- Was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder and PTSD. He was ordered to stay in a rehab facility to recieve treatment for bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anger management and past substance abuse (2014).
- Is a songwriter. He also co-wrote Rihanna's most successful song, "Disturbia".
- Brown's album "F.A.M.E." (2011) sold 270,000 copies in the first week and became his first No. 1 album and fourth top 10 album.
- At the 2010 BET Awards, Brown performed a set of Michael Jackson hits to pay tribute to the King of Pop.
- His single "Look At Me Now" sold over 2,000,000 digital copies in the United States alone (as of May 29, 2011).
- Has worked with actor Columbus Short twice: in the films Stomp the Yard (2007) and This Christmas (2007).
- Music influences are Sam Cooke, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Kim Burrell, Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye.
- In 2011, he was nominated for six BET Awards, receiving more nominations than any other artist.
- Brown's album "F.A.M.E" (2011) has earned him three Grammy Award nominations at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for "Look at Me Now".
- Wants to work with Teena Marie, Beyoncé, Ciara, Usher, Michael Jackson, Mario, 50 Cent, Lil' Wayne and Tip 'T.I.' Harris.
- His favorite clothing brand is Bathing Ape.
- Has one older sister: Lytrell Bundy Brown, but her nickname is Tootie.
- Awarded joint custody of his daughter Royalty Brown. (September 2015)
- In 2012, he collaborated with Rihanna. On February 20, 2012, Rihanna released the remix of her song "Birthday Cake", featuring Chris Brown. While Brown also released a remix of his song "Turn Up the Music" featuring Rihanna.
- Parents are Joyce Amy (Bundy) Hawkins and Clinton Maurice Brown.
- His song "Look At Me Now" was named #9 on Billboard's "Critics' Choice: 20 Best Singles of 2011".
- Withdrew his name from the list of nominees of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards as a result of the "controversy" surrounding his recent fight with girlfriend Rihanna. (March 2009)
- Sentenced to five years probation, six months community service and one year of domestic violence counseling as a result of his attack on Rihanna [August 29, 2009].
- Won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album (2012). He received three nominations at the 2012 Grammy Awards, and took home the award for Best R&B album for "F.A.M.E." Brown also performed at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
- Brown received the most awards at the 2011 BET Hip-Hop awards in October. He won three awards, including Best Hip-Hop Video for "Look at Me Now", Best Collaboration: Chris Brown feat. Busta Rhymes in "Look At Me Now", and the People's Champ Award for "Look at Me Now".
- Brown's album "F.A.M.E" charted as #8 on Billboard's Best of 2011 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
- Brown's album "F.A.M.E." (2011) went Gold after three weeks of its release.
- Won five awards at the 2011 BET Awards (he was nominated for six). He won for Best Male R&B Artist, Best Collaboration ("Look At Me Now"), Video of the Year ("Look At Me Now"), The FANdemonium Award and the Coca Cola Viewers Choice Award.
- His song "Look At Me Now" charted #3 on Billboard's Best of 2011 R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, while his songs "She Ain't You" charted at No. 10 and "No Bs" charted at No. 17.
- If he wasn't a singer, he would be a basketball player or a regular kid.
- In relation to the domestic dispute, he was involved in early February 2009, Brown was arrested for felony battery and faced two felony charges of assault and making criminal threats after a fight with his girlfriend Rihanna at a pre-Grammy party.
- Was named the #1 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Artist of the Year (2011) by Billboard. He also ranked #10 in Billboard's Best of 2011 Top Artists.
- He and Rihanna canceled their performance at the Grammy Awards in February 2009 just hours before the show started after Brown was caught up in a late-night domestic dispute.
- Has one daughter with Nia Guzman: Royalty Brown (born May 2014).
- Friends with Lil' Wayne.
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