History of Chris Brown in Timeline
Chris Brown is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, known for his contributions to R&B, pop, and hip-hop music. Often referred to as the "King of R&B", his lyrics explore emotional and hedonistic themes. He is recognized for his vocal and dancing talents, drawing comparisons to Michael Jackson.
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1992: Establishment of Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart
In 1992, the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart was first established. Chris Brown holds the record for the two longest running #1 hits on the chart since its creation.
2006: "Thriller" recreation at the World Music Awards
In 2006, Chris Brown performed a notable live recreation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" at the World Music Awards, showcasing his dancing abilities and stage presence.
2007: Began dating Rihanna
In 2007, Chris Brown began dating singer Rihanna, marking the start of a high-profile relationship.
2007: Guest appearance on Sesame Street
In 2007, Chris Brown guest starred as himself on the children's program Sesame Street.
2007: Acting Debut in "Stomp the Yard" and "This Christmas"
In 2007, Chris Brown made his on-screen feature film debut with a supporting role in the dance drama "Stomp the Yard" and took a leading role in the Christmas comedy film "This Christmas". He also portrayed Will Tutt in three episodes of the Fox television series "The O.C."
2008: Guest appearance on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
In 2008, Chris Brown guest starred as himself on the children's program The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
2009: Domestic Violence Case with Rihanna
From 2007 to 2009, Chris Brown dated singer Rihanna until their highly publicized domestic violence case which ended their relationship.
2009: Release of Graffiti
In 2009, Chris Brown released Graffiti which debuted at number 7 on the chart.
2009: Grammy Nomination for "Take You Down"
In 2009, Chris Brown's song "Take You Down" earned him a Grammy award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
2010: Brief relationship with Jasmine Sanders
In 2010, Chris Brown briefly dated professional model Jasmine Sanders.
2010: Executive Production and Acting in "Takers"
In 2010, Chris Brown executive produced and acted in the heist thriller, "Takers".
2010: UK Ban Implementation
In 2010, Chris Brown was banned from entering the UK.
2011: Brief relationship with Draya Michele and dating Karrueche Tran
In 2011, Chris Brown briefly dated media personality Draya Michele. Later during the same year, Brown began dating Karrueche Tran.
2011: Guest appearance on Tosh.O
In 2011, Chris Brown guest starred as himself on the Comedy Central series Tosh.O.
2011: Medley at the MTV Video Music Awards
In 2011, Chris Brown performed a medley at the MTV Video Music Awards, which included a choreography with flying parts, highlighting his dancing and performance skills.
February 2012: Release of Remixes and Relationship Speculation
In February 2012, Rihanna and Chris Brown released remixes to their singles "Turn Up the Music" and "Birthday Cake", leading observers to speculate about their relationship.
2012: Acting in "Think Like a Man"
In 2012, Chris Brown acted in the romantic comedy "Think Like a Man".
January 2013: Rihanna confirms reconciliation
In January 2013, Rihanna confirmed that she and Chris Brown had resumed their romantic relationship, stating they had worked through their issues and valued each other.
May 2013: Breakup with Rihanna
In May 2013, Chris Brown stated that he and Rihanna had broken up again and reunited with Karrueche Tran, but they split up shortly afterwards.
2013: Acting in "Battle of the Year"
In 2013, Chris Brown acted in the dance film "Battle of the Year".
2013: Interview with Rolling Stone
In 2013, Chris Brown stated in an interview for Rolling Stone that his songs are "derived from personal experiences," and that he likes "mixing reality with art."
2013: Sentenced to Rehab and Diagnosis of Mental Health Issues
In 2013, Chris Brown was sentenced to 90 days in rehab by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge. During his time there, he was formally diagnosed with bipolar II disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
June 2, 2014: Release from Jail and Expression of Gratitude
On June 2, 2014, after being released from jail, Chris Brown expressed feeling "Humbled and Blessed" and thanked God on Twitter, reflecting on his personal journey.
2015: Freestyled dancing at Vestival The Hague Malieveld
In 2015, Chris Brown freestyled dancing over Future's "March Madness" at the Vestival The Hague Malieveld, including an acclaimed front-flip, further cementing his reputation as a talented dancer.
2015: Interview for Vibe
In 2015, Chris Brown said during an interview for Vibe that God is the only thing that he is afraid of. He also talked about praying for knowledge, understanding, and peace of mind, rather than just success.
2015: Work on the walls of The Grammy Museum
In 2015, Chris Brown 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 as part of his street art.
2016: "One Hell of a Nite Tour"
In 2016 Chris Brown performed in Europe as part of his One Hell of a Nite Tour.
2017: Release of "Welcome to My Life" Documentary
In 2017, Chris Brown produced and starred in a documentary about himself entitled "Welcome to My Life".
May 2019: Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries Among R&B Singers
In May 2019, Chris Brown surpassed James Brown for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among R&B singers, marking a significant milestone in his career.
June 10, 2019: Announcement of "Indigoat Tour"
On June 10, 2019, Chris Brown officially announced the "Indigoat Tour," a headlining concert series in the US to showcase his album. The tour was scheduled to run from August 20 to October 19.
December 2019: Started working on tenth album
In December 2019, Chris Brown announced that he had begun the initial work on his tenth studio album.
2019: "No Guidance" Hit Number One
Chris Brown's 2019 single "No Guidance" would go on to top the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
2019: "Under the Influence" goes viral
In the summer of 2019, Chris Brown's song "Under the Influence" from his extended edition of the album Indigo went viral on TikTok, gaining immense commercial success globally.
January 2020: Longest Running #1 Hit on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart
In January 2020, Chris Brown initially set the record for the longest running #1 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with his 2019 single "No Guidance", which remained number 1 for twenty-seven weeks.
April 29, 2020: Announcement of Slime & B Mixtape
On April 29, 2020, Chris Brown revealed that he would be releasing a collaborative mixtape with Young Thug titled Slime & B.
May 1, 2020: Feature on Drake's Mixtape
On May 1, 2020, Chris Brown was featured on the track "Not You Too" from Drake's Dark Lane Demo Tapes mixtape, earning Brown his 100th career entry on the US Billboard Hot 100.
May 2020: First R&B Artist with 100 Billboard Hot 100 Entries
In May 2020, Chris Brown became the first R&B artist in history to achieve 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing his place in music history.
July 9, 2020: Tenth Album Title Announced
On July 9, 2020, Chris Brown revealed that his tenth album would be named Breezy, a reference to his stage nickname.
2020: Mural in memory of Kobe Bryant
In 2020, Chris Brown painted a mural in memory of Kobe Bryant, featuring Kobe's face, a mamba, and images of Kobe dribbling and dunking a basketball.
April 2021: "Go Crazy" breaks record
In April 2021, Chris Brown's single "Go Crazy" broke the record for the longest-running No. 1 song on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, surpassing his 2019 hit "No Guidance."
August 2, 2021: Announcement of Short Film
On August 2, 2021, Chris Brown announced that Breezy would be accompanied by a short film of the same name, which did not materialize.
2021: Supporting Role in "She Ball"
In 2021, Chris Brown returned to film playing a supporting role in the sports comedy film "She Ball".
January 14, 2022: Release of "Iffy"
On January 14, 2022, Chris Brown released the single "Iffy," which later peaked at #1 on the Rhythmic Radio Chart on April 3.
March 27, 2022: Performance at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
On March 27, 2022, Chris Brown co-headlined a F1 post-race concert for the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
June 17, 2022: Release of "Call Me Every Day"
On June 17, 2022, Chris Brown released the audio for "Call Me Every Day", an Afrobeats collaboration with Nigerian singer Wizkid, a week before the album's release.
July 2022: Most Charted Songs on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs Chart
Also in July 2022, Chris Brown overtook singer The Weeknd for the most charted songs on Billboard's nearly 10-year-old Hot R&B Songs chart, solidifying his dominance in the R&B genre.
July 2022: Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries Among Male Singers
In July 2022, Chris Brown surpassed Elvis Presley for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among male singers, demonstrating his enduring popularity and chart success.
September 4, 2022: Won International Artiste of the Year at Headies Awards
On September 4, 2022, Chris Brown was awarded International Artiste of the Year at the 15th annual Headies Awards, a category recognizing non-African artists' impact on Afrobeats.
September 2022: First R&B Singer with Over Fifty Top 40 Hits on Billboard Hot 100
In September 2022, Chris Brown became the first R&B singer in history to chart over fifty Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He achieved the record by earning his fifty-first Top 40 hit with his single "Under the Influence".
November 16, 2022: Release of Christmas Themed Songs
On November 16, 2022, Chris Brown released Christmas-themed songs titled "No Time Like Christmas" and "It's Giving Christmas".
January 2023: Most Gold Certified Singles by a Male Vocalist
In January 2023, Chris 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".
January 2023: Surpassed Elvis Presley in RIAA Gold-Certified Singles
In January 2023, Chris Brown surpassed Elvis Presley for the most RIAA Gold-certified singles among male vocalists, also passing Presley for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among male vocalists.
February 2023: First Male Vocalist with Twenty Multi-Platinum Singles
In February 2023, Chris Brown became the first male vocalist in RIAA history to score twenty multi-Platinum singles in the US.
June 2023: Release of "Summer Too Hot"
In June 2023, Chris Brown released "Summer Too Hot", which was the lead single from his eleventh album.
September 8, 2023: Featured on Tee Grizzley's single IDGAF
On September 8, 2023, Chris Brown, alongside Mariah the Scientist, appeared as featured artists on Tee Grizzley's single IDGAF.
October 20, 2023: Release of "Sensational"
On October 20, 2023, Chris Brown released "Sensational" featuring Nigerian artists Lojay and Davido, as the second single from his upcoming album, 11:11.
October 21, 2023: Album Tracklist Update
On October 21, 2023, Chris Brown clarified that his upcoming album, 11:11, would contain 22 songs instead of the previously stated 11 tracks.
November 6, 2023: Featured Artists on 11:11 Confirmed
On November 6, 2023, Chris Brown confirmed that there would be 7 featured artists on the album 11:11, including Lojay, Davido, Future, Fridayy, Byron Messia, and two others listed as hidden features.
November 7, 2023: Release of "Nightmares"
On November 7, 2023, Chris Brown released the single "Nightmares" featuring Byron Messia.
November 10, 2023: Release of 11:11
On November 10, 2023, Chris Brown released his album 11:11, marking his third double album, and the album's musical style mixes R&B, pop music, Afrobeats and dancehall.
December 2023: Vevo Report
In December 2023, Vevo reported that Chris 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.
2023: "Under the Influence Tour"
In 2023, Chris Brown embarked on the "Under the Influence Tour" in Europe, named after the viral song. The tour sold out all 24 scheduled arena dates and included additional dates after the initial shows also sold out.
January 2024: Charted on the Billboard Hot 100 for 20 Consecutive Years
In January 2024, Chris 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.
January 2024: Billboard Hot 100 Chart Achievement
In January 2024, Chris Brown became the first artist in the 21st century to have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 for twenty consecutive years, with Tee Grizzley's single "IDGAF" featuring Chris Brown and Mariah the Scientist.
March 5, 2024: Announcement of "The 11:11 Tour"
On March 5, 2024, Chris Brown announced "The 11:11 Tour", a North American arena tour featuring singers Ayra Starr, Muni Long and Maeta as supporting acts.
April 11, 2024: Release of 11:11 (Deluxe)
On April 11, 2024, Chris Brown 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.
November 2024: First Male Vocalist with Over Forty Platinum Singles
In November 2024, Chris Brown became the first male vocalist in RIAA history to score over forty Platinum singles in the US.
2024: Digital Singles Certification in the US
As of 2024, Chris 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.
January 23, 2025: Music Video for "Residuals"
On January 23, 2025, Chris Brown released a music video for his Grammy-nominated song "Residuals" from the 11:11 (Deluxe).
February 2, 2025: Grammy for "Best R&B Album"
On February 2, 2025, Chris Brown's 11:11 (Deluxe) won the Grammy for "Best R&B Album" at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
March 27, 2025: Announcement of "Breezy Bowl XX"
On March 27, 2025, Chris Brown announced a stadium world tour titled "Breezy Bowl XX" with special guests Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his self-titled album.
April 10, 2026: Announcement of "The Raymond & Brown Tour"
On April 10, 2026, Chris Brown and Usher jointly announced "The Raymond & Brown Tour", a co-headlined North American stadium world tour.
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