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Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail in assault case, allowing him to start world tour • May 21, 2025, 8:28 PM ET (AP)
Musician charged with Chris Brown in alleged London nightclub assault • May 17, 2025, 6:35 AM ET (AP)
Singer Chris Brown's tour in question as UK judge orders him into custody on assault charge • May 16, 2025, 9:41 AM ET (AP)
Singer Chris Brown charged in UK for alleged attack at London club in 2023 • May 15, 2025, 7:11 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Christopher Maurice Brown
Born May 5, 1989 (age 36) • Virginia
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2025) • Grammy Award (2009)
Notable Works “Heartbreak on a Full Moon” • “Indigo” • “Royalty” • “X”

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