Rihanna Talks Chris Brown, ‘Girls Can’t Tell..Their Boyfriend Beat Them Up’
Written by Robert Douglas on November 4th, 2009 in Gossip/Rumors, Books/Magazines, Rihanna, Chris Brown, News.
Glamour Magazine interviewed Rihanna for their annual ‘Women Of The Year’ issue. She opens up about the incident involving her and Breezy almost a year ago.
In an exclusive interview with Glamour Magazine, Rihanna finally speaks out about the situation with Chris Brown in which she was beaten to the point that her face was black and blue, which lead to Brown being arrested, as reported on www.HipHopRx.com.
Glamour: Let’s talk about this past year—you’ve obviously been through some difficult things. How did the people around you help you cope?
Rihanna: My friends and family have been extremely supportive, and everyone has been there for me. But at some point you are there alone. It’s a lonely place to be—no one can understand. That’s when you get close to God.Glamour: Are you referring to the [Chris Brown] incident?
Rihanna: I am talking about starting with the night [before] the Grammys and then on. That was not the only thing that occurred this year. The picture leaking…it was one thing after another.Glamour: You’re talking about the photo [reportedly of Rihanna’s injured face taken by police after Brown assaulted her] that was allegedly leaked by cops. You handled that so well; you kept silent in the press.
Rihanna: It was humiliating; that is not a photo you would show to anybody. I felt completely taken advantage of. I felt like people were making it into a fun topic on the Internet, and it’s my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women.Glamour: How has this event changed you as a person, as a woman?
Rihanna: I’m stronger, wiser and more aware. You don’t realize how much your decisions affect people you don’t even know, like fans.Glamour: Do you think you’ve gotten your strength from your mom?
Rihanna: Definitely. My mom gave us the tools to survive…. My parents separated when I was eight or nine. I helped her raise my [youngest] brother, because my mom was working all the time. He’s my favorite.Glamour: Do you feel that this experience has laid the groundwork for coping with anything so public again?
Rihanna: It has taught me so much. I felt like I went to sleep as Rihanna and woke up as Britney Spears. That was the level of media chaos that happened the next day. It was like, What, there are helicopters circling my house? There are 100 people in my cul-de-sac? What do you mean, I can’t go back home?Glamour: If you could offer a message to the millions of young women who look up to you, what would you tell someone who found herself in a similar situation?
Rihanna: Domestic violence is a big secret. No kid goes around and lets people know their parents fight. Teenage girls can’t tell their parents that their boyfriend beat them up. You don’t dare let your neighbor know that you fight. It’s one of the things we [women] will hide, because it’s embarrassing. My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery. The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn’t heard. Now I can help speak for those women.
In other news, it was revealed that Rihanna will be appearing for the first time on national television for an interview on Good Morning America (Nov 5th and 6th) as well as ABC’s 20/20 (Nov. 13th). The singer will reportedly touch on her incident surrounding Chris Brown and herself, as well as her new album.
Stay tuned…
Last 5 posts in Books/Magazines
- Kanye West Working On New Album; New Book 'Through The Wire' To Release - November 4th, 2009
- 50 Cent's Newest Flick With Rick Ross' Baby Mama Tia Leaked + Photos - October 29th, 2009
- Lady Gaga The Fame Monster! Giving Away Lock Of Her Hair In New Book! - October 29th, 2009
- Paula Patton New Pictures Show Her Giant Hot and Sexy Side (Photos) - October 23rd, 2009
- Rapper Queen Pen's Sister In Billion Dollar Lawsuit; SoHo Club Racism - October 20th, 2009
Last 5 posts in Chris Brown
- Rihanna Details The Abusive Night With Chris Brown Over Text Message - November 7th, 2009
- Chris Brown Releases 'Graffiti' Album Cover, Responds To Haters (Photos) - November 3rd, 2009
- Watch Chris Brown aka Breezy's New 'Transform Ya' Off Graffiti Album - October 27th, 2009
- Video: Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz - 'I Can Transform Ya' - October 27th, 2009
- Chris Brown Transform Ya Promo w/ Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz + Tour Dates - October 21st, 2009
Last 5 posts in Gossip/Rumors
- Rihanna Details The Abusive Night With Chris Brown Over Text Message - November 7th, 2009
- Gretchen Rossi of Real Housewives of Orange County Nude Photos Scandal Re-Heated! - November 7th, 2009
- Toni Braxton Calls It Quits With Husband After Kissing Trey Songz! - November 7th, 2009
- Usher Signs Them Papers Divorcing Wife Tameka Foster!! - November 7th, 2009
- Rihanna Premieres 'Wait Your Turn' and Rated R Tracklisting (Photos) - November 4th, 2009
Last 5 posts in News
- Rihanna Details The Abusive Night With Chris Brown Over Text Message - November 7th, 2009
- Gretchen Rossi of Real Housewives of Orange County Nude Photos Scandal Re-Heated! - November 7th, 2009
- Toni Braxton Calls It Quits With Husband After Kissing Trey Songz! - November 7th, 2009
- Usher Signs Them Papers Divorcing Wife Tameka Foster!! - November 7th, 2009
- Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson Is Going For 'Power' With New Cologne - November 4th, 2009
Last 5 posts in Rihanna
- Rihanna Details The Abusive Night With Chris Brown Over Text Message - November 7th, 2009
- Rihanna Premieres 'Wait Your Turn' and Rated R Tracklisting (Photos) - November 4th, 2009
- 'Wait Your Turn' New Rihanna Song Leaked Off Rated R, The Wait is Ova! - November 1st, 2009
- Rihanna Finally Speaks Out About Chris Brown! - November 1st, 2009
- Rihanna Debuts Russian Roulette New Rated R Music Single + Sexy Photos - October 20th, 2009