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Chris Brown

Actor · born May 5, 1989

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Christopher Maurice Brown is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. A pop and hip-hop influenced R&B musician who works in a variety of genres, he has been called the "King of R&B" by some contemporaries. His lyrics often address emotional and hedonistic themes.

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  1. ~19Named World Music Awards2008

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