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Though he has a past that includes abusing his ex-girlfriend Rihanna and recently dressed up as a terrorist for Halloween, the brand still considers him a marketable spokesperson.
"Art and style has always played a significant role in my life -- it's evolved with me throughout my career," said Brown, and the higher-ups at Wilhelmina seems to agree, brushing off the Fortune hitmaker's checkered past.
"Chris Brown is a ... multifaceted artist with a unique take on style, and we are excited to translate and extend his brand," said Taylor Hendrich, director of Wilhelmina Men.
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