Chris Brown: Road to the BET Awards 2014
Chris Brown hits the stage at the 2014 BET Awards.
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Chris Brown: Road to the BET Awards 2014 - R&B/pop sensation Chris Brown has had a whirlwind of a year, to say the least. All while being in and out of jail, the performer has had a series of golden moments throughout the year's course, even releasing new music from behind bars, proving his dedication to his craft and loyal fans.(Photo: Courtesy Eliot Lee Hazel/ RCA Records)
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"It Won't Stop" – August 28, 2013 - Joining forces with his unofficial protégé and writing partner Sevyn Streeter, Brown hopped on the already popular track taken from the songstress' Call Me Crazy But... EP.(Photo: Tom Briglia/FilmMagic)
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Battle of the Year – September 19, 2013 - Staying busy, Brown managed to film the September-released dance-themed Battle of the Year which he starred in alongside Laz Alonzo, Josh Holloway, and Caity Lotz.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
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Loyal – December 19, 2013 - Marking his official return to the charts since his most recent arrest, Brown released the largely popular "Loyal" featuring rappers Lil' Wayne, Too Short, and two alternate versions featuring French Montana or Tyga. The catchy number peaked at No. nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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X Release Date Delayed – February 24, 2014 - After being sentenced on November 20, 2013, to an anger management rehabilitation center for three months, Brown was forced to push back the December 2013 release of his latest project X. While it was later said that it would be released on the singer's birthday, May 5, 2014, it was further delayed due to Brown's prison sentence.(Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)
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CB Collaborates with Kid Ink – March 11, 2014 - Brown lent his talents to rapper Kid Ink's second studio album My Own Lane by recording vocals for the track "Main Chick," which was originally included on Brown's X Files mixtape. Brown also served as a writer for the song.(Photo: RCA)
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Chris Professes his Love for Karrueche from Jail – March 31, 2014 - Proving that they are very much still an item, Brown called longtime girlfriend Karrueche Tran from jail on the night of March 31, 2014. After thanking his fans, Brown said, "Most importantly ... Karrueche, I love you." Tran put the video of the call on Instagram.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)
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"Don't Be Gone Too Long" – April 15, 2014 - In an effort to shake up the pop music circuit, Brown released a teaser for a collaboration between he and pop rising star Ariana Grande. Titled "Don't Be Gone Too Long," the clip showcased the "Run It" singer's dance moves, and an intimate connection with Grande. The song's release was delayed due to his arrest.(Photo: RCA)
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A Free Man – June 2, 2014 - Despite being originally sentenced on May 9 to 131 days in jail, Brown managed to be released after serving only 108 days. He received credit for the 116 days that he spent in rehand, and another 59 days behind bars.(Photo: Paul A. Hebert/Getty Images)