We asked ChatGPT and he answered:

If the incident involving Chris Brown and Rihanna in 2009 had never happened, Brown’s career would probably have unfolded very differently. Here’s a possible simulation of what could have happened:

1. Popularity and Musical Growth:

Chris Brown was already a rising star, with hits like “Run It!” and “Kiss Kiss”. Without the scandal, he would probably have maintained his status as “prince of pop” and “successor to Michael Jackson”. He could have explored more collaborations with big names in pop and R&B, such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z and even Justin Timberlake, gaining even more prominence on the charts.

2. Awards and Recognition:

Grammy Awards: Without the taint of the scandal, Chris Brown would probably have been nominated for and won several Grammys throughout his career. He won a Grammy in 2012, but he could have won many more in the 2010s.

Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards: He has already been nominated for and won awards from these institutions, but without the public boycott, he could have won more notable categories, such as “Artist of the Year” and “Best R&B Album” on several occasions.

MTV Video Music Awards: His innovative music videos and dancing skills would make him a recurring force at these awards shows, perhaps with several awards in the categories of “Best Male Video” and “Best Choreography”.

3. Numbers on Streaming Platforms:

Chris Brown is still one of the most listened to artists on streaming platforms today, but his numbers could be even more impressive:

On Spotify, he would have accumulated billions of streams on several tracks. Without the cancellation, his biggest hits after 2010 would have achieved numbers comparable to big names like Drake, The Weeknd and Bruno Mars.

On YouTube, his music videos would consistently be the most watched, with some reaching over 2 billion views.