-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Chris Brown has faced allegations of violence for years. A new Investigation Discovery documentary, "Chris Brown: A History of Violence ," delves into the singer’s alleged violent past, examining relationships with women who have reported experiencing violence, sexual assault and physical abuse at his hand. Now streaming on Max, the documentary also revisits Brown’s childhood, exploring the abuse he endured and how his early exposure to violence may have influenced his behavior as an adult.
Experts in the documentary highlight that children exposed to abuse are more likely to become abusers, noting Brown’s highly publicized 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna as a turning point. Despite this incident and numerous allegations since, Brown remains one of the most popular male R&B artists in the industry. Related The Chris Brown problem that never goes away: How he continues to maintain his relevancy and fans Here are some of the most shocking revelations from "Chris Brown: A History of Violence": 01 Brown's own history of familial abuse The documentary not only examines allegations against Brown but also sheds light on the abuse he witnessed in his own childhood.
Through archival footage, Brown recounts seeing his mother suffer physical abuse from his stepfather, recalling that from ages seven to thirteen, he was “visually abused” by these traumatic scenes, often too scared to intervene. His stepfather, however, has denied a.
