Rihanna defends collaboration with Chris Brown as 'innocent'
R&B star says decision to record with ex-boyfriend who assaulted her was driven by musical considerationsRihanna has defended her decision to collaborate with Chris Brown on two new songs, explaining he is simply "the hottest R&B artist out right now". Almost three years after Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting the singer, Rihanna claims to have put the matter behind her. "There shouldn't be a divide, you know?" she said. "It's music and it's innocent."Despite this purported innocence, Rihanna a...
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Speaking to Ryan Seacrest on his morning show, Rihanna explains her decision to work with her ex Chris Brown, saying, "it's music... it's innocent." more info
Guardian Music — R&B star says decision to record with ex-boyfriend who assaulted her was driven by musical considerationsRihanna has defended her decision to collaborate with Chris Brown... more info
Topix — People have been scratching their heads over Rihanna's musical collaboration with Chris Brown, but she says it "made sense" and it's "innocent." Brown appears on a remix ... more info
ContactMusic — Rihanna has defended her decision to collaborate with Chris Brown her former boyfriend who was convicted of assaulting her three years ago The pair worked together on rem... more info