The last name Bailey has been circulating the news for several months now, though up until now it was often in tandem with the first name Halle, who stars as the face of the live action The Little Mermaid. As of February 2023, however, the surname has been bringing light to the star's older sister, Chloe.
Chloe Bailey, who has been making music for a decade both as a solo artist and in a musical duo, released the song "How Does It Feel" with Chris Brown on February 23. The spicy music video and heartbroken lyrics were worthy of talk on their own, but the fact that Bailey partnered up with the infamous Chris Brown to make the song has set the internet on fire.
Chloe Bailey and Chris Brown seemed cozy in their music video, and there have been public praises of each other posted on social media for the world to see. Despite the heavy controversy about their team-up, what is the true nature of Bailey and Brown's relationship?
8 Who Is Chloe Bailey?
Though a star in her own right, Chloe Bailey may not be as recognizable as her younger sister. Halle Bailey's name has recently surfaced as a household name thanks to her starring role in the upcoming live action The Little Mermaid. Her older-by-two-years sister, Chloe, is quite accomplished as well.
The 24-year-old has been involved in many productions, as well as singles, albums, and EPs. Chloe is second oldest among her two sisters and brother, born to Courtney and Doug Bailey.
7 A Look Into Chloe Bailey's Career
Chloe Bailey's celebrity career first began in 2003. At just five years old, Bailey appeared in the film The Fighting Temptations, catching the eye of several casting directors and launching her Hollywood stardom. She later went on to act in The Last Holiday alongside Queen Latifah, Meet the Browns, and episode of Austin & Ally, and eventually booked a starring role in Grown-ish, among several other productions.
For much of this time, Chloe was also honing her music career. In 2013, she and her sister Halle released their first EP as the R&B duo Chloe x Halle. They went on to release a total of 15 singles & EPs as well as five albums between the years 2017-2021. They even caught the attention of Beyoncé, finding themselves as her proteges.
In 2021, Chloe decided she wanted to pursue a solo career, and has already released ten singles with her debut solo album on the way.
6 Chris Brown Has Been Making Music Since 2005
Chris Brown is a big name in the music industry, for a multitude of reasons. The musician has been on the charts for almost two decades, releasing his first album Chris Brown (Expanded Edition) in 2005. Since then, the artist has gone on to release fifteen more albums, the most recents (BREEZY, BREEZY (Deluxe), and BREEZY - It's Giving Christmas) all hitting streaming sites last year.
Not to mention Brown's countless singles and EPs, he already released two songs this year by March. Among his most popular songs are Superhero (Heroes & Villians), Under the Influence, and No Guidance, which featured Drake.
5 Chris Brown Offered Chloe Bailey High Praises Before Their Collab Released
While it seemed as though Chloe Bailey and Chris Brown had no interaction before their collaboration for the single "How Does It Feel," the two seemed awfully close and cozy during the music video and all the promotion for the project.
The official music video released on February 23, 2023, but both artists have been hyping it up in the days prior to the release. In an Instagram post on February 22, Brown captioned, "You are a beautiful soul… TAKE OVER THE WORLD SHAWTY and DONT LOOK BACK! YOU ARE A QUEEN! DONT LET NOBODY TELL YOU NO DIFFERENT! You followed your dreams and now the universe is fulfilling that manifestation."
Bailey responded in the comments saying, "can’t wait for the world to hear the magic we created."
4 How Fans Feel About The Chris Brown & Chloe Bailey Collaboration
Due to Chris Brown's tumultuous past, not only with numerous controversies but also with the not-easily-forgotten Rihanna incident, fans have been very vocal about their feelings towards this collab, both positive and negative. They have taken to Twitter, Instagram, and anywhere else they feel their voices can be heard to air out their perspectives and opinions.
One Twitter user shared, "We’re failing Black women in music if they feel like they have to collaborate with a known abuser in order to chart."
Not only are fans responding to this team-up, but even fellow vocalists. Kiely Williams, who rose to fame with The Cheetah Girls, shared her thoughts, saying, "let him come out with his own record – so genius so captivating that it makes us all forget HE BEATS WOMEN. He can’t so we won’t. So what does he do? He slowly creeps back into the mainstream by getting small nods for features on Black Women’s merit. Black women who are more talented, more worthy, but give him the okay."
3 Who Is Chloe Bailey Dating?
For a period of less than a year, Chloe Bailey was dancing around the fact that she was linked to 29-year-old rapper and songwriter Gunna. The artists were photographed out together and holding hands on multiple accounts, but Bailey was not quick to address the rumors.
Despite her interest in the singer, she quickly found out "she was just another cog in his wheel of women during their time together." Although their time together was not long, the heartbreak was still real for Chloe when the couple called it splits. She channeled her emotions into a song she titled "For the Night," singing about the disappointments she faced with the later criminally-charged rapper.
2 Is Chris Brown Dating Anyone Right Now?
So, we know that Chloe Bailey is currently available, but what is Chris Brown's relationship status? The singer has been linked to numerous women throughout his time in the spotlight. Some of the more memorable partners are Rihanna, whom he dated from 2007-2009, and briefly rekindled the romance in 2012. From 2011-2017, Brown had an on-again, off-again romance with model Karrueche Tran, who some believe he is still in love with despite her temporary restraining order against him.
Though it never came out that the pair were together, Chris apparently spent time with Nia Guzman, as the two share a daughter named Royalty. Ammika Harris became Brown's second baby-mama, having first dated in 2015 and then again in 2019. Towards the end of 2019, their son Aeko Catori was born. Just last year, Diamond Brown welcomed Chris's third child, a girl named Symphani Brown. Despite her last name, the couple are not married, and do not appear to be together currently.
1 Chloe Bailey Has Been Quiet On The Topic Of Chris Brown's Recent Brawl
As aforementioned, Chris Brown seems to get himself into controversies quite often. His most recent took place less than a week ago, as the singer was brought in for questioning by the U.K. Police Department after his "alleged" involvement in a club brawl.
Though Chris Brown and Chloe Bailey seemed to be close leading up to the song release, Chloe has not spoken up with any opinion on Chris' predicament. She has also remained silent on his choice to address backlash he has received from their collaboration, most notably when he publicly made fun of and called out Kiely Williams. The lack of support, as well as accountability, from Bailey on these issues points to the likely assumption that the two were partners for the single and nothing more.
