Chris Brown
May 05, 1989
Tappahannock, VA
With his debut single "Run It," 16-year-old Chris Brown back-flipped his way into becoming the first male solo artist to release a song that went straight to No. 1. He was later crowned the Prince of R&B.
Influenced by greats from Donnie Hathaway to Michael Jackson, Brown nabbed two Grammy nominations (Best New Artist and Contemporary R&B Album) with his 2005 self-titled debut album. But his follow-up, Exclusive, solidified his spot in the industry – and in the hearts of female fans.
Brown eventually went off the market when he began dating fellow R&B stunner Rihanna. But the fairy tale was shattered after he allegedly beat her in 2009. The incident, which ended their relationship, resulted in Brown being sentenced to probation, community service and a domestic violence course.
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