• Chris Brown is an American singer/songwriter, dancer, music video director and actor.

  Brown pleaded "guilty" to assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna at his preliminary hearing on June 22, 2009. According to his plea deal, he will be sentenced to five years' probation and community labor. The Long Island Women's Institute director, Roslyn Muraskin, expressed her disappointment with Brown's sentencing stating "This is a person who attacks a woman for no reason whatsoever and now gets away with the attack."Daily News: Chris Brown plea deal in Rihanna beating sends bad message, say domestic abuse experts (June 24, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Name: Christopher Maurice Brown
  2. Born: May 5, 1989
  3. Genres: Pop-R&B
  4. Origin: Tappahannock, Virginia
  5. Active: 2005-present
  6. Albums: 2
  7. Label: Jive Records
  8. Awards: 2 BET Awards, 3 Billboard Awards
  9. Appeared in the 2007 movie Stomp the Yard
  10. Accused of assaulting Rihanna (his girlfriend at the time) on February 8, 2009, resulting in her hospitalization
  11. First court appearance: March 5, 2009
  12. Arraignment: April 6, 2009
  13. Preliminary hearing set for June 22, 2009

• Book

  On March 6, 2009, the Chicago Sun Times reported that Chris Brown's handlers were trying to triage his career after the negative publicity from the alleged attack on Rihanna. According to the post, the plan involves writing a book with Rihanna about abusive relationships, enlisting the help of experts in the area, and then going on talk shows to disclose the incident and talk about Brown and Rihanna's respective roads to recovery.Chicago Sun Time: Can Brown Turn It Around (March 6, 2009)

• Sex Tapes?

  On March 19, 2009, The Star suggested that Brown and Rihanna had produced sex tapes together. Neither immediately commented on the allegation.The Star: Rihanna and Chris: Sex Tapes! (March 19, 2009) TMZ.com reported on March 24th that rumors have surfaced claiming that Brown and Rihanna have split.TMZ: Rihanna -- Back on the Market (March 24, 2009)

• Alleged Assault on Rihanna

  TMZ.com reported on March 5, 2009, that according to police notes, the alleged assault by Chris Brown on February 8th started when Rihanna read a three-page text message on Brown's cell phone from another woman. The angered Brown then reportedly tried to force Rihanna out of his car, shoved her head into the passenger's side window, punched her, bit her on the ear and put her in a headlock. Rihanna was said to have sent a text to her assistant telling her to call the cops. After Rihanna sent the text, Brown was said to have stated to Rihanna, "You just did the stupidest thing ever. I'm going to kill you."TMZ: Shocking Blow-By-Blow (March 5, 2009)

• Reconciliation with Rihanna

  Less than three weeks after an incident of alleged domestic abuse that left Rihanna hospitalized, People Magazine reported that Rihanna and Brown had reconciled. The news sparked disbelief among some bloggers, including Perez Hilton, who wrote "WTF??? NOOOOOOOOOooooooooo!!!!!" Perez Hilton: Rihanna & Chris Brown: Together Again!!! WTF????] (February 27, 2008) The couple were reportedly seen boarding a private jet together in Miami on March 1, 2009, in Los Angeles.TMZ: Back To Where It Started (March 2, 2009)

• Arrest

  Brown was arrested on February 8, 2009, after allegedly abusing and threatening singer Rihanna. The incident took place before the Grammy Awards, reportedly after Brown received a text message from an unnamed female who wanted to hook up with him. Brown and Rihanna were said to have been in a car in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, at the time of the incident.TMZ: Text Message Ignites Rihanna/Brown Violence (February 11, 2009) He was released on a $50,000 bond.CNN: DA's office sends Chris Brown case back to police (February 11, 2009) According to E! Online, Brown threatened to kill Rihanna and choked her until she lost consciousness.E Online: Rihanna to Cops: Chris Brown Threatened to Kill Me (February 10, 2009)

• The Fallout

  The fallout from Brown's assault arrest continued to mount. A campaign was waged on the Internet by mothers who petitioned that Brown be removed from Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards consideration. Brown announced his withdrawal on March 11, 2008.NJ.com: Chris Brown Withdraws... (March 11, 2009)

  On February 10, 2009, the "Got Milk" Milk Mustache campaign announced that they would end Brown's ads at the end of the week. Wrigley's also took action against Brown, suspending him as spokesman and canceling their advertising featuring him.L.A. Times: Chris Brown loses... (February 10, 2009)US Magazine: Chris Brown Got Milk... (February 10, 2009) In addition, a Cleveland radio station, WAKS FM 96.5, has stopped playing Brown's music until the matter can be sorted out in court.Perez Hilton: Radio Stations Stop Playing... (February 10, 2009)

  An unnamed source close to rapper and producer Jay-Z told Us Weekly magazine that Jay-Z became angry after hearing of the abuse allegations against Brown. Jay-Z discovered Rihanna and signed her to his record label, Def Jam. The source reportedly said of the incident and Jay-Z's reaction, "Chris is a walking dead man. He messed with the wrong crew."Contact Music: Jay-Z "Hits the Roof" Over Brown Scandal (February 11, 2009)

• Court

  Brown first appeared in court on March 5, 2009, and had his arraignment delayed until April 6, 2009. Rihanna did not appear in front of the judge that day.People: Chris Brown Appears in Court on Domestic Violence Charges (March 5, 2009) On April 6, 2009, Brown entered a not guilty plea for two felony counts of assault and for making criminal threats.People: Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty (April 6, 2009)

  Brown's preliminary hearing took place on June 22, 2009, where he entered a guilty plea to assault. His sentencing is scheduled for August.Times Online: Chris Brown pleads guilty to assaulting Rihanna (June 22, 2009)

• Career

  With the success of the #1 single "Run It!," Chris Brown's self-titled debut album peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 in 2005. Subsequent singles "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" and "Say Goodbye" also hit the Top 10 of the Hot 100.Allmusic: Chris Brown Billboard Singles

  Brown released his second album Exclusive in 2007. It has spawned three Top 10 singles to date, including the #1 hit "Kiss Kiss" featuring T-Pain. In 2008, Exclusive was reissued in a "Forever Edition" with bonus tracks.

  As an actor, Brown appeared in Stomp The Yard alongside Ne-Yo. He is currently slated to appear in the 2009 basketball film Phenom with Vanessa Williams.IMDb: Phenom

• Artist of 2008

  Brown was named Billboard's top artist of 2008. Brown said in an interview, "It's bigger than what I can ever imagine. It's unexpected totally, so it's a surprise."Chron.com: Chris Brown named artist of the year by Billboard

  He was also voted "Favorite Male Artist" in the pop/rock category at the American Music Awards on November 23, 2008.

• Studio Albums

  • 2005: Chris Brown
  • 2007: Exclusive

• Filmography

  • 2007: Stomp the Yard
  • 2007: This Christmas
  • 2009: Phenom

• Top Singles

  • 2007: "Kiss Kiss" #1 Billboard
  • 2005: Run it" #1 Billboard
  • 2008: "Forever" #2 Billboard
  • 2008: "With You" #2 Billboard
  • 2006: "Yo (excuse me miss)" #7 Billboard Billboard: Chris Brown Chart History

• Not a Monster

  In promotion for his latest album entitled Graffiti, Brown released a YouTube video where he states that he is "not a monster." The video was posted on May 27, 2009. This is the first public statement Brown has made about the alleged assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna.TMZ.com: Chris Brown -- 'I Am Not a Monster' (May 27, 2009)

• Nude Photos of Rihanna?

  Rihanna reportedly claims in early June of 2009 that Brown leaked nude photographs of her on the Internet. According to a British report, Rihanna is planning to retaliate by leaking "less than flattering nude pictures" that she has of Brown. Rihanna reportedly claims that she "taught Brown everything he knows in the bedroom."Entertainment Wise: Rihanna Plotting Nude Chris Brown Photo Leak? (June 8, 2009)

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