Full History Of Chris Brown In Timeline From 1989

May 5, 1989: Christopher Maurice Brown Born

On May 5, 1989, Christopher Maurice Brown, who would become a singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, and actor, was born.

1992: Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Establishment

Chris Brown 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.

1995: First Male Act Since Montell Jordan to Top Billboard Hot 100

In 1995, Chris Brown became the first male act since Montell Jordan to have his debut single, "Run It!", reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

1995: First Male Artist Since 1995 to Top Billboard Hot 100

In 1995, Chris Brown became the first male artist since Montell Jordan to have his debut single, 'Run It!', top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

1997: Release of "Tight Up Skirt"

In 1997, Red Rat released the dancehall track "Tight Up Skirt", which a line was allegedly lifted in Brown's song "Privacy".

2004: Moved to New York to pursue music career

Chris Brown attended Essex High School in Virginia until late 2004, when he moved to New York to pursue his music career.

2004: Signed to Jive Records

Chris Brown signed to Jive Records in 2004.

2004: Signed with Jive Records

In 2004, Chris Brown signed with Jive Records, marking a significant step in his early career.

2004: First R&B male artist to go gold

In 2017, Chris Brown became the first R&B male artist to go gold in a week since Usher's Confessions in 2004.

2004: Dropped out of Essex High School

In late 2004, Chris Brown dropped out of Essex High School in Virginia to pursue a music career.

February 2005: Began Recording Debut Album

In February 2005, after signing to Jive Records in 2004, Chris Brown began recording his self-titled debut studio album.

November 29, 2005: Release of Self-Titled Debut Album

On November 29, 2005, Chris Brown released his self-titled debut album, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and sold 154,000 copies in its first week.

2005: "Kiss Kiss" becoming Brown's second number one single following "Run It!" in 2005

"Kiss Kiss", 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.

2005: Reunited with producer Scott Storch

In 2019, Chris Brown's single "Undecided" saw him reunite with producer Scott Storch, who previously worked with Brown in 2005 on his breakout hit "Run It!".

2005: Dropped out of Essex High School

In early 2005, Chris Brown dropped out of Essex High School in Virginia to pursue a music career.

June 13, 2006: Release of "Chris Brown's Journey" DVD

On June 13, 2006, Chris Brown released a DVD entitled 'Chris Brown's Journey', featuring behind-the-scenes footage.

August 17, 2006: The Up Close and Personal Tour Began

On August 17, 2006, Chris Brown began his major co-headlining tour, 'The Up Close and Personal Tour', to promote his album.

2006: Start of earning period

In 2006, Chris Brown began the period tracked by Pollstar, leading to $166 million in earnings by 2022.

2006: "Thriller" Recreation at World Music Awards

In 2006, Chris Brown performed a recreation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" at the World Music Awards, showcasing his dancing abilities.

January 12, 2007: Film Debut in "Stomp the Yard"

On January 12, 2007, Chris Brown made his film debut in 'Stomp the Yard', alongside Ne-Yo, Meagan Good and Columbus Short.

January 2007: Landed a small role as a band geek in The O.C.

In January 2007, Chris Brown landed a small role as a band geek in the fourth season of the American television series The O.C.

April 2007: Opening Act for Beyoncé

In April 2007, Chris Brown was the opening act for Beyoncé, on the Australian leg of her The Beyoncé Experience tour.

July 9, 2007: Featured on MTV's My Super Sweet 16

On July 9, 2007, Chris Brown was featured in an episode of MTV's 'My Super Sweet 16', which was retitled 'Chris Brown: My Super 18', celebrating his eighteenth birthday.

November 6, 2007: Release of "Exclusive" album

On November 6, 2007, Chris Brown released his second studio album, 'Exclusive', which debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart.

November 2007: Video Host for St. Jude's Math-A-Thon

In November 2007, Chris Brown supported St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Math-A-Thon program as a video host, encouraging students to use math skills to help children with cancer.

November 21, 2007: Leading Role in "This Christmas"

On November 21, 2007, Chris Brown starred in "This Christmas", a family drama also contributing to the movie's soundtrack with covers like "Try a Little Tenderness" and "This Christmas".

December 6, 2007: The Exclusive Holiday Tour Begins

On December 6, 2007, Chris Brown's "The Exclusive Holiday Tour" started in Cincinnati, Ohio, supporting his album "Exclusive".

2007: Start Dating Rihanna

From 2007, Chris Brown dated singer Rihanna until their highly publicized domestic violence case.

2007: CBE record label founded

In 2007, Chris Brown founded the record label CBE ("Chris Brown Entertainment" or "Culture Beyond Evolution") under Interscope Records.

2007: Chris Brown Film Debut

In 2007, Chris Brown made his film debut in 'Stomp the Yard' and appeared as a guest on 'The O.C.' television series.

2007: On-Screen Feature Film Debut

In 2007, Chris Brown made his on-screen feature film debut in Stomp the Yard and also took a leading role in This Christmas.

2007: Release of Album "Exclusive"

In 2007, Chris Brown released his second album, 'Exclusive', which achieved worldwide commercial success and included his second Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, 'Kiss Kiss'.

February 9, 2008: The Exclusive Holiday Tour Concludes

On February 9, 2008, Chris Brown's "The Exclusive Holiday Tour" ended in Honolulu, Hawaii, after visiting over thirty venues in the US.

March 2008: Featured on Jordin Sparks' "No Air"

In March 2008, Chris Brown was featured on Jordin Sparks' single "No Air", which achieved worldwide success, peaking at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

June 3, 2008: Release of "Exclusive: The Forever Edition"

On June 3, 2008, Chris Brown released "Exclusive: The Forever Edition", a re-issue of his album "Exclusive", featuring four new tracks that pushed the album's success further.

August 2008: Guest Appearance on "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody"

In August 2008, Chris Brown made a guest appearance as himself on Disney's "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody".

2008: Work began on third studio album, Graffiti

In 2008, Chris Brown began working on his third studio album, "Graffiti", influenced by Prince and Michael Jackson, with the intent to change his musical direction.

2008: Guest Starred in 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.

February 8, 2009: Domestic Violence Scandal with Rihanna

On February 8, 2009, Chris Brown was involved in a domestic violence scandal with his then-girlfriend Rihanna, which led to significant backlash, loss of endorsements, and radio stations briefly banning his songs.

June 22, 2009: Guilty plea to felony assault

On June 22, 2009, Chris Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault against Rihanna, accepting a plea deal that included community labor, five years of probation, and domestic violence counseling.

September 29, 2009: "I Can Transform Ya" Released

On September 29, 2009, Chris Brown released "I Can Transform Ya" as the lead single from his album "Graffiti".

October 2009: Mechanical Dummy website founded

In October 2009, Chris Brown founded Mechanical Dummy, a lifestyle website to curate and promote trends in technology, music, culture, fashion, style, and emerging brands, where he served as creative director.

November 23, 2009: "Crawl" Released

On November 23, 2009, Chris Brown released "Crawl" as the second single from his album "Graffiti".

December 8, 2009: Release of "Graffiti" Album

On December 8, 2009, Chris Brown released his album "Graffiti", which marked a new artistic direction where he managed the artistic direction and wrote all the songs, which was met with negative reviews.

2009: Domestic Violence Case

From 2007 to 2009, Chris Brown dated singer Rihanna until their highly publicized domestic violence case.

2009: Guilty Plea for Felony Assault

In 2009, Chris Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault of singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend, resulting in a sentence of five years probation and six months of community service. He also released his third album, 'Graffiti', which was not commercially successful.

2009: Grammy Nomination for "Take You Down"

In 2009, Chris Brown received a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his song "Take You Down".

2009: Writing about things 16 year olds go through

In 2009, Chris Brown said, "I write about the things that 16 year olds go through every day."

August 2010: Starring role in "Takers"

In August 2010, Chris Brown starred in the crime thriller "Takers", alongside Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Hayden Christensen and T.I., also serving as the film's executive producer.

September 2010: Announcement of "F.A.M.E."

In September 2010, Chris Brown announced his album "F.A.M.E.", which stands for "Forgiving All My Enemies", with the first single being "Yeah 3x".

2010: Release of Three Mixtapes

During 2010, Chris Brown released three free mixtapes: "In My Zone (Rhythm & Streets)", "Fan of a Fan" (with Tyga), and "In My Zone 2", featuring a new writing style and mixing R&B with hip hop. These mixtapes had a great reception from his core audience.

2010: Mixtape 'Fan of a Fan' Release

In 2010, Chris Brown and Tyga released a mixtape titled 'Fan of a Fan', which preceded their 2015 collaborative album.

2010: Appearance in the film "Takers"

In 2010, Chris Brown appeared in the film 'Takers'.

2010: Briefly Dating Jasmine Sanders

In 2010, Chris Brown briefly dated professional model Jasmine Sanders.

2010: Executive Produced in Takers

In 2010, Chris Brown executive produced and acted in the heist thriller, Takers.

2010: Hip Hop Genre Approach

In 2010, Chris Brown shifted his approach to hip hop after releasing mixtapes, frequently rapping on mixtapes and features, which he then incorporated into his albums.

February 2011: Restraining order modified

In February 2011, at the request of lawyers, Judge Patricia Schnegg modified the restraining order to a "level one order", allowing both singers to appear at awards shows together in the future.

March 18, 2011: Release of "F.A.M.E."

On March 18, 2011, Chris Brown released his fourth studio album "F.A.M.E.", debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling 270,000 copies in its first week, marking his first number-one album in the US.

March 23, 2011: "Graffiti" album sales update

As of March 23, 2011, Chris Brown's album "Graffiti" had sold 341,000 copies in the US.

October 7, 2011: RCA Music Group Restructuring

On October 7, 2011, RCA Music Group announced it was disbanding Jive Records, Arista Records, and J Records, resulting in Chris Brown releasing future material on the RCA Records brand.

2011: MTV Video Music Awards Medley

At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Chris Brown performed a medley that included flying parts, highlighting his dancing and stage presence.

2011: Dating Draya Michele and Karrueche Tran

In 2011, Chris Brown briefly dated media personality Draya Michele. Later during the same year, Brown began dating Karrueche Tran.

2011: Guest Starred in Tosh.O

In 2011, Chris Brown guest starred as himself on the Comedy Central series Tosh.O.

2011: Multiple BET Awards

In 2011, Chris Brown received six nominations at the BET Awards and won five, including Best Male R&B Artist and Video of the Year for "Look at Me Now".

2011: Release of Album "F.A.M.E."

In 2011, Chris Brown released his fourth album, 'F.A.M.E.', which topped the Billboard 200 chart, contained successful singles, and earned him a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.

2011: "Look At Me Now" Success

In 2011, Chris Brown's hip-hop single "Look at Me Now", featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, reached number one on both the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts, becoming a best-selling rap song.

February 12, 2012: Grammy Award Win

On February 12, 2012, Chris Brown won his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. He also performed at the ceremony, marking his first appearance since his felony assault conviction.

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.

May 2012: Dum English toy and sculpture line debut

In May 2012, Chris Brown partnered with 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.

June 14, 2012: Scuffle with Drake at nightclub

On June 14, 2012, Chris Brown was involved in a scuffle with Drake and his entourage at a New York City nightclub, resulting in injuries to several people, including Tony Parker.

July 3, 2012: Release of "Fortune"

On July 3, 2012, Chris Brown released his fifth studio album "Fortune", which debuted atop the Billboard 200 but received negative reviews.

September 25, 2012: Court appearance for potential probation violation

On September 25, 2012, Chris Brown appeared in court after testing positive for cannabis while conducting his community service in Virginia, with his hearing date changed to November to determine if he violated his court order.

November 2012: Symphonic Love Foundation launched

In November 2012, Chris 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.

2012: Recorded tracks for mixtape

Between 2012 and 2015, Chris Brown recorded tracks that were later included in his mixtape "Before the Party."

2012: Acting in Think Like a Man

In 2012, Chris Brown acted in the romantic comedy Think Like a Man.

2012: Appearance in the film "Think Like a Man"

In 2012, Chris Brown appeared in the film 'Think Like a Man'.

2012: Carpe Diem Tour Conclusion

In 2012, Chris Brown concluded his Carpe Diem Tour, and then began developing his next studio album.

2012: Black Pyramid clothing line launched

In 2012, Chris Brown launched a streetwear clothing line called Black Pyramid, in collaboration with the founders of the Pink + Dolphin clothing line.

2012: Release of Album "Fortune"

In 2012, Chris Brown released his fifth album, 'Fortune', which also topped the Billboard 200 chart.

2012: Mike G hired as manager

In 2012, Mike G was hired as Chris Brown's manager to help him repair his public image.

January 2013: Altercation with Frank Ocean

In January 2013, Chris Brown was involved in an altercation with Frank Ocean over a parking space outside a recording studio in West Hollywood, with police investigating Brown for battery.

January 2013: Confirmation of Romantic Relationship with Rihanna

In January 2013, Rihanna confirmed that she and Chris Brown had resumed their romantic relationship.

February 15, 2013: Unofficial Release of "Home"

On February 15, 2013, Chris Brown unofficially released the song "Home", expressing reflections on fame and returning to his roots.

March 26, 2013: Announcement of "X" Album

On March 26, 2013, Chris Brown announced the release of his upcoming album "X", aiming for a more mature and soulful sound.

March 29, 2013: Release of "Fine China"

On March 29, 2013, Chris Brown released the lead single "Fine China" from his album "X", receiving critical acclaim for its soulful, 1970's-inspired sound.

May 2013: Break Up with Rihanna

In a May 2013 interview, Chris Brown stated that he and Rihanna had broken up again.

July 2013: Probation revoked after alleged hit and run

In July 2013, Chris Brown's probation was revoked following an alleged hit and run incident in Los Angeles.

August 9, 2013: Suffered a seizure

On August 9, 2013, Chris Brown reportedly suffered a seizure at Record Plant Studios in Hollywood, California, prompting a 9-1-1 call. He refused treatment and transport to a hospital.

August 2013: Scheduled reappearance in court

In August 2013, Chris Brown was scheduled to reappear in court to determine if he would serve time in prison following the revocation of his probation.

October 2013: Arrest for felony assault in Washington D.C.

In October 2013, Chris Brown was arrested for felony assault in Washington, D.C., after an incident where he punched a man who wanted to take a picture with him, breaking the man's nose.

October 30, 2013: Voluntarily enters rehab

On October 30, 2013, Chris Brown voluntarily entered rehab.

November 2013: Invasion Capsule Collection launch

In November 2013, Chris Brown partnered with Sprayground to launch a limited line of custom backpacks, the “Invasion Capsule Collection”.

November 19, 2013: Released mixtape 'X Files'

On November 19, 2013, Chris Brown released a mixtape titled 'X Files' to hold fans over until the release of his album 'X'.

November 20, 2013: Sentenced to anger management rehabilitation center

On November 20, 2013, Chris Brown was sentenced to a three-month anger management rehabilitation center, which jeopardized the December 2013 release of his album X.

2013: Acting in Battle of the Year

In 2013, Chris Brown acted in the dance film Battle of the Year.

2013: Appearance in the film "Battle of the Year"

In 2013, Chris Brown appeared in the film 'Battle of the Year'.

2013: Personal Experiences Reflected in Music

In 2013, Chris Brown stated in an interview with Rolling Stone that his songs are derived from personal experiences mixed with art.

2013: Sentenced to Rehab and Diagnosed with Mental Health Disorders

In 2013, Chris Brown was sentenced to 90 days in rehab and was formally diagnosed with bipolar II disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

2013: Past drug usage before incarceration

In 2013, prior to Chris Brown's incarceration, he used "the syrup, the Xanax," admitting that marijuana offset his hyperactive tendencies, but "once I started doing the lean, the other stuff … I'd be sitting in the [recording] booth sleeping."

2013: Jive convinced Chris Brown to stick to singing

In a 2013 interview, Chris Brown stated, that during his permanence in Harlem, his artistic intention was to both rap and sing on his records, but Jive convinced him to stick to just singing.

February 22, 2014: Album release date announced

On February 22, 2014, it was announced that Chris Brown's album 'X' would be released on his birthday, May 5, 2014.

March 14, 2014: Kicked out of rehab

On March 14, 2014, Chris Brown was kicked out of the rehab facility and sent to Northern Neck Regional Jail for violating internal rules.

April 14, 2014: Released teaser of "Don't Be Gone Too Long"

On April 14, 2014, Chris Brown released a teaser of the new track "Don't Be Gone Too Long" featuring Ariana Grande.

April 23, 2014: Release denied

On April 23, 2014, Chris Brown was expected to be released, but a judge denied his release request from custody either on bail or his own recognizance.

May 5, 2014: Album release date

On February 22, 2014, it was announced that Chris Brown's album 'X' would be released on his birthday, May 5, 2014.

May 9, 2014: Sentenced to jail

On May 9, 2014, Chris Brown was ordered to serve 131 days in jail for his probation violation, further delaying the release of his album.

June 2, 2014: Release from Jail

After being released from jail on June 2, 2014, Chris Brown wrote that he was "Humbled and Blessed" and tweeted the words "Thank you GOD."

August 25, 2014: Released "X" as an instant-gratification track

On August 25, 2014, The title track "X" was released as an instant-gratification track alongside the album pre-order on iTunes.

September 16, 2014: Released 'X' Album

On September 16, 2014, Chris Brown's sixth studio album, 'X', was released and received positive reviews from critics.

2014: Contrast to 'X'

Chris Brown's album 'Royalty' in 2015 was noted to be a stark contrast to his 2014 album 'X', waving goodbye to displays of affection.

2014: CBE signs Brown's work exclusively

From 2014, CBE label started to sign exclusively Chris Brown's works.

2014: Release of Album "X"

In 2014, Chris Brown released his album 'X', which peaked in the top three of the Billboard 200.

2014: Admission of drug use

In 2014, Chris Brown revealed in an interview that prior to his 2013 incarceration, he used "the syrup, the Xanax," admitting that marijuana offset his hyperactive tendencies, but "once I started doing the lean, the other stuff … I'd be sitting in the [recording] booth sleeping."

February 24, 2015: Released 'Fan of a Fan: The Album'

On February 24, 2015, Chris Brown released his collaborative studio album with Tyga, titled 'Fan of a Fan: The Album'.

March 20, 2015: Probation ends

On March 20, 2015, Chris Brown's probation officially ended, closing the felony case from the 2009 assault on Rihanna.

April 2015: Sobriety relapse

In April 2015, Chris Brown broke a 15-month period of sobriety, allegedly using Xanax and lean and spiraling into more frequent drug use.

October 13, 2015: Announced Release Date of 'Royalty'

On October 13, 2015, Chris Brown announced that his album 'Royalty' would be released on November 27, 2015.

November 27, 2015: Released mixtape 'Before the Party'

On November 27, 2015, Chris Brown released a free 34-track mixtape called 'Before the Party' as a prelude to his album 'Royalty'.

December 11, 2015: Chris Brown becomes the face of BAPE Black Label

On December 11, 2015, Chris Brown was announced as the face of BAPE Black Label, the high-end range of the Japanese fashion brand A Bathing Ape.

December 18, 2015: Released Royalty album

On December 18, 2015, Chris Brown released his seventh studio album, Royalty, which was dedicated to his daughter.

2015: Started working on next album

Chris Brown began working and recording tracks for his next album, Heartbreak on a Full Moon, in late 2015, shortly before the release of Royalty.

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, which included an acclaimed front-flip.

2015: Release of Album "Royalty"

In 2015, Chris Brown released his album 'Royalty', which peaked in the top three of the Billboard 200.

2015: Ownership of Burger King restaurants

In 2015, Chris Brown stated that he owned fourteen Burger King restaurants.

2015: Work on The Grammy Museum walls

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.

2015: Grammy Nominations

In 2015, Chris Brown's album 'X' was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the Grammy Awards, and "New Flame" was nominated for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.

2015: God is the only thing he is afraid of.

In 2015, during an interview for Vibe, Chris Brown said that God is the only thing that he is afraid of, that he prays everyday, and prays for knowledge, understanding, and peace of mind.

March 2016: Collaborated with Benny Benassi

In March 2016, Chris Brown collaborated with Italian DJ Benny Benassi for the song "Paradise" from the latter's album Danceaholic.

May 5, 2016: Released single "Grass Ain't Greener"

On May 5, 2016, Chris Brown released the single "Grass Ain't Greener", which he announced as the first single from his new album titled Heartbreak on a Full Moon.

June 2016: Assault lawsuit by former manager

In June 2016, Chris Brown was sued by his former manager, Mike G, for assault, false imprisonment, and battery, alleging an incident on May 10 where Brown assaulted him.

August 30, 2016: Police standoff at Brown's house

On August 30, 2016, Chris Brown was involved in a standoff with the LAPD after a woman accused him of threatening her with a gun, leading to his arrest and subsequent release on bail.

September 1, 2016: Lawyer states no corroborating evidence

On September 1, 2016, Chris 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."

December 16, 2016: Released single "Party"

On December 16, 2016, Chris Brown released the second official single from his album, "Party", featuring Usher and Gucci Mane.

2016: Partnerships and Style Definition in 2016

In 2016, Chris Brown partnered with Snipes for a summer capsule collection and modeled for Philipp Plein's fall/winter campaign. In an interview with Vanity Fair Italia during 2016, he defined style as self-awareness and self-confidence.

2016: Increased drug use

In 2016, Chris Brown spiraled into a more frequent drug use, following the relapse from the previous year.

2016: Larger release of Black Pyramid

In 2016, the Black Pyramid clothing label was set for larger release, partnering with streetwear clothing lines such as Snipes for a worldwide distribution, also being distributed through its own Black Pyramid boutiques.

August 4, 2017: Released single 'Pills & Automobiles'

On August 4, 2017, Chris Brown released the fourth single, the trap song "Pills & Automobiles", featuring Yo Gotti, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Kodak Black.

August 2017: Explained concept for Heartbreak on a Full Moon

In August 2017, Chris Brown explained that he thought Heartbreak on a Full Moon was a depiction of what his soul wanted to say.

October 25, 2017: Organized a free pop-up concert in New York City

On October 25, 2017, Chris Brown organized a free pop-up concert in New York City to perform the singles on the album and promote it.

October 31, 2017: Released Heartbreak on a Full Moon

On October 31, 2017, Chris Brown released 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon' as a double-disc album.

December 13, 2017: Released deluxe edition of Heartbreak on a Full Moon

On December 13, 2017, Chris Brown released a 12-track surprise deluxe edition of the album, titled Cuffing Season – 12 Days of Christmas.

2017: Billboard article on mental health

In 2017, Billboard published an investigative article about Chris Brown's mental health issues and addiction, revealing details from ex-members of his team about his drug use, including cocaine, Xanax, marijuana, molly and lean.

2017: Welcome to My Life Documentary

In 2017, Chris Brown produced and starred in a documentary on himself entitled Welcome to My Life.

2017: Release of Self-Documentary Film, Welcome to My Life

In 2017, Chris Brown released a self-documentary film, 'Welcome to My Life', where he discussed his difficult childhood experiences, including domestic violence.

2017: Release of Album "Heartbreak on a Full Moon"

In 2017, Chris Brown released his eighth album, 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon', which achieved gold certification in its first week and later went double platinum.

2017: Welcome to My Life Documentary Release

In 2017, Chris Brown released his self-documentary, "Welcome to My Life", where he reflected on the sharp decline in his reputation following the 2009 assault on Rihanna.

2017: Karrueche Tran granted restraining order

In 2017, Chris Brown's ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran was granted a 5-year restraining order against him after she presented evidence of threats and demands made by Brown.

2017: Continued sharing snippets from songs

Throughout 2016 and 2017, Chris Brown continued sharing snippets from songs he was recording for his album 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon'. In 2017, he stated that he wanted to "outdo expectations" and "push the boundaries on artistry".

January 31, 2018: Released track "State of the Union"

On January 31, 2018, Chris Brown released the track "State of the Union" for free, expressing a message about social harmony.

February 2018: Announced collaboration project with Joyner Lucas

In February 2018, Chris Brown and Joyner Lucas announced an upcoming collaboration project, titled Angels & Demons, with the release of the single "Stranger Things".

March 15, 2018: Featured on Lil Dicky's "Freaky Friday"

On March 15, 2018, Chris Brown was featured on Lil Dicky's hit single "Freaky Friday", which topped charts in multiple countries.

June 2018: Started 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour'

In June 2018, Chris Brown started his US "Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour" to further promote the album.

January 4, 2019: Released "Undecided" as lead single

On January 4, 2019, Chris Brown released "Undecided" as the lead single from his ninth album, Indigo.

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.

June 10, 2019: Chris Brown Announces "Indigoat Tour"

On June 10, 2019, Chris Brown announced the "Indigoat Tour" to promote his album, performing across the US. The tour began on August 20 and ended on October 19, 2019.

June 28, 2019: Released Indigo album

On June 28, 2019, Chris Brown released his ninth studio album, Indigo, marking his second double album.

October 4, 2019: Released deluxe version of Indigo

On October 4, 2019, Chris Brown released a deluxe version of Indigo entitled Indigo Extended, which included 10 additional songs.

December 2019: Started Working on Tenth Studio Album

In December 2019, Chris Brown revealed that he had started working on new material for his tenth studio album.

2019: Billboard names Chris Brown third most successful artist

In 2019, Billboard named Chris Brown the third most successful artist of the 2010s decade in R&B and hip-hop music.

2019: Release of Album "Indigo"

In 2019, Chris Brown released his ninth album, 'Indigo', which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and included the hit single 'No Guidance'.

2019: Lawsuit settled out of court

In 2019, Chris Brown's assault lawsuit with former manager Mike G was settled out of court, with both parties reconciling their differences and reaching a confidential deal.

2019: Certified double platinum

In 2019, the album Heartbreak on a Full Moon was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

2019: Single No Guidance Success

In January 2020, Chris Brown set the record for longest running #1 on Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart with his 2019 single "No Guidance".

January 2020: Longest Running #1 on Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay

In January 2020, Chris Brown initially set the record for longest running #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart with his 2019 single "No Guidance", which remained #1 for 27 weeks.

April 29, 2020: Announcement of Collaborative Mixtape "Slime & B"

On April 29, 2020, Chris Brown announced the release of a collaborative mixtape with Young Thug titled Slime & B.

May 1, 2020: Featured on Drake's "Dark Lane Demo Tapes"

On May 1, 2020, Chris Brown was featured on Drake's Dark Lane Demo Tapes mixtape, on the track "Not You Too", earning his 100th career entry on the US Billboard Hot 100.

May 5, 2020: Release of "Slime & B" Mixtape

On May 5, 2020, Chris Brown and Young Thug released their collaborative mixtape, Slime & B, featuring the hit single "Go Crazy".

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.

July 9, 2020: Announcement of Tenth Album Title: Breezy

On July 9, 2020, Chris Brown announced via Instagram that his tenth album would be titled Breezy, referencing his stage nickname.

December 2020: Alleged rape on a yacht in Miami

In December 2020, Chris Brown allegedly raped a woman on a yacht in Miami, which led to a lawsuit being filed in January 2022.

2020: Mural in Memory of Kobe Bryant

In 2020, Chris Brown painted a mural in memory of Kobe Bryant, including Kobe's face, a mamba, and pictures of Kobe dribbling and dunking a basketball.

April 2021: "Go Crazy" Broke Record

In April 2021, Chris Brown's song "Go Crazy" broke the record for the longest running No. 1 song on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, a record previously held by Brown's 2019 hit single "No Guidance".

August 2, 2021: Planned Short Film Announcement

On August 2, 2021, Chris Brown announced on his Instagram account that his Breezy album would be accompanied by a short film of the same name, which did not happen.

November 11, 2021: Breezy's Cosmic Crunch cereal launch

On November 11, 2021, Chris Brown launched his own cereal, "Breezy's Cosmic Crunch", partnering with SoFlo Snacks for this limited edition of collectible breakfast cereal.

2021: She Ball Supporting Role

In 2021, Chris Brown played a supporting role in the sports comedy film She Ball.

January 14, 2022: Release of Single "Iffy"

On January 14, 2022, Chris Brown released the single "Iffy", which later peaked at #1 of the Rhythmic Radio Chart on April 3, 2022.

January 2022: $20 million civil lawsuit filed

In January 2022, Chris Brown was named in a $20 million civil lawsuit alleging he raped a woman on a yacht in Miami in December 2020.

March 27, 2022: Co-headlined F1 Post-Race Concert

On March 27, 2022, Chris Brown co-headlined a F1 post-race concert for the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

April 1, 2022: Release of Single "WE (Warm Embrace)"

On April 1, 2022, Chris Brown released the second single from his album, "WE (Warm Embrace)".

April 3, 2022: "Iffy" Peaked to #1 of the Rhythmic Radio Chart

On April 3, 2022, Chris Brown's single "Iffy", released on January 14, 2022, peaked to #1 of the Rhythmic Radio Chart.

April 26, 2022: Announcement of "One of Them Ones" Tour

On April 26, 2022, Chris Brown announced his US summer tour "One of Them Ones" with rapper Lil Baby.

May 2022: The Auracles NFT collection launch

In May 2022, Chris Brown partnered with Renowned and BlackNFTArt to launch an NFT collection, "The Auracles", with accompanying physical streetwear pieces.

June 11, 2022: Launch of Multi-Year Residency in Las Vegas

On June 11, 2022, Chris Brown performed at Drai's After Hours Nightclub in Las Vegas, marking the launch of his new multi-year residency at the venue.

June 17, 2022: Release of "Call Me Every Day" Audio

On June 17, 2022, Chris Brown released the audio for an Afrobeats collaboration with Nigerian singer Wizkid titled "Call Me Every Day".

June 24, 2022: Release of "Breezy" Album

On June 24, 2022, Chris Brown released his album, Breezy, which debuted at number four on the Billboard 200.

July 2022: The Breezyverse NFT collection release

In July 2022, Chris Brown released an NFT collection, "The Breezyverse", consisting of 10,000 3D animated NFTs with sound and visual effects implemented on the Ethereum blockchain, released in conjunction with his tenth studio album Breezy.

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 and overtook The Weeknd for the most charted songs on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart.

August 2022: Rape lawsuit dismissed

In August 2022, the judge dismissed the lawsuit filed against Chris Brown due to lack of prosecution by the plaintiff.

September 4, 2022: Won International Artiste of the Year at Headies Awards

On September 4, 2022, Chris Brown won International Artiste of the Year at the 15th annual Headies Awards for non-African artists with outstanding achievements and impact on Afrobeats.

September 2022: First R&B Singer with Over 50 Top 40 Hits on Billboard Hot 100

In September 2022, Chris Brown became the first R&B singer in history to chart over 50 top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, achieving this with his single "Under the Influence".

September 2022: "No Guidance" Lawsuit Dropped

In September 2022, the pair of songwriters who sued Chris Brown and Drake for copyright infringement on "No Guidance" dropped the lawsuit in its entirety.

October 14, 2022: Special Guest at Usher's Las Vegas Residency

On October 14, 2022, Chris Brown appeared as a special guest at Usher's Las Vegas Residency to perform songs, where Usher called him a legend.

November 16, 2022: Release of Christmas Themed Songs

On November 16, 2022, Chris Brown released two Christmas themed songs, "No Time Like Christmas" and "It's Giving Christmas".

November 18, 2022: American Music Awards Canceled Michael Jackson Tribute

On November 18, 2022, Chris Brown announced that the American Music Awards had canceled his scheduled tribute performance to Michael Jackson, resulting in criticism from fans and industry peers. The tribute celebrated the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson's Thriller album.

2022: End of earning period

By 2022, Chris Brown had grossed $166 million from 284 shows since 2006, as reported by Pollstar in February 2023.

2022: Prince Phone Call Reveal

In 2022, Brown revealed that he received a phone call from Prince while on the way to counseling. Prince advised him to "don't lose focus".

2022: Sale of Burger King restaurants

In 2022, Chris Brown revealed that he sold his portfolio of Burger King restaurants.

2022: Album "Indigo" spawned sleeper hit

In 2022, Chris Brown's Indigo album spawned a sleeper hit with its song 'Under the Influence', which was re-released as a single.

January 2023: Most Gold Certified Singles Among Male Vocalists

In January 2023, Chris Brown broke Elvis Presley's record for the most gold certified singles by the RIAA among all male vocalists, scoring his 56th gold-certified single with "Call Me Everyday".

January 2023: Surpassed Elvis Presley for Most RIAA Gold-Certified Singles

In January 2023, Chris Brown surpassed Elvis Presley for the most RIAA gold-certified singles among all male vocalists in history.

February 2023: First Male Vocalist with 20 Multi-Platinum Singles

In February 2023, Chris Brown became the first male vocalist in RIAA history to score 20 multi-platinum singles in the US.

February 2023: Pollstar Reports Chris Brown's Career Earnings

In February 2023, Pollstar reported that Chris Brown had grossed $166 million from 284 shows between 2006 and 2022.

March 2023: Reached 10 No. 1s on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay Chart

In March 2023, Chris 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.

April 2023: Co-Headlined Rolling Loud Thailand

In April 2023, Chris Brown co-headlined Rolling Loud Thailand in its inaugural year, alongside Travis Scott and Cardi B.

May 2023: Chris Brown Launches 3D Printed Slides Line

In May 2023, Chris Brown partnered with Zellerfeld, Nos Ailes, and The Auracles to launch his own line of 3D printed slides, NAMI.

June 2023: Release of "Summer Too Hot"

In June 2023, Chris Brown released "Summer Too Hot", the lead single of his eleventh album, which was nominated at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Performance.

June 2023: "Pills and Automobiles" Lawsuit Dropped

In June 2023, the musician who filed the copyright infringement on "Pills and Automobiles" dropped the lawsuit.

August 4, 2023: Release of "How We Roll"

On August 4, 2023, Chris Brown's single "How We Roll" in collaboration with Ciara was released.

August 27, 2023: Headlined Concert in Jamaica

On August 27, 2023, Chris Brown headlined a concert at Jamaica National Stadium, titled Chris Brown and Friends Live In Jamaica.

September 8, 2023: Featured on Tee Grizzley single IDGAF

On September 8, 2023, Chris Brown alongside Mariah the Scientist appeared as featured artists on Tee Grizzley single IDGAF.

September 2023: Bussin cannabis brand launch

In September 2023, Chris Brown partnered with Originals to launch Bussin, a recreational cannabis brand in California.

October 2023: Partnership with Faraday Future

In October 2023, Faraday Future announced a partnership with Chris Brown where he would become an ambassador and Co-Creation Officer of the company.

October 20, 2023: Release of "Sensational"

On October 20, 2023, Chris Brown released the Afrobeats song "Sensational" featuring Nigerian artists Lojay and Davido, as 11:11's second single.

October 21, 2023: Clarification About Number of Songs on "11:11" Album

On October 21, 2023, Chris Brown clarified that the album "11:11" would contain 22 songs as opposed to the 11 he had previously stated.

November 6, 2023: Confirmed Featured Artists on "11:11" Album

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 2 other hidden features.

November 7, 2023: Release of Single "Nightmares"

On November 7, 2023, Chris Brown released the single "Nightmares" featuring Byron Messia.

November 10, 2023: Release of "11:11" Album

On November 10, 2023, Chris Brown released his album "11:11", marking his third double album.

December 2023: Vevo's Most Watched Artists

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.

2023: Records Sales Update

As of 2023, Chris Brown has sold over 140 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists.

2023: Chris Brown Interview with Shannon Sharpe

During a 2023 interview with Shannon Sharpe, Chris Brown said that he started to consider music as his job after winning a talent show during a summer camp when he was 11 years old.

2023: Working on first album was a "learning experience"

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.

January 2024: Charts on 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: Charted on Billboard Hot 100 for 20 Consecutive Years

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.

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.

March 2024: Disposable vapes line launched

In March 2024, Chris Brown launched a line of disposable vapes, the CB 15K x Chris Brown Disposable Vape.

April 11, 2024: Released 11:11 (Deluxe)

On April 11, 2024, Chris Brown released 11:11 (Deluxe), containing 13 additional tracks and features from various artists. He dissed Quavo in the song "Freak", triggering response diss tracks from each party.

November 2024: First Male Vocalist with Over 40 Platinum Singles

In November 2024, Chris Brown became the first male vocalist in RIAA history to score over 40 platinum singles in the US.

2024: Digital Singles Certification

As of 2024, Chris Brown has certified 114.5 million digital singles in the US, the most for any male R&B singer.

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