15 Things You Didn't Know About Chris Brown
The singer raises the bar beyond the big screen.
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15 Things You Didn't Know About Chris Brown - So we know Chris Brown is talented, but did you know he auditioned for L.A. Reid at the age of 15 and was immediately offered a record contract? Yep! Check out more facts about the This Christmas star now! (Photo: Frazer Harrison/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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"The Tap Dance Kid" - Enjoyed the singer's performance in This Christmas or Stomp the Yard? Well, the singer has been acting since he was a tyke. In elementary school, Chris starred in a play entitled Elfis, which was inspired by Elvis's life. (Photo: Chris Brown via Instagram)
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Running It - While Brown may have had an acting role in the film Takers, he also received an executive producer credit for the film. (Photo: Courtesy Screen Gems)
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And Not Introducing... - Not only has he hit the big screen, but Chris Brown also appeared on the small screen as well. The singer made a three-episode appearance on the FOX series The O.C. in 2007. (Photo: FOX Networks)
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"At the Top It's Just Us" - Chris Brown is a frequent collaborator with Nicki Minaj and the rest of the YCMB family. He recently assisted on Nicki's latest single, "Only." Coincidentally, the singer's initials are featured in the label's name (his full name is Christopher Maurice Brown). (Photo: Young Money)
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Chris Brown, The Artist - Brown loves art. In fact, he recently teamed up with artist Ron Bass for an outdoor art project that will will find him hitting cities around the world.
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Started From the Top - His self-titled debut album featured the hit single “Run It!,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100, making Chris Brown the first male artist as a lead to have his debut single top the chart since Diddy in 1997. (Photo: Jive Records)
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Taking Us to School - Brown left school in 2004 to work on his first album. Math was reportedly his favorite subject. (Photo: MJ Kim/Getty Images)
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Monster of Fashion - Brown's favorite clothing brand is Bathing Ape (BAPE). (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AOL)
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Moving and Shaking - Brown's favorite drink is Gatorade or Powerade. (Photo: PacificCoastNews.com)
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