Chris Brown’s career was nearly over before it truly began. At just 19 years old, one night changed everything — turning one of music’s fastest-rising stars into the center of a global scandal.<br /><br />This video breaks down the events that led to the controversy, the immediate fallout that followed, and how public perception, the media, and the music industry responded in real time. We also examine how Chris Brown’s career trajectory shifted in the years that followed, and how he managed to remain a relevant — and controversial — figure in pop culture despite overwhelming backlash.<br /><br />0:00 Intro<br />0:29 Chris Brown's Rise<br />1:22 Rihanna's Rise<br />2:20 Dating<br />3:41 Chris fights Rihanna<br />5:00 Backlash<br />7:13 Rihanna Speaks Out<br />8:14 Redemption<br />8:51 Outro
