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...
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
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
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
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