Chris Brown's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Chris Brown.
Chris Brown is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, recognized for his contributions to R&B, pop, and hip-hop music. Often dubbed the "King of R&B," his work frequently explores emotional and hedonistic themes. His vocal and dance talents have drawn comparisons to Michael Jackson, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry.
1995: First Debut Single To Top Billboard
In 1995, Chris Brown was the first male act to have his debut single reach the summit of the Billboard Hot 100.
2009: Grammy Nomination
In 2009, Chris Brown received a Grammy award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Take You Down".
March 18, 2011: Release of F.A.M.E.
On March 18, 2011, Chris Brown released his fourth studio album F.A.M.E. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales of 270,000 copies.
2011: Wins at BET and Hip Hop Awards
In 2011, Chris Brown received six nominations at the BET Awards and won five awards, including Best Male R&B Artist and Video of the Year for "Look at Me Now". He also won three awards at the BET Hip Hop Awards, including People's Champ Award and Best Hip Hop Video for "Look at Me Now". Additionally, F.A.M.E. won Album of the Year at the Soul Train Music Awards.
2011: F.A.M.E. Album Release and Grammy Win
In 2011, Chris Brown released his fourth album F.A.M.E., which topped the Billboard 200. The album included the successful singles "Yeah 3x", "Look at Me Now", and "Beautiful People" and earned him the 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 the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for eight consecutive weeks. It also reached number one on the US Hot Rap Songs chart and became one of the best-selling rap songs of the year.
February 12, 2012: Grammy Win for Best R&B Album
On February 12, 2012, Chris Brown won his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for F.A.M.E. He also performed at the ceremony, marking his first appearance since his felony assault conviction.
March 20, 2015: End of Probation
On March 20, 2015, Chris Brown's probation ended, formally closing the felony case emanating from the Rihanna assault that happened over six years prior.
2015: Grammy Nominations for Album X and "New Flame"
In 2015, Chris Brown's album 'X' was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the Grammy Awards, while his song "New Flame" was nominated for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song.
September 1, 2016: Lawyer Statement and Dropped Charges
On September 1, 2016, Chris Brown's lawyer stated there was no standoff and evidence did not support the accuser's claims, leading to charges being dropped. Brown later sued the accuser for defamation and won the lawsuit.
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.
2019: Billboard Recognizes Brown's Success
In 2019, Billboard named Chris Brown the third most successful artist of the 2010s decade in R&B and hip-hop music, only behind Drake and Rihanna.
2019: Settlement of Lawsuit
In 2019, the lawsuit filed by Mike G against Chris Brown was settled out of court, with both parties reconciling their differences and reaching a confidential deal.
January 2020: Longest Running #1 on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
In January 2020, Chris Brown initially set the record for the longest running #1 hit on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with his 2019 single "No Guidance", which remained at #1 for 27 weeks.
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.
April 2021: "Go Crazy" Breaks Record
In April 2021, "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".
April 3, 2022: "Iffy" Peaked to #1 of the Rhythmic Radio Chart
On April 3, 2022, Chris Brown's single "Iffy" peaked to #1 of the Rhythmic Radio Chart.
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. 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.
August 2022: Lawsuit Dismissed
In August 2022, the judge dismissed the $20 million lawsuit against Chris Brown due to a lack of prosecution by the plaintiff. The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it can be reinstated under proper legal grounds.
September 4, 2022: International Artiste of the Year at Headies Awards
On September 4, 2022, Chris Brown won the International Artiste of the Year award 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 the record with his 51st top 40 hit, "Under the Influence".
January 2023: Most Gold Certified Singles by RIAA Among Male Vocalists
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 with his 56th gold-certified single, "Call Me Everyday".
January 2023: RIAA Gold Certified Singles Record
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 the US
In February 2023, Chris Brown became the first male vocalist in RIAA history to score 20 multi-platinum singles in the US.
March 2023: Reaching 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.
January 2024: Billboard Hot 100 Charting Streak
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.
November 2024: First Male Vocalist with Over 40 Platinum Singles in the US
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 of any male R&B singer in history, tying for 11th overall across all genres.
February 2, 2025: Grammy Award 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.
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