Chris Brown facts: 25 things you didn't know about the 'Go Crazy' singer

1. Is Chris Brown on OnlyFans?

Chris Brown sent his fans into overdrive after launching his own OnlyFans account. A screenshot of the page began circulating across social media after fans wondered how candid Breezy was really about to get on the site, which is known for its explicit content. Many fans assumed the page will be filled with videos of Breezy showing off his dance moves rather than anything too racy. Picture: Getty

2. It looks like Chris Brown may be allowed back into the UK after his ban.

Chris Brown was banned from many countries, including the UK, following his infamous assault on Rihanna in 2009. He VISA was reportedly denied when attempted to enter Britain in 2010 for his criminal conviction. However, he was spotted in London in October 2020, so it appears his ban has been lifted.

3. Chris Brown owns 14 Burger King restaurants.

The R&B singer revealed that he is proud owner of 14 different Burger King restaurants! Speaking to US Weekly in 2015, Breezy let the surprising news slip but didn't elaborate on the fact. However he developed a taste for burgers while in prison. "You’re more appreciative of everything else that’s on the outside. A burger tastes 1,000 times better when you’re out,' he told Billboard magazine in a post-release interview, after violating his parole in 2013. Picture: Getty

4. What is Chris Brown's net worth?

According to website Celebrity Net Worth, Chris Brown's current net worth is approximately $50 million. Picture: PA

5. Breezy was discovered in a petrol station!

Yes, that's right, a petrol station. When he was just 13-years-old the talented singer was hanging with his dad who was then working at a petrol station when a local production company came in and discovered him.

6. Before he was famous, Chris Brown used the stage name C-Syzle.

When he was in school Chris Brown handed out the first song that he recorded, it's thought to be titled 'When He Went' and on it his name is stamped C-Syzle. You can hear the track on the internet, Breezy sounds almost exactly the name, just his voice hadn't quite cracked yet. Picture: Getty

7. Chris Brown was just 16-years-old when his career kicked off.

Breezy dropped out of high school in 10th grade and moved to New York in 2005, age 16, to pursue music career and found success when he started releasing singles that same year. Picture: Getty

8. Chris Brown was in an episode of MTV's Super Sweet 18.

MTV turned 'My super Sweet 16' into 'My Super Sweet 18' when Chris Brown decided to throw two huge birthday parties to celebrate hitting 18. One was in a New York club exclusively for friends, and the other fans were invited to attend.

9. Chris Brown's self-titled debut album was produced in under eight weeks.

He apparently recorded up to 50 songs for the album before the final 14 were chosen. Picture: Getty

10. Chris Brown was in hit noughties TV show The O.C.

Who knew? Way back in 2007 Chris Brown had a pretty decent role as Kaitlin Cooper's band-geek love interest 'Will Tutt.' The clips can be found online.

11. Michael Jackson is Chris Brown's biggest inspiration.

Breezy's dancing style is often compared to that of the late great Michael Jackson, and he's never held back on how much the iconic artist inspired his word. So much so that at the 2010 BET Awards, After MJ's death, Brown performed 'Man In The Mirror' as a tribute, falling to his knees and crying on stage. Picture: Getty

12. Breezy has pet Pitbulls.

One is called Diamond. Here's a picture Chris Brown put on Instagram with the caption. Picture: Instagram

13. Chris Brown self-titled debut album was originally going to be called 'Young Love'.

The idea was scrapped as it was decided it was "too kiddie." Picture: Getty

14. We all know Brown starred in 2010 film 'Takers' - but did you know he was also executive producer?

Breezy starred alongside Matt Gillon, Idris Elba and T.I as bank robber Jesse Attica in 'Takers,' as well as acting as one of the film's executive producers. Picture: Getty

15. The Usher song that kicked off Chris Brown's career.

It was when Chris Brown performed Usher's 'My Way' in his home as a kid that his mum saw his vocal talent and decided to look for a record deal.

16. Chris' dad worked as a corrections officer in a prison.

Breezy's mum, Joyce Hawkins, worked as a day care centre director and his dad, Clinton Brown, was a corrections officer at a local prison. Breezy also has sister called Lytrell who works in a bank.

17. Breezy is the King of guest features.

Outside of his lead artist discography, Chris Brown has appeared on over 100 songs as either a guest or featured artist.

18. This is the reason that Chris Brown's 10th studio album is called 'X'.

Breezy said in an interview with Ebony: "It's the Roman numeral for 10. 5/5/89 is my birthday: 5 plus 5 is 10, and this is my tenth year since I got into music. 'X' is the 24th letter in the alphabet, and I will turn 24 when this album comes out. 'X' is also a metaphor, as in 'ex-girlfriend': it implies you're progressing and moving on in life, not holding on to the past and your old ways."

19. Chris Brown co-wrote Rihanna's 'Disturbia'.

It's a little known fact that Chris Brown co-wrote Rihanna's 2008 hit 'Disturbia' with Andre Merritt, Brian Kennedy and Rob. A!

20. Chris Brown didn't get a no.1 album till his fourth album 'F.A.M.E'.

'Chris Brown,' 'Exclusive,' and 'Graffiti,' Brown's first three studio albums, charted at numbers 2, 4 and 7 respectively. It was his fourth studio album 'F.A.M.E' that scored Breezy the number one spot in the US. His next album release 'Fortune' went to number one in both the US and UK. Picture: Instagram

21. Chris Brown's middle name is Maurice.

That's right, Breezy's full name is Christopher Maurice Brown.

22. Trey Songz makes a cameo appearance in the video for 'Run It'.

Released all the way back in 2005, if you keep your eyes peeled you can just about see Trey Songz making a cameo behind a dancing 16-year-old Chris Brown!

23. Chris Brown declined a record deal from L.A Reid's Def Jam.

At age 13 Chris Brown had his first audition in front of Def Jam's senior A&R executive called Tina Davis, she took him straight to L.A Reid's office - and Reid offered to sign him there and then. Brown eventually decided to sign to Jive Records, who then had Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

24. Chris Brown co-wrote 12 of the 13 tracks on third studio album 'Graffiti'.

Including singles 'I Can Tranform Ya,' 'Sing Like Me' and 'Crawl'

25. Chris Brown has only ever won one Grammy Award.

Brreezy's been nominated for a Grammy Award 12 times but has only managed to pick one up once, back in 2012 he won 'Best R&B album' for 'F.A.M.E.'

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