Black Music Month: Celebrity Managers Who Took Star Children to the Top

Manager: Tina Davis
Singer, actor, Chris Brown

Entertainer Chris Brown and his momager, Tina Davis, went from local talent showcases in his native Virginia to major award-winning success with his 2005 album, Chris Brown. His double-platinum-selling debut led to award-winning frenzy, including wins fromÂ Billboard Music Awards to MTV awards.Â In 2009, Davis had to play both mom and manager, standing strong by her son’s side as he faced a felony assault conviction,Â major public scrutiny, and the loss of a Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co endorsement deal after the highly publicized incident between he and entertainer Rihanna.