Music Was Always Part of His Life
Born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia, Christopher Maurice Brown had a music-filled childhood. His mother, Joyce Hawkins, was a daycare center director, and his father, Clinton Brown, was a corrections officer. When his parents were at work, Brown would listen to his parents’ soul albums and dance around the house.
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His parents didn’t have much money, so Brown taught himself how to sing and dance. He would watch videos of Michael Jackson and imitate his moves. Brown wanted to become a performer, so he joined his church choir and entered the local talent shows. His mom quickly saw how gifted her son was.