Friday, April 17, 2015

Chris Brown #4

Chris Brown was born in Tappahannock, Virginia.  But as he was growing up when he was just seven years old his parents got divorced and his mother sonly remarried then moved to a trailer park where they would be able to start a family.  As Chris was growing unfortunately his step father was abusive to his mother, Chris would be so scared to leave his room at some points because he was so afraid of seeing his own mother getting hit.  Chris's mother would try to hide her injuries form Chris.  When Chris was eleven he was trying to imitate Usher singing his song "My Way," and his mother asked him "You can sing?" and he said "Well, yeah, Mama." In 2002 he was discover by a music producer but turned downed that offer to sign with Jive Records then got nominated for two grammy awards.  In 2007 Chris Brown dropped his second album, Exclusive.  Sonly in 2008 Chris was nominated for best singing on the Kids Choice Awards.   Chris Brown offered to help Justin Bieber adjust to being famous at such a young age since he knew it could get a little tuff.  After Chris Brown pled guilty for beating his ex girl friend Rihanna it brought his fame down low.  In June 2009 he was suppose to preform for BET because they had this television tribute to Michael Jackson but then just when he was about to preform he couldn't because his act got canceled because Sponsors complained he didn't deserve it due to his criminal past.  Chris appeared on the Good Morning America to promote his new album, F.A.M.E. but between the show Robin Roberts asked about his relationship with Rihanna and Chris got mad and walked into the dressing room so anger that he broke the window and yelled at the producer and security, then later apologized for his temper.  As Chris struggled trying to get his career on track he did earn some success.  In June 2010 he was welcomed back to the BET and was finally able to tribute to Michael Jackson,  Chris fell to his knees and started crying on stage because Michael Jackson was his inspiration he looked up to him and they were so close Michael helped Chris get inspired into dancing.  Critics later said Chris was laying and that it was all an act on stage to get sympathy.

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  1. Very interesting. Make sure to add your own personal connections! Did you know this info? What do you find interesting and why? What questions do you still have?

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