Bobby Brown is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer. He is best known for his work as a solo artist and as a member of the R&B group New Edition. Brown has released six studio albums, two with New Edition and four as a solo artist. His most successful album as a solo artist was Don't Be Cruel, which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As of 2020, Bobby Brown's net worth is $2 million.
Brown was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 5, 1969. He was raised in a single-parent household by his mother, Carole, who worked as a nurse. Brown began singing and dancing at an early age and appeared in local talent shows. He joined New Edition in 1981, when he was just 12 years old. The group enjoyed success with their first two albums, Candy Girl (1982) and New Edition (1984), before Brown embarked on a solo career.
Brown's first solo album, King of Stage (1986), was a commercial flop. His second album, Don't Be Cruel (1988), was a huge success, thanks in part to the title track, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA and remains Brown's most successful album to date.
Brown's subsequent albums, Forever (1997) and Forever Bobby (2006), were both commercial and critical failures. In 2012