

Despite his commercial success and stardom, Brown has long struggled with mental health issues and addiction.{{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/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2023-04-02}} In his Welcome to My Life documentary, Brown revealed that he had contemplated suicide following the Rihanna incident.{{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|date=April 18, 2016 }} The singer unveiled, 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.{{Cite magazine |last=Rothman |first=Lily |date=2013-10-09 |title=Chris Brown Was Raped. Does It Matter If He Doesn't Think So? |language=en-US |magazine=Time |url=https://entertainment.time.com/2013/10/09/chris-brown-was-raped-does-it-matter-if-he-doesnt-think-so/ |access-date=2023-12-21 |issn=0040-781X}} In 2013, Brown was sentenced to 90 days in rehab by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to fulfill the terms of his probation for the Rihanna incident.{{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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402222747/https://www.mtv.com/news/nk7dhy/chris-brown-bipolar-disorder |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=MTV}} While at the rehab facility, Brown was formally diagnosed with bipolar II disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.{{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/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=2023-04-02}} 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".{{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= People.com}} 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.{{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}}

In a 2014 interview with radio personality Ebro Darden, Brown revealed that prior to his 2013 incarceration, he used “the syrup, the Xanax,” and added that while marijuana offset his hyperactive tendencies, "once I started doing the lean, the other stuff … I'd be sitting in the [recording] booth sleeping." In 2017, Billboard wrote an investigative article about Brown's mental health issues and addiction. According to what ex-members of his team told Billboard, around April 2015 he had broken a 15-month stretch of sobriety, going out on Xanax and lean, spiraling into a more frequent drug use in the first months of 2016. Former members of Brown's team also told Billboard that he was using cocaine, Xanax, marijuana, molly and lean. Additionally, his former security guards revealed that certain nights they had to check Brown's pulse through the night while he slept to ensure he had not overdosed.

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At around 12:30 a.m. (PST) on February 8, 2009, Brown and his then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna, had an argument that escalated into physical violence, with Brown causing Rihanna 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. (PST) and was booked under suspicion of making criminal threats. On June 22, 2009, Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault and accepted a plea deal of community labor, five years of probation, and domestic violence counseling.{{Cite magazine |date=August 26, 2009 |title=Chris Brown Sentenced To Five Years' Probation And Community Labor |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/267595/chris-brown-sentenced-to-five-years-probation-and-community-labor |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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.{{cite news |title=Brown sentenced for Rihanna assault; other incidents surface |website=CNN |url=http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/08/25/chris.brown.sentencing/ |access-date=November 7, 2021}}{{cite news |date=September 25, 2009 |title=Chris Brown sentenced to community labour in Rihanna assault case |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/6090224/Chris-Brown-sentenced-to-community-labour-in-Rihanna-assault-case.html |access-date=February 22, 2012 |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 |archive-date=September 15, 2010}}

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.{{cite web |title=Chris Brown's Restraining Order Modified |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1658478/chris-brown-restraining-order-lifted/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208182147/http://www.mtv.com/news/1658478/chris-brown-restraining-order-lifted/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 8, 2015 |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=MTV News}}{{cite web |title=Pop Culture: Entertainment and Celebrity News, Photos & Videos |url=https://www.today.com/popculture |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=TODAY.com}}{{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|date=February 11, 2011 }} 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.{{cite web |last=Rocha |first=Veronica |date=March 20, 2015 |title=Chris Brown released from probation stemming from Rihanna assault |url=https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-chris-brown-probation-release-20150320-story.html |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=Los Angeles Times}}

On May 15, 2025, Brown was arrested in Manchester, England,{{cite news |last=McIntosh |first=Steven |date=15 May 2025 |title=Chris Brown arrested over alleged bottle attack |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15nzv18ddvo |access-date=15 May 2025 |publisher=BBC News}}{{cite news |last=Santaflorentina |first=Hayley |date=May 15, 2025 |title=Chris Brown Arrested After Alleged Bottle Attack at U.K. Nightclub |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1417603/chris-brown-arrested-in-manchester-alleged-bottle-attack |publisher=E! News}} on a 2023 warrant issued against him for a grievous bodily harm with intent charge.{{cite web |title=Rapper charged with GBH - after singer Chris Brown remanded in custody over 'bottle attack' |url=https://news.sky.com/story/rapper-charged-with-gbh-after-singer-chris-brown-remanded-in-custody-over-bottle-attack-13369367 |website=Sky News |access-date=17 May 2025 |date=17 May 2025}} The charge resulted from an alleged incident which involved Brown smashing a tequila bottle over music producer Abraham Diaw's head while at a London nightclub.{{cite news|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/chris-brown-arrest-manchester-hotel-31649951|title=Chris Brown arrested at five-star Manchester hotel over alleged attack|first=Elizabeth|last=Cotton|publisher=Manchester Evening News|date=May 15, 2025|access-date=May 15, 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/news/chris-brown-arrest-manchester-bottle-attack-b2751692.html|title=Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over alleged bottle attack that dates back two years|first=Ellie|last=Harrison|publisher=The Independent|date=15 May 2025|access-date=15 May 2025}}

On May 16, the Manchester Magistrates' Court denied bail and remanded Brown in custody pending trial at at Southwark Crown Court in London.{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/chris-brown-charged-uk-alleged-2023-assault-rcna207016|title=U.K. Court orders Chris Brown will remain in custody until June 13 over alleged 2023 assault|first1=Marlene|last1=Lenthang|first2=Patrick|last2=Smith|publisher=NBC News|date=May 16, 2025|access-date=May 17, 2025}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/arts/music/chris-brown-charged-london.html|title=Chris Brown Ordered to Remain in Custody After Arrest in England|publisher=New York Times|date=May 16, 2025|access-date=May 17, 2025}} On May 21, at a renewed bail application hearing at Southwark Crown Court, Brown was granted bail on the condition that he lodges a £5 million security fee with the court (£4 million immediately, with £1 million due within a week). The bail conditions enables Brown to continue his scheduled tour.{{Cite news |last=Al-Othman |first=Hannah |date=2025-05-21 |title=Chris Brown freed on bail after UK arrest over alleged 2023 London bottle attack |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/21/chris-brown-freed-bail-uk-arrest-alleged-2023-london-bottle-attack |access-date=2025-05-21 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} He is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, and must surrender his passport after returning from tour dates outside the United Kingdom.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-21 |title=Chris Brown: US singer freed on bail by London court |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy66xq1jjgo |access-date=2025-05-21 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}

Diaw has also filed a civil claim against Brown for £12m ($16m) in damages which are related to the injuries and losses he claims are a result of the nightclub incident.

On June 14, 2012, 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,{{Cite magazine |last1=Coleman |first1=Miriam |date=June 30, 2012 |title=Chris Brown Releases Drake Diss Track |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chris-brown-releases-drake-diss-track-251005/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=November 7, 2021}} including San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker, who had surgery to remove a piece of glass from his eye.{{cite web |title=Tony Parker now says he 'almost lost [his] eye' in Drake-Chris Brown brawl, Spurs 'very worried' |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/tony-parker-now-says-almost-lost-eye-drake-184418089--nba.html |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=sports.yahoo.com|date=June 25, 2012 }} Drake was not arrested. Brown's attorney alleged Drake was the instigator.{{cite magazine |date=June 16, 2012 |title=Report: Drake to Be Charged in Club Fight |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/report-drake-to-be-charged-in-club-fight-20120616 |magazine=Rolling Stone}} Brown himself tweeted about the incident and publicly criticized Drake weeks later.{{cite web |title=News: Chris Brown Involved In Fight With Drake's Entourage [Updated] : KillerHipHop.com |url=https://www.killerhiphop.com/news-chris-brown-involved-in-fight-with-drakes-entourage/ |access-date=November 7, 2021}}{{Cite magazine |date=July 2012 |title=Chris Brown Fires Back At Drake On Diss Track; Meek Mill Reacts |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/482319/chris-brown-fires-back-at-drake-on-diss-track-meek-mill-reacts |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 7, 2021}}

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.[http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/21237972 Chris Brown 'suspect' in fight over parking space] retrieved February 6, 2013 Ocean said he would not press charges.{{cite news |last1=Quan |first1=Denise |last2=Botelho |first2=Greg |date=February 3, 2013 |title=Frank Ocean says he'll 'choose sanity,' won't press charges in Chris Brown fight |website=CNN |url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/02/showbiz/chris-brown-fight-allegations/index.html |access-date=November 7, 2021}} According to Jamaican singer Sean Kingston, who was present during the altercation, Ocean and his cousin instigated the fight and were at fault.{{Cite web |last=Amderson-Niles |first=Amanda |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}}{{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}}

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.{{cite web |date=July 16, 2013 |title=Chris Brown has probation revoked and awaits decision on jail |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/chris-brown-has-probation-revoked-and-awaits-decision-on-jail-8710287.html |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website= standard.co.uk}} The charges would later be dropped, but Brown would have 1,000 additional hours of community service added to his probation terms.{{cite news |last=Duke |first=Alan |date=October 28, 2013 |title=Assault charge against Chris Brown reduced in D.C. brawl |website=CNN |url=https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/28/showbiz/chris-brown-assault-charge/index.html |access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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.{{cite web |title=Chris Brown Arrested for Assault in D.C. |date=October 27, 2013 |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/chris-brown-arrested-assault-d-c/}} The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor. 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{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsontheneck.com/|title=newsontheneck.com|first=News on the|last=Neck|date=April 10, 2024|website=News on the Neck}} for violating internal rules. He was expected to be released on April 23, 2014,{{cite news |last=Duke |first=Alan |date=March 17, 2014 |title=Judge orders Chris Brown to stay in jail |website=CNN |url=https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/17/showbiz/chris-brown-jail/index.html |access-date=November 7, 2021}} but a judge denied his release request from custody either on bail or his own recognizance.{{cite web |date=April 24, 2014 |title=Chris Brown denied release from jail |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2014/04/24/chris-brown-denied-release-from-jail/ |access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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, the judge gave him credit for 234 days he had already spent in rehab and jail, as well as credits for good behavior while behind bars.{{cite web |title=Chris Brown Will Serve Additional 131 Days in Jail For Probation Violation |url=https://www.complex.com/music/2014/05/chris-brown-probation-violation-jail-sentence |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website= Complex.com| publisher= Complex Networks}} Brown was released from jail on June 2, 2014.{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/02/chris-brown-released-los-angeles-county-jail | title=Singer Chris Brown released from Los Angeles County jail | newspaper=The Guardian | date=June 2, 2014 }}

In June 2016, Chris Brown was sued for assault, false imprisonment and battery by Mike G, the singer's former manager, hired in 2012 to help him repair his public image. Mike G claimed that on May 10 of that year, Brown assaulted him, locked him in a room and punched him four times in the face and neck.{{cite web | url=https://variety.com/2016/music/news/chris-brown-sued-manager-mike-g-assault-battery-1201802379/ | title=Chris Brown Sued by Manager for Alleged Assault and Battery | date=June 23, 2016 }} Subsequently, Brown accused Mike G on his social media accounts of stealing money while working for him, being fired for it, an accusation that the manager later denied.{{cite web | url=https://www.tmz.com/2016/06/24/chris-brown-manager-defamation-lawsuit-beatdown/ | title=Chris Brown's Manager -- I Didn't Steal Your Money and Oops ...You Forgot to Fire Me! | date=June 24, 2016 }} In 2019, the lawsuit was settled out of court, with Brown and the manager informing courts that both parties have reconciled their differences and reached a confidential deal.{{cite web | url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.51913/title.chris-brown-settles-ex-manager-false-imprisonment-lawsuit | title=Chris Brown Settles Ex-Manager False Imprisonment Lawsuit | date=June 27, 2019 }}

In 2017, Brown's ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran was granted a 5-year restraining order against him by a judge in Santa Monica, California, after she shared text messages and voicemails in court where Brown threatened her and demanded she return diamond rings and other gifts given during their relationship.{{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}}

In 2022, Brown was served copyright infringement lawsuits on three of his singles: "Privacy"; "No Guidance"; and "Pills and Automobiles".{{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 |date=October 5, 2021 |language=en}}{{Cite news |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}}{{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}} The lawsuit on the single "Privacy" was filed by UK-based music firm Greensleeves, who alleged that "Privacy" lifted a line from 1997 dancehall track "Tight Up Skirt", recorded by Red Rat. Red Rat himself wasn’t involved in the lawsuit, and publicly expressed that he was agreeable of Brown's usage of his lyric. Brown eventually reached a settlement with Greensleeves for copyright infringement.{{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}} The pair of songwriters who sued Brown and Drake for copyright infringement on "No Guidance" dropped the lawsuit in its entirety in September 2022.{{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/ |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |access-date=2023-10-17}} Lastly, the musician who filed the copyright infringement on "Pills and Automobiles" dropped the lawsuit in June 2023.{{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}}

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.{{cite news |title=Chris Brown bailed out of jail following hours-long police standoff that ended in his arrest - The Washington Post |newspaper=The Washington Post |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/}} Police were called, but Brown denied them entry without a warrant.{{cite web |last=Puente |first=Maria |title=Chris Brown out on bail after arrest for assault with deadly weapon |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/08/30/chris-brown-trouble-police-again/89583982/ |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=USA Today}} 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". Brown was arrested and later released from jail on $250,000 bail.{{Cite magazine |date=August 31, 2016 |title=Chris Brown Released From Jail on $250K Bail Following Arrest on Assault Charge |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7494683/chris-brown-released-from-jail-250k-bail-assault-deadly-weapon |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 7, 2021}} 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."{{cite magazine |last=Kreps |first=Daniel |date=September 2, 2016 |title=Chris Brown's Lawyer: No Guns Found in House Search |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/chris-browns-lawyer-no-guns-found-in-house-search-w437925 |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=August 22, 2017}} Charges were later dropped after prosecutors declined to arraign Brown on the felony charges.{{cite web |title=Chris Brown -- Gun Case Falls Flat |url=https://www.tmz.com/2016/10/03/chris-brown-felony-charges-gun-assault-case/ |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=TMZ|date=October 3, 2016 }} 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 that "Brown kicked [her] out of his house because [she] called his friend jewelry fake" and she was "going to set him up and call the cops and say that he tried to shoot [her]".{{cite web |last1=Golding |first1=Shenequa |date=September 1, 2016 |title=Chris Brown's Accuser Allegedly Sent Text Messages Trying To Frame Him |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/chris-browns-accuser-text-messages-449744/ |access-date=November 7, 2021}} Brown later told Good Morning America: "My character’s been defaced. I’m glad that all my real supporters know me and know the truth and they’ll see the truth."{{cite web |date=September 7, 2016 |title=Chris Brown Claims Defamation After Woman Accuses Him Of Pointing Gun At Her |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40311/title.chris-brown-claims-defamation-after-woman-accuses-him-of-pointing-gun-at-her |access-date=November 7, 2021 |website=HipHopDX}}

In January 2022, a woman filed a $20 million civil lawsuit against Brown for allegedly raping her on a yacht in Miami in December 2020.{{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}}{{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}}{{cite web |last=Patterson |first=Charmaine |date=January 29, 2022 |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}} Brown denied the allegations and later submitted text messages and voicemails to the Miami police department which implied a consensual relationship with the accuser.{{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}} In the text messages the woman addressed Brown using lewd language and sent nude "selfie" pictures almost immediately after the alleged rape took place. According to TMZ, Brown intended to counter-sue the plaintiff for defamation and the plaintiff's lawyer withdrew from the case after she was made aware of the messages and voicemails.{{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|date=March 9, 2022 }} The presiding judge dismissed the lawsuit due to lack of prosecution by the plaintiff in August 2022. The lawsuit was dismissed on procedural grounds without prejudice, meaning the case can be reinstated under proper legal grounds if the plaintiff intends to pursue it again.{{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}}

On October 27, 2024, an episode of the docuseries Chris Brown: A History of Violence aired which revealed more details about the alleged 2020 yacht incident, including the fact that the yacht was owned by controversial music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs.{{cite web |url=https://people.com/woman-accuses-chris-brown-of-raping-her-on-sean-diddy-combs-yacht-in-new-documentary-8734719|title=Woman Accuses Chris Brown of Raping Her on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Yacht in New Documentary|first1=Daniela|last1=Avila|first2=Danielle|last2=Bacher|publisher=People|date=October 27, 2024|access-date=May 15, 2025}} In January 2025, Brown filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. for $500 million over the multiple abuse allegations which numerous women made against him in Chris Brown: A History of Violence, which aired in October 2024 on Investigation Discovery.{{cite news|url=https://people.com/chris-brown-sues-warner-bros-for-500-million-over-docuseries-says-he-was-falsely-labeled-as-an-abuser-8778289|title=Chris Brown Sues Warner Bros. for $500 Million Over Docuseries, Says He Was Falsely Labeled as an Abuser|first1=Chairmaine|last1=Patters|first2=Danielle|last2=Bacher|publisher=People|date=May 15, 2025|access-date=May 15, 2025}} As of May 2025, the lawsuit remains ongoing.{{cite news|url=https://people.com/chris-brown-arrested-in-england-over-alleged-nightclub-assault-2023-11735329|title=Chris Brown Arrested in England After Lawsuit Over Alleged Assault at London Nightclub in 2023: Report|first1=Michael|last1=Nied|first2=Phil|last2=Baucher|publisher=People|date=May 15, 2025|access-date=May 15, 2025}}

In 2007, Brown founded the record label CBE ("Chris Brown Entertainment" or "Culture Beyond Evolution"), under Interscope Records.{{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=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} 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.{{cite web|work=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1705064/chris-brown-cbe-label.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408070245/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1705064/chris-brown-cbe-label.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 8, 2013|date=April 5, 2013|title=Chris Brown Reveals What His CBE Label Really Stands For|first=Rob|last=Markman}} However, from 2014 the label started to sign exclusively Brown's works.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ysUL0oHOA|title=Kevin McCall: Chris Brown & I Fell Out When 'Strip' Dropped (Flashback)|date=September 5, 2021 |access-date=November 7, 2021|via= YouTube}}

In October 2009, Brown founded a lifestyle website, 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.{{Cite press release |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=prnewswire.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2010-12-10 |title=Chris Brown Links With Mechanical Dummy To Create Lifestyle Portal |website= 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}}{{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}}

Brown has stated in 2015 he owned fourteen Burger King restaurants, later revealing in 2022 that he sold the portfolio.{{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}} 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.{{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}}{{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}}{{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}}

In May 2012, Brown partnered with famed artist Ron English to create a limited-edition toy and sculpture line, "Dum English", which they debuted at the Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles.{{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}}{{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}}

In November 2013, Brown partnered with Sprayground, a New York backpack company, to launch a limited line of custom backpacks, the “Invasion Capsule Collection”.{{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}}{{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}}

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.{{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}}{{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.com| publisher= Complex Networks }}{{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| website= vibe.com |date=November 10, 2021}}

In May 2022, Brown partnered with Los Angeles based clothing brand Renowned and an online media company BlackNFTArt, to launch a NFT collection, "The Auracles", with accompanying physical streetwear pieces.{{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 |website= Complex.com| publisher= Complex Networks | access-date=2023-10-11 |language=en-us}}{{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}} In July 2022, Brown released a NFT collection, "The Breezyverse", consisting of 10,000 3D animated NFTs with sound and visual effects implemented on the Ehtereum blockchain.{{Cite web |last=Zorka |first= Zoe |date=2022-07-05 |title=Chris Brown Drops 'BREEZYVERSE' NFT |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}} The Breezyverse NFT collection was released in conjunction with Brown's tenth studio album Breezy.

In September 2023, Brown partnered with California based cannabis brand and dispensary Originals, to launch Bussin, a recreational cannabis brand.{{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}}{{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}}

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-Creation Officer of the company.{{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= businesswire.com |language=en}}

In March 2024, Brown launched a line of disposable vapes, the CB 15K x Chris Brown Disposable Vape.{{Cite web |title=Unveiling the Chris Brown Vape CB15K: A Comprehensive Preview |url= https://www.eightvape.com/blogs/vape-previews/chris-brown-vape-cb15k-preview |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=Eightvape.com |language=en}}

In 2012, Brown launched a streetwear clothing line called Black Pyramid, in collaboration with the founders of the Pink + Dolphin clothing line.{{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}} In 2016 the clothing label was set for larger release,{{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= HotNewHipHop.com |date = January 20, 2016}} partnering with streetwear clothing lines such as Snipes for a worldwide distribution, also being distributed through its own Black Pyramid boutiques.{{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}}

On December 11, 2015, the Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape revealed that Brown would become the face of the brand's high end range, BAPE Black Label. Which was a follow-up to the brand's inaugural celebrity partnership fronted by fellow artist Travis Scott.{{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}}

In 2016, Brown partnered with German streetwear company Snipes, for a summer capsule collection designed in collaboration with the singer.{{cite web | url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/snipes-chris-brown-ss16-capsule/ | title=Strong Roadman Vibes with Chris Brown and SNIPES's Breezy Summer Capsule | date=May 18, 2016 }} The same year Brown also served as a model for Philipp Plein's fall and winter campaign.{{cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/declaneytan/2016/07/08/chris-brown-fronts-latest-philipp-plein-ad-campaign/?sh=43239e9c514d | title=Chris Brown Fronts Latest Philipp Plein Ad Campaign | website=Forbes }} In 2016, during an interview with Vanity Fair Italia, he talked about his own definition of style: «It's not the name of a designer, it's not parading as a model, it's not the money you can spend on a jacket. Style is self-awareness, self-confidence. It's feeling comfortable in what you have on and who you are. It's the ability to be an individual, to be yourself, to be free in a free world».{{cite web | url=https://www.vanityfair.it/people/mondo/16/03/26/chris-brown-papa-figlia-royalty-disco-foto-gossip | title=Chris Brown: 'Ora che sono grande | date=March 29, 2016 |website= vanityfair.it |language= it }}

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, NAMI.{{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= HotNewHipHop.com |language=en}}{{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}}

{{Main|Chris Brown 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)

Brown has headlined multiple arena tours worldwide. Additionally, he has co-headlined two separate North American tours with singer Trey Songz and rapper Lil Baby. Brown is one of the highest grossing African American touring artists of all time. In February 2023, Pollstar reported that Brown had grossed $166 million from 284 shows between 2006 and 2022.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-17 |title=Chart Scene: Chris Brown Shines On APX With Euro Tour Launch - Pollstar News |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2023/02/17/chart-scene-chris-brown-shines-on-apx-with-euro-tour-launch/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |language=en-US}} He subsequently grossed $34 million from his Under The Influence tour in 2023 and $82 million from his 11:11 tour in 2024.{{Cite magazine |last=Frankenberg |first=Eric |date=2023-12-07 |title=Top 10 Highest Grossing R&B Tours of the Year |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/top-rb-tours-2023/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite magazine |last=Frankenberg |first=Eric |date=2024-12-19 |title=Top 10 Highest-Grossing R&B Tours of the Year |url=https://www.billboard.com/lists/top-rb-tours-2024/ |access-date=2025-03-27 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

• Up Close and Personal Tour (2006)
• The UCP Exclusive Tour (2007)
• Fan Appreciation Tour (2009){{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}}
• 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 Influence Tour (2023)
• The 11:11 Tour (2024)
• Breezy Bowl XX (2025)

• Between the Sheets Tour {{small|(with Trey Songz)}} (2015)
• One of Them Ones Tour {{small|(with Lil Baby)}} (2022)

• Scream V Encore Tour (2005)
• The Beyoncé Experience (Australia) (2007)
• Good Girl Gone Bad Tour (the Philippines, Oceania) (2008)

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