Chris Stokes

Christopher B. Stokes, a music business entrepreneur, is known for discovering singers like as Brandy, Immature, B2K, Jhene Aiko, Sevyn Streeter, Mila J, Kevin McHale (Glee), Omarion, and Marques Houston. Stokes, a Los Angeles native, has been involved in the music industry since he was seventeen years old. Scroll down to learn more about Chris Stokes!

How much is Chris Stokes worth?

The current net worth of Chris Stokes is believed to be $17 million USD. He was also known for his work with B2K and many other songs and videos, as he directed numerous well-known films such as House Party, You Got Served, and Boogie Town.

What is Chris Stokes Famous For?

  • An American successful music producer, film director, film producer, and entrepreneur.
  • His ingenuity behind chart-topping success stories such as multi-platinum selling groups “B2K” and “Immature” and solo artists “Omarion” (former lead singer of “B2K”) and Marques “MH” Houston (former lead singer of “Immature”/”IMX”), Stokes continues his meteoric rise in the music.
Chris Stokes
I love positive people. Negativity remove from your life. You can’t succeed in negative energy. #chrisstokes @chrisstokes1969 @footagefilmsstudios
(Source: @chrisstokes1969)

Early Life of Chris Stoke:

Christopher B. Stokes, better known as Chris Stokes, was born in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. He is a member of the Afro-American ethnic group and is of American nationality.

Irene Stokes, also known as “Mama Stokes,” was his mother. She was also a comedian and actor. Juanita Stokes, popularly known as Need S. and formerly known as Smooth, is a rapper and vocalist who works in the entertainment industry.

His other facts, such as his educational history, childhood, family, and so on, are yet to be revealed.

Chris Stokes’ Career and Struggles:

  • Stokes began his career in music at the young age of 12, singing in different groups and talent shows. His mother gave Stokes his early interest in the entertainment industry.
  • As his career furthered, Stokes went on to discover the 90’s Boy Group sensation Immature. While working with Immature, Stokes was introduced to a singer, rapper and dancer Mila J. Later signed by Stokes, Mila J, and her two group members landed a deal with the MCA label in 1995 under the name Gyrl.
  • Gyrl disbanded and Mila J went on to be in another Stokes created girl group called Dame Four. In 2006, Mila J was signed as a solo act at Motown under the direction of music mogul Sylvia Rhone to work on what was set to be her first solo album, Split Personality. However, due to creative differences, the album was not released.
    In late 2012, Mila J went into the studio and put out a mixtape of 5 songs. The mixtape exploded obtaining over 600,000 downloads, causing a stir within industry insiders who then took note.
  • Stokes discovered Kevin back in 2001 at the age of 13. Stokes helped mold him into a solid performer and put him into the boy band NLT, which led to Kevin’s major role as Artie Abrams on the hit Fox television show Glee. Involved in every step of the creative process with his artists, Stokes is an accomplished songwriter as well. He has contributed to tracks for superstar groups Destiny’s Child, B2K, BBD, and Immature, and has also written and produced for Bobby Brown, Omarion, and Marques Houston.

Chris Stokes
Out running around today. Photo by @shotbysham Funtimes #chrisstokes
(Source: @chrisstokes1969)
  • Without a doubt, one of the most influential players in R&B music, Stokes’ creative ventures extend well beyond his music roots. In 2003, Stokes made his feature writing/directing debut with the super successful “You Got Served”. That film surprised Hollywood, opening at #1 and continuing to dominate even in its 2nd weekend. “You Got Served” went on to gross more than $150 million worldwide in box office and DVD combined. The dance film and its success ignited a spark throughout the dance community and gave a breath of life to the dance culture in the industry and worldwide. Stokes has also directed more than 150 music videos for artists on his label as well as artists from other labels.
  • He ventured into the Clothing industry for a bit with Christopher Brian, a high-end apparel line. Stokes gave mega reality TV star Kim Kardashian her first multi-million dollar modeling job as the spokesmodel for Christopher Brian Apparel. E! did a news special on Chris Stokes and his clothing line featuring very racy, sexy but tasteful pictures of a topless Kim wearing just the CB jeans.

  • Chris Stokes has been the creative director for the line since its inception, and it represents his vision of luxurious, beautiful clothes for men and women. Deemed “the brand for the million-dollar man,” the collection was a huge success at the MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas in 2007. Hundreds of celebrities packed Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel to launch the line, which featured a special performance from super producer Timbaland. A year after starting, Stokes inked a lucrative deal to sell the popular line.
  • In 2007 Stokes directed the horror film “Somebody Help Me” which starred Omarion and Marques Houston. In addition to directing the film, Stokes also wrote the script. The film was released to DVD on November 13, 2007, and made a television premiere on BET on Halloween 2007.
  • In 2010, Stokes went back to his experience in the horror genre and wrote and directed the sequel to “Somebody Help Me”, “Somebody Help Me 2”. The sequel reunited Stokes with Sonny King (Corbin), Omarion (Darryl) and Marques Houston (Brendan) and picks up where the first installment left off. The film made its television premiere on BET on October 29, 2010, and did really well on DVD. The success of the horror genre continued for Stokes with the Grindstone/Lionsgate release of his new film “No Vacancy”. Stokes also continued with the Dance genre in 2012 with the hit kids dance battle film “Battlefield America”.
  • In 2014, Stokes set his eyes on entering into the world of television and is launching his new Film and Television Production Company Footage Films. Since it’s inception Stokes’ Production Company has produced and released a number of films over several different mediums. The most recent of which come from a three-picture deal Stokes had with media giant Viacom in 2018.

Is Chris Stokes Married or Not?

In terms of his personal life, his marital status has yet to be revealed to the media, therefore it is unknown whether he has children or even a wife. However, if he is not yet married, he must have a partner who is a good fit for his personality.

Because no personal information about him has been made public, rumors about him dating someone, getting divorced from someone, or having an affair are prevalent, even if they are a hoax.

Chris Stokes
What Jehovah put together let no man pull apart! I’m so proud of you both. And I know this love will last forever. Keep Jehovah 1st in all you do. @marqueshouston @miyanahouston Now time for the wedding
(Source: @chrisstrokes1969)

Other false news about him or controversies involving him may also be popular, as it is with other celebrities. There had been some rumors that he was gay. His sexual preferences, as well as other pertinent information about his life other his profession, are rarely found in some of the sites.

Chris’s dream and ambitious empire still stands tall today, and it continues to grow stronger as his career progresses. His personal information is missing from popular wiki sites like Wikipedia and IDBM.

Chris Stokes’ Body Figures:

According to his bodily measurements, he is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 95 kg. He, too, has a pair of black eyes, as well as black hair. His additional bodily measures are yet to be revealed.

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Quick Facts About Chris Stokes

Celebrated NameChris Stokes
Age51 Years
Nick NameChris Stokes
Birth NameChris Stokes
Birth Date1969-07-21
GenderMale
ProfessionDirector
Place Of BirthLos Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Famous ForFilm director, Record Producer, Screenwriter, Film Producer
EthnicityAfro-American
Net Worth$17 Million
SiblingsJuanita Stokes
MotherIrene Stokes
Marital StatusSingle
Height5 ft 10 inches
Weight95 Kg
Birth NationUnited States of America
Face ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack
Sexual OrientationStraight
LinksWikipedia,Instagram,Twitter