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Born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia.
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He was first signed with Def Jam Records
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he had a number one hit with "Run It!," which was co-written by Scott Storch and Sean Garrett. The track also featured a guest appearance by rapper Juelz Santana
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Brown's self-titled album was released in November 2005
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In 2006, Brown went out on the road for his Up Close & Personal tour. He played more than 30 concerts in cities across the country. While he enjoyed playing live, it was not without its hazards. "Once during a show, I reached out to touch these girls' hands, and they pulled me off the stage," Brown told CosmoGirl magazine.
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Around the same time, Brown returned to the big screen with a more substantial role in the holiday-themed dramatic comedy, This Christmas (2007). As Michael "Baby" Whitfield, he played a young man wanting to pursue a musical career despite opposition from his family
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The final months of 2007 brought a wave of new projects for Brown. He released his second album, Exclusive, in November
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He had a small role in the box office hit Stomp in the Yard (2007), which centered around a step dance competition
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In February 2009, the young performer made headlines after being arrested for allegedly assaulting then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna during an argument
