Earlier this week, Chris Brown added yet another ridiculous chapter to the book of "Chris Brown Controversies" that have dominated the 23-year-old singer’s career since the night of February 8, 2009 when he turned himself into authorities for assaulting his pop megastar girlfriend Rihanna.
On Sunday night, comedian and writer Jenny Johnson directed an insult at the pop star over Twitter. Brown responded with a series of vulgar and petulant tweets aimed at the 33-year-old former news producer, immediately garnering the collective disgust of the Internet and media at large. In this collection of Chris Brown controversies, some of his previous behavioral infractions, as well as ad campaigns featuring Rihanna and Ron English (who designed the cover for Brown's 2011 release, F.A.M.E.) are outlined.
Despite his inability to avoid trouble, this series of Chris Brown controversies also showcases the 23-year-old doing what he does best: dancing and creating catchy songs. Sit back and enjoy the best and worst from one of pop culture's most reviled and beloved artists.
36 Controversial Pop Star Projects
From PSAs to Photo Leaks, Chris Brown Controversies Run Rampant:
Jordan Sowunmi — Nov 29, 2012 — Naughty
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Seaweed-Covered Starlet Shoots
The Rihanna Esquire November 2011 Editorial is Steaming Hot
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High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'
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Morphing Celebu-Tats
Stars Who Modify Their Tattoos When Partners Change
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Intense Emotional Tributes
The Chris Brown BET Awards Michael Jackson Tribute was Surprising
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Ringtone sales boost music profits.
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Teen Domestic Violence Forums
MTV's “Chris Brown and Rihanna: Love in Trouble”
27
Unexpected Wedding Walks
Couple Dances Down the Aisle to Chris Brown
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Viral Crybaby Photoshopping
'Sad Chris Brown' Explains the Tears at the BET Awards
25
Popstar Artists
The Chris Brown Kid Zoom Artworks are Darkly Abstract
24
Collective Musician Photography
Bryan Sheffield Captures World Famous Artists with Flair
23
Broken Heart Bling
Breakup Jewelry By Etsy Artists Symbolize Broken Romance
22
Face-Saving Photo Leaks
Chris Brown and Rihanna Snapped Snuggling on Film
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Disturbing Drug Depiction Videos
The Rihanna 'We Found Love' Music Video is Shocking
20
Shirtless Community Service
Chris Brown's Sentence is Completed Topless
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Clothing-Challenged Celebrity Blogs
The 'Chris Brown Can't Dress' Tumblr Mocks the Star's Style
18
Televised Hip-Hop Therapy
Snoop Dogg Invites Chris Brown and Rihanna on His Talk Show
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Divalicious Comebacks
Whitney Houston Dazzles at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Bash (UPDATE)
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Criss-Cross Latex
Rhianna's Black Statement Thigh High Leggings
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Two-Toned Mohawks
Rihanna is the Rockin' Glamour Woman of the Year 2009
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Contemporary Art Workspaces
The Ron English Studio is a Monument to American Art
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Viral Virtual Vilification
'I Want to Fight Chris Brown' Facebook Group Has Over 3,800 Members
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Viral Tribute Remixes
Artists Memorialize Michael Jackson Through Song
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Clumsy Jewelry
Chris Brown's "Oops" Bling is Perfect for Affluent Klutzes
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Literal Rap Sketches
The Look At Me Now Literal MS Paint Video is Hysterical
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Shocking Teen Abuse PSAs
DoSomething.org Uses Police Report Notes From Rihanna Case
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Rapid Breakfast Rap Battles
The Mac Lethal 'Look at me Now' Remake Calls out Chris Brown
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Foxtail Fashion Clips
Designer Marcc Puts a Furry Spin on Style
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Dancing Divorces
NY Video Production Dances Down the Courtroom Aisle
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Viral Men's Accessories
Chris Brown's Bow Tie Achieves Chuck Norris Status
4
Video Game Bling
Chris Brown's 'Kirby' Necklace is Perfect for the Gamer at Heart
3
Celeb iPhone Parodies
The Chris Brown Siri Ad by Jest is Brutally Harsh and Hilarious
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Rapper Protege Introductions
The Lil Wayne Public Service Announcement #2 Introduces a New Artist
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Apocalyptic Musical Collaborations
Chris Brown Features Justin Bieber in His 'Next To You' Video
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