Artist

Chris Brown

Wins

2

Nominations

26

Category

R&B Rap General Global Music Pop

Biography

"No one can live in the past and expect to grow. I have been moving forward and hope that I am not defined by just a few moments in my life but all of the moments that will make up my life."

  • Born Christopher Maurice Brown on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Washington
  • Chris Brown’s self-titled debut album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The lead single from the album, "Run It!," topped Billboard 's Hot 100.
  • Brown received his first career nominations at the 49th GRAMMY Awards, including a nod for Best New Artist. That same year, he made his GRAMMY stage debut with a performance of his hit "Run It!" 
  • Brown made his silver-screen debut in 2007 alongside Ne-Yo in Stomp The Yard.
  • In 2012 Brown helped launch the Symphonic Love Foundation, a nonprofit that supports and creates art programs for youth.

All Grammy Awards and Nominations for Chris Brown

  • Best R&B Performance

    It Depends. Chris Brown, Bryson Tiller

  • Best R&B Song

    It Depends. Nico Baran, Chris Brown, Ant Clemons, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr., Ryan Press, Bryson Tiller, Elliott Trent, Dewain Whitmore Jr.

  • Best R&B Album

    11:11 (Deluxe). Chris Brown

  • Best R&B Performance

    Residuals. Chris Brown

  • Best African Music Performance

    Sensational. Chris Brown, Davido, Lojay

  • Best R&B Performance

    Summer Too Hot. Chris Brown

  • Best R&B Album

    Breezy (Deluxe). Chris Brown

  • Album Of The Year

    Back Of My Mind. H.E.R.

  • Album Of The Year

    Donda. Kanye West

  • Best R&B Song

    No Guidance. Chris Brown, Tyler Bryant, Nija Charles, Drake, Anderson Hernandez, Joshua Huizar, Michee Patrick Lebrun, Noah "40" Shebib, Teddy Walton

  • Best Melodic Rap Performance

    Only. Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown

  • Best R&B Performance

    New Flame. Chris Brown, Usher, Rick Ross

  • Best Progressive R&B Album

    X. Chris Brown

  • Best Progressive R&B Album

    Fortune. Chris Brown

  • Best R&B Album

    F.A.M.E.. Chris Brown

  • Best Rap Performance

    Look At Me Now. Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Trevor Smith, Jr.

  • Best Rap Song

    Look At Me Now. Afrojack, Jean Baptiste, Chris Brown, Ryan Buendia, Lil Wayne, Diplo, Trevor Smith, Jr.

  • Contemporary R&B Album

    Graffiti. Chris Brown

  • R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

    Take My Time. Chris Brown, Tank

  • Best Melodic Rap Performance

    Deuces. Chris Brown, Tyga, Kevin McCall

  • Male R&B Vocal Performance

  • Pop Collaboration With Vocals

    No Air. Jordin Sparks

  • Best Melodic Rap Performance

    Kiss, Kiss. Chris Brown, T-Pain

  • Best New Artist

    . Chris Brown

  • Contemporary R&B Album

    Chris Brown. Chris Brown

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