Singer Chris Brown Becomes a Father

TMZ reports exclusively that singer Chris Brown has fathered a now nine-month-old girl with 31-year-old former model, Nia.

According to sources, the 25-year-old has known Nia for years and had a platonic relationship with her. He is currently in a four-year relationship with Karrueche Tran. Tran has not commented on the news.

Last week, a Live Nation rep reported that the 'Turn Up the Music' singer was denied entry into Canada due to "immigration issues," causing his shows in Montreal and Toronto to be canceled.

In mid-January, Brown had his probation from his 2009 assault on singer Rihanna revoked. As of now, the judge has allowed the hot-headed singer to remain free. A hearing is scheduled for March 20.

Brown's team has not responded to a request for comment from The New York Post.

In 2004, Brown released his self-titled debut studio album the following year. It peaked at number two on the USBillboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With his first single "Run It!" peaking atop the US Billboard Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist as a lead since Diddy in 1997 to have his debut single top the chart. His second album Exclusive (2007) spawned his second Hot 100 number one "Kiss Kiss", in addition to "With You" and "Forever". The album was also certified double platinum by the RIAA.

In 2009, Brown received much media attention after pleading guilty to felony assault of singer and his then-girlfriend Rihanna; he was sentenced to five years of probation and six months of community service. His third album Graffiti was released later that year, and included the top-twenty single "I Can Transform Ya". Brown's fourth album F.A.M.E. (2011) became his first to top the Billboard 200; it spawned hit singles "Yeah 3x", "Look at Me Now", and "Beautiful People". F.A.M.E. earned Brown his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Album at the 54th Grammy Awards. His fifth album Fortune was released in 2012. However, after the release of Exclusive, Brown's albums have not been well received by music critics.

Apart from his work in the music industry, Brown has pursued an acting career. In 2007, he made his on-screen feature film debut in Stomp the Yard, and appeared as a guest on the television series The O.C. Other films Brown has appeared in, include This Christmas (2007),Takers (2010), Think Like a Man (2012), and Battle of the Year (2013). Throughout his career, Brown has won numerous awards, including two NAACP Image Awards, three American Music Awards and twelve BET Awards. [source]

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