CHRIS BROWN

EARLY LIFE

• Born in Tappahannock, Virginia
• Parents are Joyce and Clinton Brown
• Music was influenced by Sam Cook and Micheal Jackson
• Discovered at a very young age by Tina Davis

GROWING SUCCESS

• Hit singles "Run It" , "Gimmie That", and "Say Goodbye"
• Won 10 Billboards, 12 BET Awards,1 Grammy
• Platinum certified in the U.K
• Several other awards gained him a loyal fan base
• Clothing line, graphic designs and small movie roles

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• February 8, 2009
• Charged with two felonies
• Sentenced to 5 years of probation
• 6 months of community service

POLICE REPORT

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REHAB

• Brown was sent to rehab later that year
• Violated his probation
• Counselors viewed him as a threat to others

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BACK BEHIND BARS

• Beat up a fan in Washington D.C
• Banned from Australia and the United Kingdom
• Stopped producing music and merchandise
• Cancels his World Tour

SOCIETY VIEWS

• Trouble maker
• Got off the hook
• Minimize his violent path
• Hope for redemption
• A small percentage see Rihanna as the problem

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

• Open to answer any questions about the 2009 event
• Royalty has gotten him good publicity
• Believes himself to be a role model