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”
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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
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Popstar Artists
The Chris Brown Kid Zoom Artworks are Darkly Abstract
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Collective Musician Photography
Bryan Sheffield Captures World Famous Artists with Flair
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Broken Heart Bling
Breakup Jewelry By Etsy Artists Symbolize Broken Romance
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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
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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
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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
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Video Game Bling
Chris Brown's 'Kirby' Necklace is Perfect for the Gamer at Heart
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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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Young Rapper-Approved Fashion Collaborations
boohooMAN Joins Forces with DD Osama
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
Supercell Debuts Squad Busters with an Exciting Campaign
Fantasy Energy Drink Activations
Monster Energy Ultra Taps Pinky for a New Brand Activation
Rapper-Collaborative Bright Sneakers
Action Bronson and New Balance Present New 1906 Sneakers
Hater-Created Music Videos
Liquid Death's Greatest Hates Volume III Features Social Media Comments
Inspiring Back-to-School Campaigns
BIC Partners with GRAMMY-Nominated Artist Charlie Puth
Limited-Edition Tote Bag Series
How Long Gone Joins Forces with Pacific Tote Company
Rapper-Inspired Apparel Collections
WACKO MARIA Releases Its First Tupac Collaborative Apparel
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Jewel-Toned Singer-Collaborative Sneakers
Fenty Joins PUMA On Creating Her Own Avanti Sneaker
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Celebrity-Spotlighting Menswear Campaigns
BTS member Suga Stars in Valentino's Latest Campaign
2000s-Inspired Frozen Treats
Dairy Queen and Ashlee Simpson-Ross are Celebrating a Classic Flavor
Late Rapper-Themed Collections
Joshua Vides and Interscope Records Release a 2Pac Collection
Celebrity-Backed Beauty Partnerships
Rabanne Named Singer Troye Sivan Its Makeup Brand Ambassador
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
Perforated Dynamic Cartoonish Boots
MSCHF and Crocs Unveil a Dramatic Yellow 'Big Red Boot'
Revived Collaborative Running Shoes
Joe Freshgoods Joins New Balance on the 1000 Sneaker Collab
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Oversized Platform Sneakers
The FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty Remixes an Iconic PUMA Style
Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
Jamaican Artist-inspired Fashion Lines
Bianca Saunders & Farah Tapped Lee “Scratch” Perry's Legacy
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
British Tradition-Themed Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Presents These New Caroleans
Singer-Collaborative Hair Campaigns
Sabrina Carpenter Named as Redken's First Global Ambassador
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Sweating Billboards
Netflix's Billboard Conveys the Intense Action of Extraction 2
Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns
Saint Laurent and Diana Ross Tease a Partnership
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Jazz Club Dining Pop-Ups
The Pollo Lounge by Chain Shared an Evening of Elevated Bites & Music
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Pimple Concealing Skincare Products
Fenty Skin's New Blemish Defeat’r Can Be Worn Under Makeup
Nostalgic Vodka Concerts
Smirnoff Ice Kicks Off Relaunch Tour with Artists T-pain and Shaggy
AI-Powered Albums
Bacardí is Dropping The A.I. Powered Album with Boi-1da
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Celeb-Style Press-On Nails
Pink Friday Nails Shares Designs Created by Nicki Minaj's Nail Tech
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
Rapper-Inspired Footwear Designs
The Bad Bunny x adidas Collaboration Continues with a New Model
Musician-Fronted Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Jacquemus Launched a Campaign Featuring Bad Bunny
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
Nighttime Cosmetic Campaigns
The Estée Lauder Night Night Club Campaign Stars Nicole Richie
Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays
Airbnb Presents Prince’s Purple Rain House Experience
Intercontinental Collaborative Capsules
BornXRaised and Paris Saint-Germain Work on a Collection
Artistic QSR Merchandise
Starbucks Debuts its Fifth Artist Series with Damon Brown
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Colorful Pride Lingerie Campaigns
Bluebella Launches Pride Campaign with British Singer Girli
Pigmented Singer-Backed Products
Ariana Grande's REM Beauty Launches Three New Makeup Products
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Female Celebrity-Branded Whiskies
Beyoncé Debuts SirDavis in Collaboration with Moët Hennessy
Quilted Jewelry Campaigns
Chanel's Coco Crush Campaign Stars K-Pop Star Jennie
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Stays
The Bisha Hotel Presents a Unique Taylor Swift Experience
Rapper-Starred Fall Fashion Campaigns
Mallet London Taps Ghetts for Local Legends Campaign
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Young Boxer-Collaborative Campaigns
Fran Hennessy Joins Champion to Empower Young Women
British Singer-Fronted Shoe Campaigns
Cat Burns Stars in a Clarks Campaign in the Torhill Shoe
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Boy Band-Inspired Summer Partnerships
Atypique Partners with AJ Mclean of the Backstreet Boys
Celebrity-Led Underwear Campaigns
Calvin Klein's Spring 2024 Campaign Taps Jeremy Allen White
Song-Inspired Premium Wines
Jeremih Debuts the 'Birthday Sex' Wine Across the US
Pet-Celebrating Sporty Collaborations
Harvey Elliot Joins New Balance on a New Collection
Sleek Whiskey Bottle Designs
BSB Whiskey & Jamie Foxx Debut an Exclusive Brown Sugar Blend Whiskey
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
adidas is Channelling Teen Angst with the Fall Out Boy Sneakers
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Streetwear-Branded Punching Bags
Justin Reed Delivers a Custom Chrome Hearts Punching Bag
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules
Michael Clark Joins JW Anderson on a New Collection
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Branded Short Talk Shows
Progressive’s Dr. Rick Appeared as a Guest on Hot Ones
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
British Singer-Starred Fashion Campaigns
JW Anderson's Latest Campaign Stars Singer Bakar
Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Rising Rockstar Workwear Collaborations
Dickies Teams Up with With Rising Rockstar 'Blondshell'
Pocket-Sized Blush Sticks
Rhode Pocket Blush Makes Cream Blush Ready to Grab and Go
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Judgment-Free Confession Booths
The Malibu Confession Booth Celebrates Authentic Self-Expression
Festival-Ready Band Shirts
BLACKPINK and Fragment Design Unveil a Coachella Collaboration
Senior Self-Care Campaigns
L'Oreal Paris is Celebrating the Aging Consumer with 'Age Perfect'
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
Singer-Collaborated Game Campaigns
Nintendo and Raye Join Forces on a Series of Advertisements
Singer-Themed Art Exhibitions
FLANNELS X London Launches an Immersive Beyoncé Exhibition
Rapper-Collaborative Colorful Sneakrs
Action Bronson Creates His Own 1906R Sneaker
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Iconic Touring Artist Makeup
Madonna's Makeup Collaboration Celebrates Her Iconic On-Stage Looks
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Coming-of-Age Runway Shows
Dhruv Kapoor's Spring/Summer '25 Collection Mirrors Personal Growth
Hip Hop-Honoring Exclusive Campaigns
Hennessy and cHIP sHOP Join Forces on a New Campaign
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
90s Musician Cracker Campaigns
This OLD BAY Goldfish Campaign Stars Lisa Loeb
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
BAPE Celebrates its 30th Year with the BAPE GALLERY
Canadian Rapper-Launched Fragrance Lines
Drake Goes into Beauty with Better World Fragrance House
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Rapper-Starring Fall Streetwear
Daily Paper Spotlights Headie One in New FW23 Collection
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Influencer-Backed Blackberry Collaborations
Crown Royal Unites with Jackie Aina on a Pop-Up Event
Singer-Collaborative Lifestyle Shoes
Aminé and New Balance Work Together on a Special Sneaker
Kpop-Themed Live Exhibitions
HYBE, BIGHIT MUSIC, & Live Nation Confirm a New BTS Exhibition in LA
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Creator-Backed K-Beauty Brands
Influencer Risabae Launches Her Own Makeup Brand, TWO SLASH FOUR
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Elegant Artful Townhouses
Jorge Brown Cott Designs a New Art-Centric Brooklyn Townhouse
Concert Ticket Giveaways
Susiecakes Recently Ran a Contest, Featuring Taylor Swift Tickets
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
Rapper-Backed Happiness Journals
Intelligent Change and Prince EA Release 'The 3x Happier Journal'
Artist-Backed Joint Experiences
Rémy Martin and Usher Join Forces on the Life is a Melody Project
Social Media Star Brands
Toddy Smith Introduces His GothicMochas Clothing Brand
Baseball-Inspired Multi-Year QSR Partnerships
Mary Brown's Chicken Joins Forces with José Bautista
Stylish Rapper-Backed Merchandise
NBA Youngboy Debuts a New Capsule with Westside Merchandising
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Chillstep Album Releases
Lights Teases Ambient Chillstep Rendition of 'Pep' Album
Standalone Celebrity Popcorn Brands
Rob's Backstage Popcorn Split-Off as its Own Brand
Rapper-Hosted Live Concerts
Lil Wayne Announces an Exclusive Livestream Event on May 13
Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns
Kamala Harris Adopts Charli XCX's 'Brat' Trend for Her Campaign
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Fatherly Fall Fashion Campaigns
Paul&Shark Spotlights Pierce Brosnan and his Son in New Launch
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Branded Global Music Programs
Sprite Limelight Season Two Spotlights the Untold Stories of Artists
Empowering Musician Spotlight Programs
Gibson Introduces Its First-ever Artist Spotlight Program
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Late Singer-Honoring Books
Amy Winehouse: In Her Words Celebrates the Singer's Legacy