In 2009, Brown pled guilty to felony assault of his then girlfriend, singer Rihanna. His second album, Exclusive (2007), reached an even bigger commercial success worldwide, and it spawned his second Billboard Hot 100 number one ' Kiss Kiss'. With his debut single ' Run It!' peaking atop the Billboard Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist since 1995 to have his debut single top the chart. In 2004, Brown signed with Jive Records, and released his self-titled debut studio album the following year, which sold 154K copies in the first week, and was later certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Brown has gained a cult following, and wide comparisons to Michael Jackson for his stage presence. His lyrics develop predominantly over themes of sex, romance, fast life, desire, regret, and emotional conflict. His musical style has been defined as polyhedric, with his R&B being characterized by several influences from other genres, mainly hip hop and pop music. According to Billboard, Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contemporaries as the ' King of R&B'.
Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor.
