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
Pop Star-Approved Valentine's Campaigns
Kate Spade X Madison Beer Team Up for Valentine's Day
Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
Supercell Debuts Squad Busters with an Exciting Campaign
Photography-Inspired Fashion Collections
COS Collaborates with Chris Perani on a Stunning Capsule
Rapper-Collaborative Bright Sneakers
Action Bronson and New Balance Present New 1906 Sneakers
Pop Album-Inspired Footwear Debuts
grounds and Camilla Cabello Launch an Oversized Bubble Shoe
Alcoholic Whipped Cream Activations
Cardi B Promoted Whipshots at the REVOLVE x Pizzaslime Party
Bridal-Inspired Lingerie Campaigns
Rihanna Stars in Savage X Fenty's Bridal Lingerie Campaign
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Mens Underwear Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in the News BOSS ONE Bodywear Campaign
Boyfriend-Focused Campaigns
Pete Davidson X Reformation Unveil the Ultimate Boyfriend Campaign
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
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Cherry-Inspired Beauty Collections
Fenty’s 'Sweet Cherriez' Line Pays Homage to Rihanna’s Hometown
Bold Graffiti Printed Totes
Marc Jacobs Reprises the Stephen Sprouse x Marc Jacobs Tote Bag
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
Substance Use Narrative Shifts
The Missing Issue Offers a New Perspective on Celebrity Struggles
Celebrity-Spotlighting Menswear Campaigns
BTS member Suga Stars in Valentino's Latest Campaign
Singer-Collaborative Cartoon Merch
Bruno Mars and Hello Kitty Continue to Honor Her 50th Year
Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts
Gap Partners with Legendary Artists on its New Shirt Capsule
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
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
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
Revived Collaborative Running Shoes
Joe Freshgoods Joins New Balance on the 1000 Sneaker Collab
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Oversized Platform Sneakers
The FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty Remixes an Iconic PUMA Style
Surf Brand Capsule Collections
Travis Barker x Hurley Melds Music, Art, and Surf Culture
Pickle Cocktail Pop-Ups
Prince Igor Launches 'Project Pickle' at Toronto's Project Gigglewater
Musician-Approved Streetwear
Eli Brown's 92 Thing Drop 2 is Inspired by Underground Rave Culture
Female-Rapper-Backed Merch Collections
Smirnoff x Complex Team Up with Saweetie for a New Capsule
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Beautifying Pre-Concert Pop-Ups
Tequila Rose's Break in Case of Glam-ergency Refreshed Music Fans
Pop Icon-Backed Campaigns
Charli XCX Fronts Valentino's Puffer Gloss Campaign
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Singer-Collaborative Hair Campaigns
Sabrina Carpenter Named as Redken's First Global Ambassador
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
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
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Jazz Club Dining Pop-Ups
The Pollo Lounge by Chain Shared an Evening of Elevated Bites & Music
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
AI-Powered Albums
Bacardí is Dropping The A.I. Powered Album with Boi-1da
Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers
Nike and Stash Breathe Life Back to Retro Sneaker Models
Celeb-Style Press-On Nails
Pink Friday Nails Shares Designs Created by Nicki Minaj's Nail Tech
Heartfelt Christmas Campaigns
John Lewis Presents the Festive Gifting House Campaign
Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns
Topicals Introduces a New Fading Product with Rapper Flo Milli
Distracted Driving Awareness Videos
Project Yellow Light's 'Love Story' Is a Wake-Up Call
Empowering Scar-Focused Campaigns
Bio-Oil® Debuts the Scar Stories Campaign with Ariana Madix
Musician-Fronted Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Jacquemus Launched a Campaign Featuring Bad Bunny
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Stays
The Bisha Hotel Presents a Unique Taylor Swift Experience
Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays
Airbnb Presents Prince’s Purple Rain House Experience
Nighttime Cosmetic Campaigns
The Estée Lauder Night Night Club Campaign Stars Nicole Richie
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Spotlights its New Aaliyah Barbie Honoring the R&B Singer
Intercontinental Collaborative Capsules
BornXRaised and Paris Saint-Germain Work on a Collection
Artistic QSR Merchandise
Starbucks Debuts its Fifth Artist Series with Damon Brown
Meet-and-Greet Holiday Campaigns
Jennifer Hudson and Old Navy will Host a Special Holiday Event
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Shocking TV Docuseries
Marilyn Manson: Unmasked Docuseries Delves into His Allegations and Legacy
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
Fashion-Forward Residency Programs
Christopher Kane Kicks Off the Self-Portrait Residency Program
Midlife Crisis Pizza Campaigns
The California Pizza Kitchen 40th Anniversary Marks a Milestone
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Model-Off-Duty Essentials
Joah Brown Introduces Ethical Streetwear with New Silhouettes
Album-Honoring Merch Collections
Tyler, the Creator Launches Merch to Celebrate Cherry Bomb
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Family-Honoring Festive Campaigns
JD Celebrates all Forms of Family in 2024 Xmas Family Campaign
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
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Body-Positive Brand Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad Challenges Toxic Body Talk in Sports
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
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
Singer-Collaborated Game Campaigns
Nintendo and Raye Join Forces on a Series of Advertisements
Collaborative Whisky-Branded Streetwear
Crown Royal, Bun B, and PURPLE BRAND Debut a Capsule
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Pop-Up Radio Stations
Bridget Jones Radio Supports the Launch of a New Romantic Comedy
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIMAGINE Campaign'
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Snack Artwork Auctions
Inspired by a Viral Art Sale, Cheetos Listed Mischief by Chester on eBay
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
Branded Short Talk Shows
Progressive’s Dr. Rick Appeared as a Guest on Hot Ones
Rising Rockstar Workwear Collaborations
Dickies Teams Up with With Rising Rockstar 'Blondshell'
Album-Inspired Clothing Capsules
Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Pocket-Sized Blush Sticks
Rhode Pocket Blush Makes Cream Blush Ready to Grab and Go
Britpop Photography Exhibitions
London's Oasis Photography Exhibition Celebrates the Band's Legacy
Rapper-Collaborative Colorful Sneakrs
Action Bronson Creates His Own 1906R Sneaker
Iconic Touring Artist Makeup
Madonna's Makeup Collaboration Celebrates Her Iconic On-Stage Looks
Singer-Themed Transit Takeovers
Sony and Olivia Rodrigo Take Over the New York City Transit
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
Artist-Collaborative Travel Accessories
Jaden Smith and Harper Collective Join on a New Capsule
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
90s-Inspired Grunge Band Tees
FREAK’S STORE Releases a Collection of Retro Nirvana Tees
Canadian Rapper-Launched Fragrance Lines
Drake Goes into Beauty with Better World Fragrance House
Rapper-Approved Pop-Ups
The Future x Grand Marnier Activations Remix Tradition with Modern Flair
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Artist-Created Graphic Novels
LISA From BLACKPINK Creates the ALTER-EGO: The Official Comic
Influencer-Backed Blackberry Collaborations
Crown Royal Unites with Jackie Aina on a Pop-Up Event
Cover Art Generators
The CanCon Album Generator Lets Fans Remix Iconic Canadian Covers
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
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
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'
Chilling Domestic Abuse Campaigns
BBDO Bangkok's Second Chance Campaign Taps Gigi Supitcha
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
Chillstep Album Releases
Lights Teases Ambient Chillstep Rendition of 'Pep' Album
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Food Allergy Awareness Campaigns
Fare's PSA is Backed by NFL Player Jason McCourty & His Daughter
Hip-Hop Artist-Led Spirit Campaigns
Hip-Hop Artist Future Joins Grand Marnier for a Film Series
Pop Culture Presidency Campaigns
Kamala Harris Adopts Charli XCX's 'Brat' Trend for Her 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
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
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Anniversary-Celebrating Intricate Scarf Lines
Cressida Bell Showcases Great Attention to Detail
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