Chris Brown Fast Facts

Personal:

Birth date: May 5, 1989
Birth place: Tappahannock, Virginia
Birth name: Christopher Maurice Brown
Father: Clinton Brown, corrections officer
Mother: Joyce Hawkins, former day care director

Other Facts:
Signed by Jive Records at age 15.
Has been nominated for 15 Grammy Awards and won one.

Timeline:
November 29, 2005 - Jive Records releases Brown's debut album "Chris Brown." It peaks at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.

2007 - Film debut in "Stomp the Yard." He also appears in three episodes of the television series "The O.C."

December 2008 - Billboard names him "Artist of the Year."

February 8, 2009 - On the eve of the Grammy Awards, Brown assaults girlfriend Rihanna (Robyn Rihanna Fenty) inside a rented Lamborghini on a Hollywood street, leaving her face bruised and bloody. He is arrested and later released on $50,000 bail.

April 6, 2009 - Pleads not guilty to felony charges of assault and making threats related to the February domestic violence case.

May 27, 2009 - A photographer files a lawsuit against Brown, claiming Brown's bodyguards roughed him up outside a fitness center when he took a photo of the R&B singer. The lawsuit is later settled in 2010.

June 22, 2009 - Enters a guilty plea to one felony count of assault with the intent of doing great bodily injury in connection to the February assault. He is later sentenced to five years probation, must serve 180 days (about 1,400 hours) in labor-oriented service and also undergo a year-long domestic-violence counseling class.

July 2009 - Makes a public apology about the February assault in a video statement posted on his personal website.

September 2, 2009 - Appears on CNN's "Larry King Live" in his first television interview since his February arrest.

2011 - Wins the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for "F.A.M.E."

February 2012 - A woman files a complaint against Brown after he allegedly grabbed her iPhone after she used it to take a photo of him in a car on a Miami street. After an investigation, the Miami-Dade state attorney does not file any charges against Brown.

June 14, 2012 - Brown and rapper Drake get into an altercation at the New York City club W.i.P. Brown is left with a cut on his chin.

September 24, 2012 - A judge orders a probation violation hearing after Brown tests positive for marijuana use. Brown claims that he ingested the marijuana in California, where he has a medical marijuana card. The positive marijuana test is not mentioned at his November hearing.

January 2013 - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tells CNN that authorities are investigating allegations that Brown punched an unnamed victim, presumably Frank Ocean, outside a recording studio over a parking spot in West Hollywood.

February 2013 - In a court filing, prosecutors accuse Brown of not completing the 180 days, about 1,400 hours, of community labor as stipulated from his 2009 felony assault case.

June 23, 2013 - According to the Anaheim Police Department, an assault and battery report is filed by phone regarding an incident in which a woman accuses Brown of shoving her inside a nightclub. Brown's representative denies the allegations.

June 25, 2013 - Brown is charged for hit-and-run driving and driving without a license for allegedly driving a car that rear-ended another car in Los Angeles in May.

July 15, 2013 - A judge revokes Brown's probation in connection with his conviction in the beating of his former girlfriend Rihanna.

August 9, 2013 - Brown suffers a non-epileptic seizure. Brown's doctor attributes the cause of the seizure to "intense fatigue and extreme emotional stress," according to a statement from Brown's rep.

August 15, 2013 - A judge drops Brown's hit-and-run charge after the singer reaches a "civil compromise" with his accuser.

August 16, 2013 - A judge reinstates Brown's probation for the 2009 beating of Rihanna "under the original terms and conditions." Judge James Brandlin also signs off on 1,000 hours of "community labor" such as graffiti or beach cleanup.

October 27, 2013 - Brown and his bodyguard are arrested and charged with felony assault, after an alleged altercation outside the W Hotel in Washington, DC. The charge is reduced to a misdemeanor (simple assault) in court the next day, and Brown is released from jail without bail.

October 29, 2013 - Brown's representative releases a statement saying the singer has voluntarily entered into a rehab program to "gain insight into his past and recent behavior."

November 20, 2013 - According to Brown's probation officer, Brown is kicked out of the rehab facility after smashing his mother's car window during a family session. A judge orders him to immediately enter into another rehab program.

December 17, 2013 - A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge revokes Brown's probation due to his arrest in October.

January 8, 2014 - Brown rejects the plea deal offered by the D.C. Superior Court which would only charge him one count of simple assault.

March 14, 2014 - After being made to leave rehab, Brown is taken into custody by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies.

April 23, 2014 - Brown's assault trial in Washington, DC has been delayed until the appeal of his bodyguard's conviction is completed.

May 9, 2014 - Brown admits to probation violation. Judge James Brandlin sentences Brown to one year in jail. Judge counts Brown's time already served in jail and rehab; Brown has 131 days left to serve.

June 2, 2014 - The Los Angeles County Jail releases Brown.

September 2, 2014 - Brown pleads guilty to simple assault stemming from the October 2013 altercation in Washington, DC. The judge sentences Brown to time served, no probation and a $150 fine.

May 6, 2015 - A female fan breaks into Brown's Agoura Hills home while he is away and vandalizes the property. The 21-year-old intruder is charged with burglary, vandalism and stalking. Brown posts a note on Instagram about the incident, describing how the fan wrote "I love you" on the walls, prepared a number of meals in the kitchen and painted her name on his vehicles.

July 15, 2015 - One of Brown's other houses is robbed. A group of gunmen reportedly take cash and valuables from the R&B star's Tarzana residence. Brown's aunt is home alone at the time and the suspects allegedly force her into a closet before searching the house.

July 22, 2015 - Brown is barred from leaving the Philippines after a contract dispute. The Inglesia ni Criso (Church of Christ) in the Philippines accuses Brown and a promoter of fraud. The church claims Brown and the promoter failed to put on a New Year's eve concert and that they owe the church one million dollars.

July 24, 2015 - Brown is allowed to leave the Phillipines. Brown says he has nothing to do with the contract dispute.

Chris Brown under investigation for battery in Las Vegas - police

Chris Brown accepts the Fandemonium award and the award for favorite male R&B pop artist during the 2015 BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, June 28, 2015.
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Singer Chris Brown was under investigation by Las Vegas police on Saturday for possible battery on a woman, authorities said, in a case that comes nearly seven years after his notorious arrest for beating then-girlfriend Rihanna.

A spokeswoman for the singer strongly denied the accusation.

Las Vegas police in a statement said a woman was at a party inside a hotel room at the Palms Casino Resort on Saturday morning when she tried to take a photo of the "Run It!" singer.

"The victim was alleged to have been battered by Brown, who at the same time took her cell phone," the statement said.

The incident followed the popular R&B singer's performance on Friday night at a club in the city.

The website TMZ posted a photo it said showed the woman's eye, which appeared to have some darkness around it.

Officers who went to the hotel to investigate the reported attack found the woman appeared to have minor injuries, but Brown had already left the hotel and they could not speak to him, the police statement said. Police did not say how exactly the woman might have been injured.

Police said investigators have still not heard from Brown. They listed him as a suspect in misdemeanor crimes of battery and theft, which are less serious in the U.S. judicial system than a felony.

Las Vegas police had not arrested Brown, 26, by early Saturday evening.

Nicole Perna, a spokeswoman for the singer, said in a statement the woman's accusations are "unequivocally untrue."

"Her claim that she had her phone in her possession inside the after party and was able to take a photo causing an altercation with Chris Brown is a complete fabrication," Perna said in a statement.

Brown was arrested in Los Angeles in February 2009, on the eve of the Grammy Awards, for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna. A photo of Rihanna's injuries posted on TMZ soon after the attack made Brown the object of intense criticism, and he pleaded guilty later that year to assault.

He was sentenced to five years' probation, and after some brushes with the law his probation was lifted nearly a year ago.

A month ago, he canceled a tour to Australia and New Zealand after being refused a visa due to his 2009 domestic violence conviction.

Singer Chris Brown linked to battery incident at the Palms, police say

Chris Brown performs during the 2015 BET Awards in Los Angeles in June. (Kevork Djansezian/Reuters)image

For the second time in about eight months, hip-hop singer Chris Brown is connected to a battery investigation at the Palms, according to Las Vegas police.

Officers were dispatched about 10:20 a.m. Saturday to the hotel-casino, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Metro Lt. Jeff Goodwin said.

A woman "appeared to have minor injuries sustained as a result of battery," according to a Metro news release.

The woman was at a party in a hotel room when she tried to take a photo of Brown and a fight broke out because of it, the news release said. That's when Brown, she told officers, hit her and took her phone.

A verbal fight broke out as the woman was escorted out of the room by private security, Metro said. Hotel security kicked her out of the hotel due to the disturbance in the hallway.

She later returned to the hotel to report the incident, Metro said.

When Metro detectives arrived to investigate, they weren't let into Brown's hotel room. He had already left.

As of Saturday evening, police have not heard from Brown, Metro said.

The 26-year-old singer, whose full legal name is Chris Maurice Brown, is the listed suspect in a misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor theft police report, Metro said.

A representative for Brown called accusations "false" and "unequivocally untrue."

Nicole Perna, from BWR Public Relations, told the Review-Journal in an email statement that the woman was "escorted out of the private after party" for "disruptive and out of control" behavior.

The woman acted erratically and "had a total meltdown" in the hallway while she waited for Brown's private security to get her phone, Perna said.

Perna contends the claims of the assault are "a complete fabrication." "This seems like a clear case of retaliation for her bruised ego for being kicked out of the party,"she said.

Brown performed Friday at Drai's Beachclub and Nightclub inside the Cromwell, according to a club advertisement.

This isn't the first time Brown was linked to a battery investigation at the Palms. He had faced a charge last Mayafter a man told Las Vegas police Brown had punched him following an argument during a pick-up basketball game.

Investigators had been called May 4 to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center where the man was being treated for injuries he said were caused by Brown.

The investigation ended when the man decided not to pursue the case, police announced the next day.

Brown has a violent criminal record, which includes a 2009 conviction in Los Angeles County for assaulting singer Rihanna, who was his girlfriend at the time.

Review-Journal writers Kimberly De La Cruz and Lawren Linehan contributed.

Chris Brown Biography

Chris Brown is a Grammy Award-winning R&B and dance music entertainer who has pleaded guilty to assaulting former girlfriend Rihanna.

Chris Brown - Mini Biography (TV-PG; 2:40) Pop singer Chris Brown was best known for his performances and No. 1 songs before his 2009 assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna. He has since released several hit songs and remained in the public eye for controversial reasons.

Synopsis
Born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia, Chris Brown became a teen heartthrob, landing R&B and pop hits that included "Run It!," "Kiss Kiss" and "Forever." In 2009, he physically assaulted his then-girlfriend, pop/dance star Rihanna, and found his songs dropped from radio. Brown has since returned to success on the music charts. His 2011 album F.A.M.E. won a Grammy. Still Brown continued to find himself in trouble with the law. In 2013, he was arrested for assaulting a man outside a Washington, D.C. hotel.

Young Star
Singer Christopher Maurice Brown was born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia. Brown is known for his smooth voice, amazing dance moves, boy-next-door charm and controversy surrounding his physical assault of former girlfriend Rihanna. Growing up in a small town of roughly 2,000 people, Brown enjoyed singing in his church choir and was inspired by such musical artists as Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. He also showed off his dance prowess by imitating the dance moves of another one of his idols, Usher.

Brown was discovered by Tina Davis, who was working for Def Jam Recordings at the time. "The first thing that hit me was his unique voice," Davis told Billboard magazine. "I thought 'This kid is a star.'" Davis eventually became his manager and helped him land a deal with Jive Records, which had developed other young acts such as Britney Spears and 'N Sync and is home to other hip-hop and R & B stars such as R. Kelly, Usher and Kanye West. At the time of deal, Brown was only 15 years old.

Commercial SuccessBrown's self-titled album was released in November 2005 and quickly found its way into the charts. Working with established producers and songwriters, he had a No. 1 hit with "Run It!," which was co-written by Scott Storch and Sean Garrett. The track also featured a guest appearance by rapper Juelz Santana. More hits followed, including "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" and "Gimme That," which was written by Garrett and Storch. While many of the songs have a hip-hop influence, Brown's voice has a classic R&B sound. And just like many other teenagers, dating and girls figure prominently in his songs. He has sometimes been compared to Michael Jackson because of his dual talents as a singer and dancer.

The album brought Brown two Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and Best R&B Contemporary Album. While he did not win, he showed the audience at the Grammy Awards just how talented he was by holding his own while performing with two R&B legends, Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson. Brown went on to receive a number of other awards, including an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist. With a large following of young fans, it was no surprise when he won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Music Breakout Artist Male.

In 2006, Brown went out on the road for his Up Close & Personal tour. He played more than 30 concerts in cities across the country. While he enjoyed playing live, it was not without its hazards. "Once during a show, I reached out to touch these girls' hands, and they pulled me off the stage," Brown toldCosmoGirl magazine.

Acting Turn
Expanding his career as an entertainer, Brown branched out into acting. He had a small role in the box office hit Stomp in the Yard (2007), which centered around a step dance competition. The film also featured another popular R&B performer, Ne-Yo. On the small screen, Brown played against type as a high school band geek on The O.C. for several episodes.

The final months of 2007 brought a wave of new projects for Brown. He released his second album, Exclusive, in November. On this latest project, Brown became more hands on behind the scenes. He helped write several tracks, including the hit single "Kiss Kiss" with T-Pain. In addition to T-Pain, Brown worked with Sean Garrett on "Wall to Wall" and will.i.am and Tank on "Picture Perfect" among others. He also came up the concepts for his music videos and served as co-director on them.

Around the same time, Brown returned to the big screen with a more substantial role in the holiday-themed dramatic comedy, This Christmas(2007). As Michael "Baby" Whitfield, he played a young man wanting to pursue a musical career despite opposition from his family. The film also featured Delroy Lindo, Loretta Devine, Regina King and Mekhi Phifer.

Domestic Abuse ScandalIn February 2009, the young performer made headlines after being arrested for allegedly assaulting then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna during an argument. "Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired," Brown said in a statement shortly after the incident. He was charged with two felony counts related to the incident.

In June, Brown pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 180 days of community labor and five years of probation. He was also ordered to stay away from Rihanna. The following month, Brown fully acknowledged and apologized for his actions, saying in a video statement that "I have told Rihanna countless times, and I am telling you today, that I'm truly, truly sorry that I wasn't able to handle the situation both differently and better."

In Recent YearsDespite the backlash from the domestic abuse scandal, Brown managed to continue to enjoy some popularity as a performer. He released the albumsF.A.M.E. in 2011 and Fortune in 2012. Not long before the debut of his next effort, X (2014), Brown found himself back in trouble with the law. He was arrested on assault charges in October 2013.

In relation to the 2013 incident, Brown and his bodyguard allegedly fought with an unidentified man outside a Washington, D.C. hotel. The singer faced the possibility of serious consequences for the altercation, as he was still on probation for his 2009 assault on former girlfriend Rihanna. After being released in October, Brown voluntarily joined a rehabilitation center, however he was quickly removed after throwing a rock at his mother's car following a session.

In November 2013, Brown's probation was revoked, but he avoided a prison sentence, instead being required to attend a 90-day court-ordered stint at a rehabilitation center in Malibu. Probation officials initially praised the singer for his behavior at the center, but after he finished the 90-day period in February he was ordered to stay in rehab until the next hearing for the Washington assault, scheduled for April 23. Before making it to the next hearing, Brown was removed from the center and taken into custody on March 14, 2014, for violating his probation. Counselors at the facility said that Brown said he was "good at using guns and knives," a comment that worried officials and led to his removal.

In April 2014, Brown returned to court in Washington, D.C. During this hearing, he learned that the start of his trial also delayed for several months. A Los Angeles judge also denied Brown's request to be released from custody around this same time. That May, Brown returned to court in California and admitted to violating his probation for the 2009 assault on Rihanna. The judge gave Brown a year in jail, but he ended being released in early June. He had received credit for his time in rehab and for days previously spent in prison. The singer was delighted to receive his freedom, tweeting "thank you GOD" and "Humbled and Blessed."

Brown's past legal woes looked like they would impact his career in 2015. He was told by Australian officials in September that he might be denied entrance into that country because of his conviction on domestic violence charges. Brown's representatives for his Australian tour set for December still hope that the performer will be allowed entry.

Chris Brown says he's going to be rich from lawsuits against 'crazy individuals'

The badboy said: "I’m going to be hella rich after all the lawsuits I file from these crazy individuals who keep lying on my name"

Trouble in Vegas: Chris Brown

The new year is off to a bumpy start for RnB badboy Chris Brown.

The Loyal singer, 26, has been forced to deny hitting a Brazilian model at a Las Vegas hotel in the early hours of Saturday.

And police in the city are now investigating claims that Liziane Gutierrez was assaulted at the Palms Casino Resort and had her mobile phone taken off her.

The RnB star’s publicist has issued a statement calling the woman’s charges “unequivocally untrue”.

The star, above, is accused of punching Liziane in the right eye because she had sneaked her mobile phone into the private party he was holding in his suite at the Palms Hotel.

Palms Casino Resort

Chris’s representative, however, insists Liziane, who did not seek medical attention and called police a few hours after leaving the party, was escorted out of the afterparty for “being disruptive and out of control”.

While waiting for security to bring out her phone, she allegedly had a “total meltdown,” which was caught on the hotel’s security cameras, prompting the venue’s security staff to step in and assist in removing her from the resort. The spokesperson added: “Her claim she had her phone in her possession inside the afterparty and was able to take a photo causing an ­altercation with Chris Brown is a complete ­fabrication.”

According to US reports, Las Vegas police attended the hotel to speak with Chris but were not allowed in the room – though they later determined he was not there any more.

Chris, who assaulted his ex ­girlfriend Rihanna in 2009, posted a video to Instagram and then later removed it, arguing that he didn’t know the model and that she was “probably too ugly to get in” to his room. Ouch.

In a later post, Chris added: “Keeping my circle small in 2016! I’m done taking the care of grown ass men.

“And I’m going to be hella rich after all the lawsuits I file from these crazy individuals who keep lying on my name. Happy NEW YEAR! Time for some of us to grow the f*** up!”

Things can only get better…