Chris Brown Spills on His Wild First Big Purchase and $150K Signing Deal at Just 15

In 2004, at just 15 years old, Chris Brown signed with Jive Records for $150,000. It may not seem like a lot of a potential superstar, but for Brown, at the time, it was a bankroll. And he was ready to spend it. Singer Chris Brown performs onstage during the ‘One of Them Ones Tour’ at The Kia Forum on August 26, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) With his mother still managing his account because he was a minor, his first splurge was a customized truck with Lamborghini doors. On the 100th episode of the R&B Money Podcast in April, hosts Tank and J. Valentine spoke with Brown about his first big spend and contract. Young Money In the episode, Brown, who has been in the music industry for 20 years and has released 11 albums with around 116 songs on the Billboard charts, discussed how the industry has changed in securing talent. Valentine asked Brown if he had access to the money from the Jive Records deal. Brown explained that he was underage at the time and was signed for a relatively small amount compared to artists today, who, he exclaimed, are getting $8 million...