Brown 's childhood was characterized by the media as difficult because of her parents ' drug problems , the presence of paparazzi , and domestic violence issues . She was brought into the spotlight at age one in 1994 , when her mother accepted an American Music Award while holding her onstage . Her vocals were featured in her mother 's 1998 song , " My Love Is Your Love , " for her album of the same title . When her mother brought her to the recording studio and held her up to the microphone , she said " Sing , mommy . " , which can be heard during the first verse of the song . She can also be heard saying " Clap your hands ! " at the end of the track . Brown was featured in her mother 's 2003 Christmas album titled '' One Wish : The Holiday Album '' in her mother 's version of " The Little Drummer Boy " . When Brown 's parents divorced in 2007 , her mother was awarded custody , while her father received visitation rights
American Music Award
American Music Awards of 1994
Bobbi Kristina Brown