It’s been three years since Chris Brown violently assaulted Rihanna the night before The Grammys, but has time healed all wounds? Rumors that Brown will appear on the remix to the pop star’s Talk That Talk track “Birthday Cake” have circulated all around the web, though neither party has confirmed or denied the unprecedented collaboration. We’ve rounded up all the reports concerning the mystery collab to figure out whether this is just a lot of talk or the real deal — here’s everything we know:
1. Chris and Rihanna were recently seen leaving the same recording studio. They’ve also been spotted hanging out together — at Rihanna’s 24th birthday party, no less.
2. The track’s producing team Da Internz told MTV that the song’s collaboration is going “to shock the world.” Can you think of a more shocking featured artist for Rihanna to collaborate with?
3. However, when a fan tweeted directly to Da Internz asking if it was true (“please just say the WOW collaborator is not that felony assault guy!”), he responded with a resounding “NOPE”. (Then again, was he saying that he would not not say it’s Brown?)
4. Miss Info reports that Brown is definitely on the song, citing two independent sources. “He recorded both a singing verse, and a rap verse. (We’ll see if both of those verses make the final song.)
5. Hip-hop music blogger Karen Civil is also reporting it’s true. “Sources tell us that he is indeed going to be featured on the track, and during the recording process, Rihanna was not present. Less than 5 people were in the studio, including the engineer, a label rep from RCA, and Chris Brown himself.”
6. Rihanna left this cryptic tweet this morning: “They can say whatever, Ima do whatever…No pain is forever. YUP! YOU KNOW THIS.” (Yes, that’s a lyric from her song “Hard”, but why tweet that sentiment now?)
At this rate, we’ll be shocked if the collaboration is with anybody but Chris Brown.
If this turns out to be true, what do you think of Rihanna teaming up with the man who assaulted her? Does this send a bad message to her fans, or should she be able to work professionally with Brown without being condemned for it? Let us know what you think on Facebook, Twitter, or in the comments below.
is she stupid or something? yes, no pain is forever, but do you know the kind of message your sending to your female fans and even the guys?! to the female your saying, “yes, it’s fine to get along with the person that almost kill you” and to the boys you’re saying “hit a woman it’s ok” This is all for the MONEY $$$$$ YOU SUCK RIHANNA,! you’re the most stupid woman on earth
If this turns out to be true I, personally, think it would be wrong in many many ways. It wouldn’t be the right message to send to victims of violence, and to those who tend to violent behavior. Also it would sadden me a bit, would make me think less of Rihanna. As of Chris Brown, he does keep getting more stupid every passing day, so whatever.
If she really does this with Brown, her career is done! She knows that, so… I do not believe in this.. But who knows!
oh jesus
this can either go really well or one of those instances where she realizes she should have listened to those who told her to stay away.
Rihanna makes good music, but is still a little girl who makes stupid choices. She don’t deserve to be an exemple for many people, and have to stay in her sad life. The next time, she may be hurt or kill ?
We don’t need so bad advice, so SHUT UP girl !!
I say that everyone can make whatever choices they choose to make. They have been apart for three years and I feel if the wounds have healed then she has found a way to forgive him and move on. I she moves on with him then that is just a sign of her true “LOVE” for him.