Is Bobby Brown A-List?
NoC
No — Bobby Brown is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1988
'Don't Be Cruel' Success
Lost A-list status in 2005
Dropped to C tier — Reality Show Airs
Ranking Timeline
1981C$0.01M
New Edition Formation
Forms New Edition, achieving early fame.
1985C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Solo Career Launch
Leaves New Edition for a solo career.
1988A▲▲$3M+$2.9M
'Don't Be Cruel' Success
Releases successful album 'Don't Be Cruel'.
1992A$10M+$7M
Marriage to Whitney Houston
Marries Whitney Houston, increasing his visibility.
2005C▼▼$3M-$7M
Reality Show Airs
Stars in reality show, which shows personal troubles.
2012C$2M-$1M
New Edition Reunion
Reunites with New Edition.
2026C$2M
Legacy & Personal Struggles
Continues music amidst personal difficulties, name recognition remains.
Last updated: February 21, 2026