Entertainer Christopher Maurice Brown was born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia. Brown quickly became known for his smooth voice, Michael Jackson-esque dance moves and his sweet boy-next-door image. In stark contrast to most of the things you’ve heard in the press—Chris Brown is a bonafide, talented and expressive star with impressive accolades.
Chris has been nominated for a Grammy award every single year, stemming from the time his career started. His first album hit the Billboard Hot 100. He was 15 when he was first signed with Jive records. He has since won a total of 83 awards and counting. His initial studio album debuted at number 2 on the US billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by RIAA. His 1st single (Run it) debuted at number one -the 1st male artist since P Diddy (1997) to do so. He’s also had roles in blockbuster films and even inspired a generation of R&B singers that followed in his footsteps.
In summation, Chris Brown is an international super star and we salute him for all of his work and contributions to music.