The Evolution of Chris Brown

Following Breezy's roller coaster ride to stardom.

Lighting Up the Screen in 2007's Stomp the Yard - Brown made his big screen debut when he was just 18 years old in this dance-based film, in which he played Columbus Short's little brother. Though he wasn't the lead, it was hard not to take notice of Brown and his talent on the dance floor.  (Photo: Rainforest Films)
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"Skandalouz"  - Chris Brown's squeaky-clean image was erased forever on the eve of the Grammys three years ago, when he brutally assaulted Rihanna. In his place, we have the scandal-ridden Breezy of 2012. This classic Tupac and Nate Dogg duet is the perfect song for the awful incident and Chris' transition.  (Photo: Courtesy Twitter)
The Evolution of Chris Brown - Chris got on the comeback trail with his third album, Graffiti, later that year, which featured the Swizz Beatz–produced monster hit "I Can Transform Ya," featuring Lil Wayne.(Photo: Jive Records)The Evolution of Chris Brown - Unfortunately, for Chris Brown, one step forward has sometimes also meant a step back. After a heated 2011 interview on ABC's Good Morning America in which Brown was asked repeatedly about Rihanna, he became violently angry during a commercial break, damaging a backstage window and then storming off the set shirtless.(Photo: INFphoto.com)

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The Evolution of Chris Brown - The spotlight on Chris only shined brighter when he and pop star girlfriend Rihanna went public — very public — with their relationship.(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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