Christopher Maurice Brown Networth
Early Life and Background
Christopher Maurice Brown, popularly known as Chris Brown, is a multifaceted American artist who has made significant strides as a singer, songwriter, rapper, dancer, actor, and film producer. Born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia, Brown’s passion for music was evident from a young age as he actively participated in his church choir and numerous local talent shows.
Career Beginnings and Breakthrough
Brown’s career skyrocketed in 2005 with the release of his self-titled debut studio album. The album was a commercial success, receiving double platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Notably, Brown became the first male artist since 1997 to have his debut single, “Run It!,” top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Early Life, Education, and Family
Christopher Maurice Brown was born and raised in Tappahannock, Virginia. He has an older sister named Lytrell Bundy, who works as a bank employee. From a young age, Brown was surrounded by music, listening to his parents’ soul albums and developing an interest in the hip-hop scene. Inspired by Michael Jackson, Brown honed his singing and dancing skills, performing in his church choir and local talent shows.
Career and Achievements
At the age of 13, Brown was discovered by Hitmission Records, a local development company. Lamont Fleming of Hitmission provided him with voice training and helped put together a demo kit that was used to secure a record deal. Tina Davis, Senior A&R Executive at Def Jam Records, was impressed with Brown’s talent and arranged a meeting with Antonio “LA” Reid, leading to his signing with Island Def Jam Music Group.
Brown released his fourth studio album, F.A.M.E., on March 18, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 270,000 copies. F.A.M.E. won Album of the Year at the 2011 Soul Train Music Awards and earned Brown three Grammy nominations, including Best R&B Album, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Song for “Look at Me Now.” Brown won the Grammy for Best R&B Album on February 12, 2012.
In January 2019, Brown released “Undecided,” the first single from his ninth album, Indigo. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with 108,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, including 28,000 pure album sales and 97.95 million audio-on-demand streams in the US.
Personal Life
Domestic Violence Incident with Rihanna
On February 8, 2009, Brown and his then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna, were involved in a physical altercation that resulted in Rihanna’s hospitalization. Brown was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats. The incident led to significant backlash, including the removal of his music from several radio stations and the cancellation of public appearances, including the 2009 Grammy Awards.
Brown later dated model Karrueche Tran in 2011, but the relationship ended in October 2012. He briefly rekindled his relationship with Rihanna in 2013, but they broke up again in May 2013. In 2019, Brown welcomed his second child, Aeko Catori Brown, with his ex-girlfriend Ammika Harris.
Net Worth and Social Media Presence
Chris Brown’s net worth is valued at $50 million, making him one of the wealthiest hip-hop artists. He founded the CBE record label in 2007 under Interscope Records, signing artists like Kevin McCall, Sabrina Antoinette, and Sevyn Streeter. Brown also owns 14 Burger King restaurants and launched the clothing line Black Pyramid in partnership with Pink + Dolphin.
Social Media Presence
- Instagram: chrisbrownofficial (62.6 million followers)
- Twitter: Chris Brown (31.6 million followers)
Body Measurements
- Chest: 104 cm (41 inches)
- Biceps: 35.5 cm (14 inches)
- Height: 1.85 m.
