He is a singer. Some of his hit songs include "Every Little Step", "Don't Be Cruel" and "On Our Own" (which appears on the Ghostbusters II (1989) soundtrack album).

Convicted and ordered to jail for driving under the Influence of alcohol in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. [January 1998]

He appeared in the music video and sang lead vocals on the song "Voices That Care." soundtrack album).

He told "Access Hollywood" (1996) that he was "not impressed" by Britney Spears's cover of his 1989 hit "My Prerogative."

One daughter with Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina Brown (b. 4 March 1993)

Ex-son-in-law of Cissy Houston.

2 sons and 2 daughters: Landon, Robert (Bobby Jr.), LaPrincia, and Bobbi Kristina

He's a distant cousin of disco queen Donna Summer.

He has 3 children by 2 different women before Whitney Houston.

Before becoming a solo artist, he was a member of the music group New Edition.