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ST. LOUIS — International R&B superstar Chris Brown wowed St. Louis fans on Friday night, bringing aerial choreography, nonstop dancing and 20 years of hits to the Dome at America’s Center.

The Grammy Award-winning singer sold out the downtown venue on his first headlining stadium tour, showcasing his performance prowess and stunning the crowd with high-energy breakdancing and aerial stunts.

The 36-year-old entertainer rose to stardom when he was 13, taking the world by storm as a young music sensation. By the time he was 18, Brown had sold more than 10 million records, starred in hit films and released a slew of platinum-certified singles — a preview of his success to come.

But it’s no secret that a lot of people hate Chris Brown.

His image has taken blow after blow. From felony assault charges following his domestic violence case with singer Rihanna to recently being arrested in London on the European leg of “Breezy Bowl� for an alleged past assault, Breezy has gained a reputation as the good boy, gone bad.

Friday’s concert took the audience through the yin and yang of Brown’s enigmatic brand. It traveled through the highs and lows of his past, with a medley of 54 songs spanning over 2.5 hours and overflowing with enthusiasm and pride.

Brown’s performance felt perfectly synchronized as he worked the giant stage, which extended out into two “X�-shaped runways. He danced all night on the Roman numeral for 20, celebrating a two-decade career ignited by the release of his debut, self-titled album in 2005.

And that’s exactly where the show began as flames erupted from the stage and laser lights bounced from wall to wall. Brown kicked off with “Run It,� his debut single, before jumping from hit to hit and singing snippets of fan favorites like “Ayo,� “Heat� and “Show Me.�

As he grinned and ran across the stage, it was clear that Brown was happy to be there. His excitement felt pure as he proved he was a top-tier millennial showman.

Every song had intense, rapid-paced choreography. Whether solo or accompanied by an amazing troupe of background dancers, Brown wasn’t afraid to bust a move. “Yo (Excuse Me Miss)� was remixed mid-song to include a funky, center-stage dance break. His moves were impeccable during “Liquor,� demonstrating a stage mastery that was instilled in him during childhood.

The show was about more than singing. It was a night designed for a full spectrum of entertainment. With such extreme choreography on every song, it was understandable why Brown incorporated a backing track to pick up the slack while he danced. There was a lot of noticeable lip-syncing, though fans didn’t seem to care.

But the dancing didn’t stop Brown from shining vocally on songs like “Angel Numbers/Ten Toes� and “With You.� Brown performed “Strip� in its entirety, showcasing that his voice is still as solid as it was in his younger days.

Brown and his ensemble took full advantage of the stage, screens and visual effects. Each element, from the fog machine and fire eruptions to the video montages that jogged the memories of thousands of fans, felt intentional. Brown’s team put on a show derived from a well-oiled machine that fans fell in love with as children.

But sound problems plagued the concert from start to finish. Brown encountered issues with his in-ear monitors during “Residuals,� signaling from the stage that something was wrong. It happened again on “Please Don’t Judge Me,� and during Summer Walker’s opening set on “Spend It� when the performers and the backing tracks weren’t lined up. But both artists recovered gracefully.

The show’s climax came during “Wall to Wall,� when Brown emerged connected to a harness and skyrocketed into the air. He soared around the Dome, literally flying “from wall to wall� and executing airborne dance moves. Wearing glowing, football-style shoulder pads, Brown shined as he flew through the dark stadium, like a star.

It was a gravity-defying, fearless performance from Brown as the audience screamed and marveled. He gave the crowd another aerial lap during the robust dance track, “Look At Me Now.�

After landing on a mini stage set up in the middle of the floor seats, Brown brought an audience member onto the platform for a sexy lap dance that led into a medley of his most sultry singles, including “Under the Influence,� “Don’t Think They Know� and “Private Show.�

Brown concluded the show with “Forever,� perhaps a reminder that his career has continued to persevere through personal mistakes, public blunders and cancel culture. The world watched as Brown fell from grace, and they remain spectators as he soars through the air in stadiums worldwide.