The film delves into the chart-topping American star's troubled two-decade career, including his significant history of legal issues, which began with his arrest in 2009 for hitting former girlfriend Rihanna.

Investigation Discovery (ID) has announced that on October 27, the documentary Chris Brown: A History of Violence will broadcast, kicking off the third annual No Excuse for Abuse campaign.

The film delves into the chart-topping American star's troubled two-decade career, including his significant history of legal issues, which began with his arrest in 2009 for hitting former girlfriend Rihanna.


Despite the singer's tremendous musical talent, the documentary raises questions about "how an artist with such a record" can keep his celebrity status and maintain a dedicated audience base.

"Chris Brown is an incredible and wonderful musician, but let's call it a thing. He is an abuser of women. A narrator in the teaser trailer says, "Consistently, unapologetically," implying the film's critical assessment of Brown's alleged offstage behavior, which includes intimate partner abuse and sexual assault charges.

A fresh accuser, whose identity is unknown, will also tell their experience in the documentary.

Following the premiere, Sunny Hostin, co-host of The View, will lead a discussion with experts and advocates about intimate partner abuse, emphasizing the need of raising awareness and advocating for this persistent issue. Hostin acknowledged her personal connection to the subject, saying, "Domestic violence is a very close, personal issue for me... The more we understand, the better we can argue for change as a society.”

The premiere of Brown's documentary coincides with the recent arrest of fellow rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who faces serious allegations such as sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs is also the focus of a planned ID docuseries set to premiere in 2025.

Chris Brown: A History of Violence will examine the effects of a cycle of abuse that began in the artist's childhood, with expert commentary and personal testimonials from victims of violence.

The makers want to shed light on the psychological consequences of abuse and the long-term effects on victims.