BET Awards 2017 | Behind the Lights of Chris Brown
Multi-Talented Entreprenuer
Chris Brown is a smooth singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, graffiti artist and well, sort of gymnast. We know, what can't he do? Mr. Brown doubles up as a successful business entrepreneur as well. With his clothing line, Black Pyramid, and owning a food chain, he's definitely a perfect example of work hard, play hard! If you're wondering what food chain he owns, it's a small little fast food place called Burger King. Brown not only owns 1, but 14 Burger Kings. Wow!
A Man with A Heart
Chris Brown's love for the community and charities shows in his actions. In 2012, he launched the Symphonic Love Foundation to helps to create art programs for the youth and assist other organizations involved in education programs and public service. With this foundation Chris Brown has assisted numerous organizations by making special donations. If you didn't love him already, we're sure you'll start loving him now. Even though his kind acts aren't always shown on screen, he's working overtime behind the scenes. Check out his Symphonic Love Foundation for more http://www.symphoniclovefoundation.org/
He Was Discovered Where?
Let's just chance we're grateful this chance encounter happened! Chris Brown was allegedly discovered at a gas station in which his father was working at. A producer with Hitmission Records spoke to his dad in regard to his search on finding a rapper or singer. Chris Brown's father talked up the then-13-year-old Chris Brown to the producer and scheduled a meeting. The rest was history! Now, with his hard work and dedication, Chris Brown has gone on to being one of the top performers in music!
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16 and Killin' It
Many celebrities reach fame after they've gotten to live their childhood out. That wasn't Chris Brown. From the moment he met the producers at Hitmission Records he was busy working. He honed his singing voice and left school at the age of 16 to fully pursue his singing career. Chris Brown was essentially working while we were playing. His career started at an early age but he's still a key player in the game!
C-Syzle In Da House!
Did you know that before he became the singer he is today, his stage name was C-Syzle. We're kind of happy he stuck to his birthname instead.
If You Didn't Know, Now You Know
Chris Brown's music consistently makes waves on the radio and internet. Recently Brown's song "Privacy" helped him claim the title of the seventh most charted artist in the history of Billboard!
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The Donations Are Endless
You already know that Chris Brown has the Symphonic Love Foundation that he founded in 2012, but his community assistance doesn't stop there. In 2015, the musician stated that he would donate part of the proceeds from his Royalty album to Children’s Miracle Network hospital and Best Buddies. He never stops giving back!
His Life Is A Movie
Not many artist have documentaries about their lives, but Chris Brown's Welcome to My Life premiered in theaters nationwide on June 8. Over 450 theaters featured the documentary!