James Brown grew up in a 1930s brothel and it shaped him forever
James Brown grew up in a brothel in 1930s Georgia after his mother left, living in poverty and facing abuse. The article explores how this upbringing shaped his later life and music, though it does not excuse his behavior.
United States · 2026-07-10 · Far Out Magazine
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