Chris Brown Speaks About Rihanna Attack

by Jarrett Martineau | February 16, 2009 at 11:36 am
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After enduring a week of widespread rumors, gossip, rampant speculation and criticism of both parties, R&B singer Chris Brown has spoken out about the alleged domestic violence and felony battery charges he faces for an attack on Rihanna, his girlfriend and fellow pop star.

Brown issued his first public statement since the incident occurred in which he apologizes, declares his remorse, and states that he is "seeking the counseling of [his] pastor, [his] mother, and other loved ones".

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Chris Brown says he is seeking counseling from loved ones and family members, one week after an alleged attack against his girlfriend, singer Rihanna.

"Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person."



Brown also disputed many of the false speculation and allegations made about the incident, including a faked version of his Facebook page that was widely circulated last week.

"Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writings under my name are frauds."

Screengrabs of a fake Facebook page circulated online late last week, but was quickly determined to be a hoax.

Brown turned himself in on Feb. 8 and was booked on suspicion of making a criminal treath, but no charges have been filed yet. He is free on $50,000 bail while the case is being investigated.


Television host and news anchor Gayle King was one of the first to respond publicly to Brown's statement — and she rejected the singer's apology.

Gayle King said she wasn't moved by Chris Brown apology, in which he said Sunday he is "saddened ... over what transpired" with girlfriend Rihanna .

"I can't think of anything that makes me support anything that Chris Brown is saying at this time," King tells Extra. "And my heart just aches for Rihanna ."

Rihanna has not issued a public statement about the incident, however, it is known that she in in Barbados recuperating.

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For an excellent perspective on some of the broader issues related to domestic violence both within and beyond the hip-hop/urban music community, check out Ill Doctrine's latest: Beyond Chris Brown and Rihanna

Beyond Chris Brown and Rihanna. By now you've probably heard about Chris Brown and Rhianna. Jay Smooth of Ill Doctrine asked Elizabeth Mendez Berry, author of Vibe Magazine's 2005 feature Love Hurts (pdf) about "domestic violence within (and without) hiphop", for her thoughts.
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Jennings David L

Chris Brown may need more than counseling from his mother and pastor if half of what is being speculated turns out to be true.

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Geneva B

That is what I thought! Professional counseling might be a more suitable option considering the circumstances...

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Nik nik77

hello. i am a woman who was abused. i was in a domestic relationship for 10 yrs. i neither fault chris or rihana and them again you should fault both. in order to make a comment about a situatin you have to know the situation personally. yes Chris has a problem but rihana has one as well. this is not the first time rihana was hit by chris. Its just the first time it got out to the public. Yes i do believe that if a woman is bad enough to hit she can get hit back. if you know that you are 5'4 and you hit a man that is 6'4 what gives you the right. I've seen violence both ways. and neither is good. Its not the first time rihana has hit chris. Its dangerous regardless of who started the fight. You also have to look at the fact that rihana isnt talking, that to me draws read flags. then again that means that is not over and they will be together again. Right now everyone can speak on it but NO ONE knows and until someone get in the inside we'll never know. Maybe its none of our business. There are so many different types of domestic violence. you can go to school and learn about it but you really will never know until you've been in our schoes. That is really what makes me mad with some people who voice thier opion about it. I had to go to meetings every week for violence. i told my teacher that sometimes we want to get hit. She told me I was Lying. But how are you going to tell me and I'm the one in this situation. Yes I was telling the truth. but i was because my self-esteem was so low that i thought he was the only one that loved me and If he didnt hit me, Then he didnt love me. That when I had the problem. Thats when it became my fault because i allowed this man to do that and I wanted him to do it. So I would start something. No its not a healthy situation at all but, look the women stay there. And its not going to be over until one of them say, and mean it, Im done its over. Then the truth will come out. this is going to be another ike-n-tina saga. She doesnt want to hurt him she doesnt want anyone to hurt him. If she wants to get away from CHris why does the whole world knows that where shes going to heel at. as if he cant get there. That to me sonds like, Chris i know your sorry, this is where i am. Im just watching and watchin. i could be wrong but i think we will see them together again. Its sad but. yes. by the way i love the both of them and i love there music. upset with Chris yes but i love them both.

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COLA

That was the best answer.... women we don't tell everything so rhianna could possibly be hiding something.. They are both wrong..I love them both and remember they are both still kids at heart what we see on tv is their jobs... yes true talent...

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COLA

That was the best answer.... women we don't tell everything so rhianna could possibly be hiding something.. They are both wrong..I love them both and remember they are both still kids at heart what we see on tv is their jobs... yes true talent...

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Unknown Celebrity

I do not agree with the answer. I strongly advise that you look not only at your past situation but look also to the many situations, which occur throughout the world. Not every situation has the same effect. Chris Brown had no right to hit a woman, and if she's being blamed for reacting to a text, than you're wrong. As an outsider looking in, I feel it is my responsibility to speak against such a ridiculous response.

If you have anything you'd like to say - I'm happy to talk.

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Niesha((Farrockaway, NY))

I truly don't believe any allegations in this whole matter. I believe what the meadia is spreading are lies. But I do belive Rihanna was hit by Chris Brown. I think people should stop talking and let Rihanna and Chris cope with what happened. No one ever no the truth until either one of them decides to speak. It's crazy how much attention people put into this situation because Rihanna and Chris are stars, but what about the women who go through it everyday. I know if they were just your average day people it wouldn't be like this. I feel for both Rihanna and Chris. I love both of there music and will continue to listen to both. I hope the best for each of them.

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Balehead Fan

In case people don't believe that the picture is Rihanna, it's Rihanna - people don't look like themselves when they're attacked and beaten.  And besides, she has the numbers on her right shoulder. I'm so disappointed in Chris Brown, I thought he was cool.  Makes Christian Bale look like an angel towards his mum and sis.

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Won't tell

you're right, balehead, christian bale is an angel towards his mother and sister. i hate chris brown - he should be jailed for life!!!!!!  and rihanna is cool and shouldnt' be treated that way

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