Below you can read basically what Rihanna said. What Good Morning America showed today was really touching, RiRi almost cried. Her full interview will air on “20/20″ at 10 p.m. E.T. Friday, Nov. 6. We will post the video as soon as we can. Watch the video above or here. Thanks, LilKimFanclub!
“That’s embarrassing that that’s the type of person that I fell in love with,” Rihanna told “Good Morning America’s” Diane Sawyer in her first television interview discussing the assault. “So far in love. So unconditional that I went back. It’s humiliating to say this happened. To accept that? It’s a traumatizing experience.”
Her decision to go back to Brown, she said, was a mistake.
“I stayed. I even went back after he beat me, which was wrong,” she said. “But again … I’m a human being and people put me on a very unrealistic pedestal. And all these expectations, I’m not perfect.”
The 21-year-old star acknowledged that Brown held her in a headlock twice that night and bit her on the ear and fingers.
After months of silence since the February beating, Rihanna decided to speak publicly about the ordeal so she can be a voice to help others who may be in danger of returning to abuse.
“It’s completely normal to go back. It’s not right. I learned the hard way, but again, this is what I want people to know,” she said. “When I realized that my selfish decision for love could result in some young girl getting killed, I could not be easy with that part. I couldn’t be held responsible for going back.
“Even if Chris never hit me again, who is to say that their boyfriend won’t? Who’s to say that they won’t kill these girls?” she said. “These are young girls and I just didn’t realize how much of an impact I had on these girls’ lives until that happened.”
After a nine-month hiatus, Rihanna is back on the music scene with a new hit album, “Rated R,” signaling a return from a time of intense loneliness following the assault.
“One of the most lonely times I’ve been was in the past few months because nobody understands what it’s like,” she said. “There are a lot of women who’ve experienced what I did, but not in the public. So it made it really difficult. I just felt like, ‘Oh my God, here it goes, my little bit of privacy.’”
In August, Brown was sentenced to five years of probation, six months of community service and one year of domestic violence counseling for assaulting the 21-year-old pop singer the night before the Grammy Awards.
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE VIDEO:
http://www.mrworldpremiere.net/2009/11/preview-ri…
Comment by TWITTER.COM/LILKIM_F — November 4, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
she is real, and today this little sample that was shown told us all… i love ri ri, always….
Comment by bajan — November 4, 2009 @ 9:04 pm
FOR FULL INTERVIEW TOMORROW VISIT: http://www.allseries.com.br/ao-vivo/abc/
THANKS!
Comment by Eduardo Fernando — November 4, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
Tomorrow's full interview will be just as heartbreaking as today's preview. I'm so proud of her. That
she is finally speaking and being real, not giving a fake interview. Ri Ri we love you soooo much!!! You can
tell she's done with CB. I'm sure she still cares about him and always will but doubt they'll get back
together. In the words of Ri Ri " F LOVE".
Comment by amanda — November 4, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
,,,the player isn't working for me…
Comment by Lu — November 4, 2009 @ 9:09 pm
Repeat from last post. She went in on his ass. I thought she would dance around the
issue, but she's gonna bury that jerk. That boys career is OVA!!!!! This is those CB
fans worst nightmare. Thats why they didn't want her to talk. They wanted her to
protect him with her silence. FUCK THAT. THEY GOT SOME DAMN NERVE!!!! She
gonna give DETAILS. They talking about promo for her album, bitch please.
Comment by maison martin margie — November 4, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
Ohhhh emmm geeee! That interview, or the snippet of it, was so touching.
I actually teared up when she did. Awww I can't wait to see the whole thing tomorrow.
Love Rih Rih to death,, unconditionally.
Comment by K. Meyth — November 4, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
Oh! my God,no woman should go thru that.Ever,what's worse is she had 2 go thru it in the public domain. I love you Riri
Comment by hunnygin — November 4, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
wooooooooooooooooooooooooow I feel…
Comment by Yas — November 4, 2009 @ 9:13 pm
I just want to give Rihanna a big hug!!!!!! Love you always!!!!!
Comment by Annie — November 4, 2009 @ 9:16 pm
Oh My, that's the deepest I've ever seen Rihanna. I'm so proud of her for doing this! This is the Rihanna I know and love. ILU. <3
Comment by ElectroSkies) — November 4, 2009 @ 9:16 pm
..wow…oh my..
…this will be very revealing and touchy interview for what i could noticed…
..and it sucks and it's heart breaking to see her with her eyes watery……
…but i’m so glad that she’s a lovely strong,smart woman…and everything will be alright …
Comment by Lu — November 4, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
My heart broke for her in February and my heart is breaking for her all over again watching this.
We all support u Rihanna! You are indeed strong! You've gotten out of an abusive relationship…most women wish they had ur strengh. So many women don't even acknowledge that they are being abused, they use all manner of colloquisms for it and rationalize for years.
We are proud of you! You took your time. Got yourself together and when it was RIGHT FOR YOU, you are addressing the public.
Nov 23rd we'll support u too!!!
Comment by Trini-Ting — November 4, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
…yup,we r definitely,definitely here fore her…loving and suporting…and by her side all the way!!!!!!…
..and buying on itunes like crazy for sure…LOL…
Comment by Lu — November 4, 2009 @ 9:22 pm
she is so angry!!!! :( poor rihanna
Comment by Batman — November 4, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
The internet is gonna explode today guys Get ready!!! Those CB stans are gonna be
out with there lies. This interview was so powerful. Its going to be everywhere. We
have to be everywhere too.
Comment by maison martin margie — November 4, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
zZzZzZ
Comment by Rhonda — November 4, 2009 @ 9:27 pm
OMG she was about to cry!! be strong :( We love you Rihanna <3
Comment by Woahx3 — November 4, 2009 @ 9:29 pm
I love the part where she said "F Love… look at the situation third person… Love is so blind" Truer words have never been spoken! Love is not only blind but it's also very forgiving so you do need to step outside of the love in order to look at the situation objectively.
Go Rihanna!
Comment by Trini-Ting — November 4, 2009 @ 9:30 pm
CB abused her 8 or 9 time
Comment by chick — November 4, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
I am so proud of her for not talking about the subject as if it was never really intense. I'll be watching the full interview with so many other fans tomorrow. I love you Rihanna, and continue to be strong!
Comment by Milan — November 4, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
I'm happy she got out
Comment by chick — November 4, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
By the way, Chris Brown's career… Shit, I don't even think he has one anymore.
Comment by Milan — November 4, 2009 @ 9:34 pm
Such a strong women…I almost cried at that preview.I hope Chris and all his stans feel like sh*t watching her…they tried to ruin her life but only made her stronger.I prayed for babygirl and she's gotten so strong,beautiful, and wise….thank god they couldn't break her.
Comment by Fenty-West — November 4, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
It wuz so sad…i cant wait to 2omow 4 the full interview
Comment by Orlando Pastelle — November 4, 2009 @ 9:42 pm
@ maison martin margiel!!! You are soo funny lol î‰î‰î‰î‰î‰
I love when you tell the story about how the Bey stanz picked poor Ciaras bones and career clean. It have me cracking up all the time. WE CANT NEVER LET THAT HAPPEN TO RIHANNA!!! NEVER!!!
F!!! LOVE!!! that's right girl!!!
Comment by MikeNMiami — November 4, 2009 @ 9:45 pm
Rihanna is a strong young woman and I credit her upbringing and strong survival ethics her mother instilled in her growing up. What I got out of the interview is basically what most of us go through at some point in our lives…..blind love. Your soo into a person that you don’t see how unhealthy a relationship can be on your life. It was particularly worse for Ri becuz of her celebrity. This brought tears to my eyes… she could’ve been killed. I just found out that one of my co-workers sister was shot and killed by her boyfriend this week…I’m attending the funeral Saturday. As for Rihanna, she’s has a strong support group in her cypher…she’s at a good place in her life right now…and free of CB. Her star will keep shining brighter…her future holds many rewards and we as her adoring fans will be with her every step of the way….Congrats RiRi on telling your story to inspire so many young women to take a stand against DV. Love U.
Comment by lovinriri — November 4, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
OMG POOR RIHANNA :( it's very sad for her and cb is very dangerous i dont like him and i hope he dont come back in my counntry france becoz rihanna is welcome and very superstar in Paris so rihanna we love u and i hope your new album will be wins many awards and u can win u must win becoz u are jus t genious and alla fans support u and all journalist and other loe ya nd haters just jackass and jalous : u are the best !
Comment by deb — November 4, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
still surprised at the young fans.
Comment by stanfan — November 4, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
She's so articulate compared to that "dude", I'm so glad she spoke up so all of his fans can stop coming up with stupid scenarios on what she did to make him turn into a monster. Finally we will know the truth about what happened in the car that night, I always felt like Chris didn't want to talk about what happened not for RiRi's sake but to save his own ass.
Comment by BREAKITOFF — November 4, 2009 @ 9:50 pm
I`m gonna kill him!!!!! HOW CUD HE BE SOO STUPPIT AND….. I REALY WANT TO KILL HIM RITH NOW
Comment by nikol — November 4, 2009 @ 9:53 pm
Omg, It made me feel so bad when she almost started crying, and you can tell it was real. In Chris Brown's interview he didn't show no emotion whatsoever. I hope after this interview that people will give Rihanna a break, and stop blaming her and holding this incident against her. I'm anxious to see the rest of her interview tomorrow.
I will say though that it does kind of hurt to know how Chris Brown really is, what kind of a person he really is (obviously an a**hole). I never would've thought HE would be that type of person. And I use to like him so much, but now it's like, How can I still like him after this?
Anyways, Rihanna you are definately a strong person! and I'm sure it took alot of guts to do this interview, I know it had to be hard for you to do this. But, I'm glad you did, b/c people need to hear your side. Stay strong, and continue to do you! Do whats best for you Rihanna! And ALWAYS Keep God first! I love you and wish nothing but the best for you, and forget the haters!
Comment by Mira — November 4, 2009 @ 9:57 pm
Aww, dat interview is da bomb,i luv her honesty. @chick, hi,y do u say dat hz abusd hr 4 or 5 times?
Comment by Avenging angel — November 4, 2009 @ 10:00 pm
Go Rihanna, no one expects you to be perfect, just be RIHANNA, and that's Rihanna that people LOVE !!!
Be strong girl
BTW, you ARE perfect :P
Comment by HATER PWNER — November 4, 2009 @ 10:08 pm
almost made me cried! Im glad she is finally telling her story
Comment by christine — November 4, 2009 @ 10:08 pm
I'm pretty sure that night was hell but you mean to tell me that she went back cause of love. Naww I ain't buying that. When I saw rihanna in orlando she was rude not fan based and cocky. When asked to take pics she said no and chris brown said yes. He was the only one that gave a dam about his fans. She got so annoyed she even threw her dog in his arms and made him stop talking to his fans. And then she definitely rude to TSA. So this poor I never hit him or slap him either mess needs to stop. Don't get me wrong what he did was messed up but is she all innocent? Because what I learned in private school is ur actions speak louder than words. And her actions to me is that she was abusive too… just my opinion.
Comment by cheryl — November 4, 2009 @ 10:12 pm
and thats why we have to love her and support her no matter what…
no judge her who said is or judge her cuz of her hair..
we have support more and love her more!!!
Comment by jeremy — November 4, 2009 @ 10:13 pm
I WAS GETTING A LITTLE TEARY EYED.
SHE LOOKED SO BEAUTIFUL.
SEEING THIS INTERVIEW IS MAKING ME LOVE HER EVEN MORE.
IM GLAD WE ARE ABLE 2 SEE THE HUMAN SIDE OF HER AND REALIZE SHE IS A HUMAN BEING WITH FEELINGS.
Comment by LINDSAY LOHANS CRAC — November 4, 2009 @ 10:14 pm
candice hatton form st.louis city rihanna you are in the top 7 singers on my list mrs.beyonce' jennifer hudson'rihanna'keyshia cole'jordin sparks'and keri hison .rihanna god will be there alltimes i am soooooooooooooooooooo proud of you gril you are a survival .
Comment by candice hatton — November 4, 2009 @ 10:16 pm
@BREAKITOFF,I WAS GOING 2 SAY THE SAME THING.
BECAUSE THE MORE CHRIS BROWN TALKS.THE MORE STUPID HE LOOKS.
BRO NEEDS 2 SERIOUSLY BUY A COPY OF HOOKED ON PHONICS BECAUSE HE CANT ARTICULATE 2 SAVE HIS LIFE.
Comment by LINDSAY LOHANS CRAC — November 4, 2009 @ 10:16 pm
ALRIGHT RIHANNA FANS!!! IT'S TIME TO FIGHT!!! I went to a couple blogs and those CB and Bey stanz are going in on our Rihanna" they're going to try and take her down today!!! Let's get ready let's get fukking ready!!!
I'm hot like fire î„î„î„î„î„î„
Comment by MikeNMiami — November 4, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
…in the beginning Diane Sawyer says that tomorrow Rihanna will describe in details what went down with CB in the car…
…i'm wondering if Diane is only saying this to make ppl watch it tomorrow or if Rihanna really did tell everything….
Comment by Lu — November 4, 2009 @ 10:23 pm
In this great future,
You can't forget your past
So dry your tears, I say
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
Little darling, don't shed no tears
No woman no cry
This is one of rihanna's favorite songs, this is what I would sing to her if I could have a moment with her. We fans should support her, not blame anyone or even say nothing about chris brown. He is not even deserved to be named.
JUST SUPPORT not hate, hate does not lead to anywhere
Comment by zzmyth — November 4, 2009 @ 10:24 pm
I set my alarm in everything in my stupid butt hit the snooze bottom so I’m so happy RD has it posted. She almost brought tears to my eyes and I haven’t cried in a decade. I can’t wait to see the full interview.
Comment by da vinci — November 4, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
here comes the hate just like the first day.
Comment by stanfan — November 4, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
Hahah, BRING IT ON HATERS!!!
Team Rihanna all day!
Comment by HATER PWNER — November 4, 2009 @ 10:26 pm
MikeMiami, WHY WASTE TIME FIGHTING WITH STANS???? It's pointless. We have to set an example and rise above the pettiness.
Comment by nomore — November 4, 2009 @ 10:28 pm
…yup,as i said, we r definitely,definitely here for her…loving and suporting…and by her side all the way!!!!!!…
…ans sending all the love that we can…
Comment by Lu — November 4, 2009 @ 10:28 pm
Link Of Full Interview On Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTuANG__Sy0
Comment by TheRihannaOfficial — November 4, 2009 @ 10:30 pm
*and
Comment by Lu — November 4, 2009 @ 10:31 pm
Now I hope Chris Brown or his people don't try nothin stupid like try to hurt Rihanna now, or any of her loved ones b/c of her interview. I mean b/c he hurt her, so what if he tries to hurt or pay/ have somebody else hurt Rihanna or her loved ones. You probably think I'm crazy for sayin that but I am alittle worried now about that. I can't help it :(
Comment by Brianna — November 4, 2009 @ 10:31 pm
if she wants privacy then why is she making a interview for the whole world to know again
Comment by My2centz — November 4, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
@My2centz go back to CB fansite
Comment by chick — November 4, 2009 @ 10:34 pm
My2centz
GET THE FUCK OFF THIS SITE U RETARD
Comment by HATER PWNER — November 4, 2009 @ 10:35 pm
Ok, so I understand that Rihanna fans are supporting her 100%. But I only praise those who are ONLY worried about supporting her and NOT pumping up these damn HATER comments! I'M SORRY BUT ABUSE IS ABUSE AND IT IS NOT A DAMN JOKE! You guys are playing around with this situation like it's funny and your excited to see what CB and Beyonce fans have to say, AND THAT'S IT. Listen to yourselves. Those who are doing so, your comments are VERY disappointing. She's not an animal for show and once again THIS ISN'T A JOKE!
I don't agree with everything that Rihanna has choosen to mention, BUT I do feel sorry for her because LOVE can take a hold of you like that. It's sad but true. In all honesty, people may say it's not an excuse but they won't know until they go through it. SMH, it's sooooooooo much I want to say but above everything else, I see a lot of you are taking this as a JOKE. SMH.
Comment by Toy — November 4, 2009 @ 10:36 pm
what does she mean with F Love? I'm italian and I'd like to know the meaning of this phrase :D
Comment by Andres91 — November 4, 2009 @ 10:37 pm
@Andres91, she means "FUCK" love.
Comment by nameless — November 4, 2009 @ 10:38 pm
@My2centz..
Chris Brown is doing interviews as well. But you should understand where she's comin from though. I feel what she's sayin.
Comment by Rocsi — November 4, 2009 @ 10:42 pm
cant wait for 20/20 how much more is she gonna reveal cus this was a lot.
Comment by stanfan — November 4, 2009 @ 10:43 pm
@My2centz, YOU HAD BETTER WATCH AGAIN. YOU MISSED THE POINT ENTIRELY.
Comment by nomore — November 4, 2009 @ 10:45 pm
@My2Centz "if she wants privacy then why is she making a interview for the whole world to know again"
EXACTLY, I hoped she would have done this interview without too much detail. These interviews are going to bring some good attention and a lot of BAD attention.
Comment by Toy — November 4, 2009 @ 10:49 pm
Wow, I'm at a lost for words, all I can say is that Riri contiue to stand strong, as your fans we are here to support you and show you love, thanks for finally speaking out, and we know that its hard, I give you all the more respect….Love ya RiRi!!!!
Comment by Racquel — November 4, 2009 @ 10:50 pm
why is ppl hating on her for throwin him under the bus!?! he did what he did … what do yall expect? her to defend him!? hell no! she's such a strong woman i truly admire her now… she's got my respect.
Comment by anna — November 4, 2009 @ 10:55 pm
Why are haters on here. If you are not a true fan of rihanna why visit her site? Why waste time and comment. This is the day for us to show full support for rihanna. Like she she on GMA she read a lot of the blogs and I am sure she was heartbroken by the comments some of the young dumb full of cum teeny boppers made about her. Old dude is trying to save face by going on MTV. I thought he had said all he needed to say. SMDH
Comment by lawgirl — November 4, 2009 @ 10:55 pm
omg i feel so sorry for the girl like she said she is only human just know Rihanna you will always have your fans and your family weve got your back stay strong love ya :)
Comment by riri 4 life — November 4, 2009 @ 10:57 pm
for My2centz Rihanna must talking about that ok !!!!!!!!! SHE IS A VICTIM OF STUPID BOY SO SHE WANTS TALK ABOUT HER HISTORY !!! the fans of chris brown dont understand that becoz the fan are very obseded by him but the star people are not perfect and it's very importan tht rihanna talk about that for her fans becoz u know maybe a little fan of rihanna "hit" by thier boyfriend and if rihanna stay with him ….a other fans who are hit by ther boyfriends will be stay with dangerous man so rhanna is example for a woman and i lov her so much she is brave and haters SHUT UP
Comment by deb — November 4, 2009 @ 11:00 pm
omg rihanna you are making me cry
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I NOW YOU CANT IMAGINE HOW MUSH I DO AND RESPECT YOU EVEN MORE
SUCH SMART THOUGHTFUL WISE TALKING
SHE CAREFULLY CHOSE HER WORDS AND FASCINATE ME IN SUCH AN INTENSE EMOTIONAL WAY
THANK YOU RIHANNA FOR GIVING ME SUCH GREAT HUGE LIFE TIME LESSON IAM GREATFUL FOR YOU AND LET ALL THE HATERS BURN
SHE TO TOOK THE WORD OUT OF MY MOUTH
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE REAT OF THE INTERVIEW
Comment by SHAMS — November 4, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
Am I the only one who didnt know Rihanna had an accent?
btw, I was a fan of this site WAAYYY before rihanna and her friend shouted it out…
Comment by Fredd — November 4, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
oh my God, I donno what to comment it's just… Rihanna is SO right and I would never want this to ever happend to her! She REALLY deserved better!
I don't think I can even imadgen how it must hev felt wit the ‘Oh my God, here it goes, my little bit of privacy’†thing, cause like she said the whole world knows about this, but Rihanna IS STRONG and she's more powerful now and can even say "F love" and that's ia to me strong too, cause love make you blind Rihanna knows it, I know it and what she said about it was SO RIGHT!
ALL RESPECT TO RIHANNA!!!
Comment by TK-75523 — November 4, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy is he going on mtv? i thought he couldn't remember what happened? i thought he went on larry king to clear his name? smfhhhhhhhh smfh i put this on everything if he so much as say one bad thing about rihanna he will need to watch his back!!!! and to rihanna you are a queen you are such a strong powerful woman at just age 21 you are such an icon and i look up to you mama!!!!!!! rhi rhi stans.. i am proud of our queeen she is the truth!
Comment by rihanna_japan — November 4, 2009 @ 11:03 pm
Continue to be strong Rihanna!
Rihanna is on trending topic on twitter by the way.
Comment by jjj — November 4, 2009 @ 11:05 pm
Ho appena visto questo video e devo dire che è brutto vedere come sia ancora vivo il dolore in lei. Ha la forza di non piangere per non essere vista come vittima. Rated R è il risultato del suo dolore!
Comment by ImmaD — November 4, 2009 @ 11:06 pm
i am so inspired by her after watching this clip. She truly s a strong & talented woman who has a good head on her shoulders. GO RIHANNA!!!! keep it up girl
Comment by Nora from Chicago — November 4, 2009 @ 11:07 pm
Fred I think you are the only one who did not know rihanna has an accent. She is from the Caribbean. You can also hear the accents when she sings
Comment by lawgirl — November 4, 2009 @ 11:07 pm
@Toy, But she really didn't give too much detail. Just wait until the rest tomorrow. But, I think she's doin the right thing. And I don't understand why some people are mad about her doing an interview when Chris Brown has done about 4 or 5 interviews already.
Comment by Rocsi — November 4, 2009 @ 11:08 pm
To me it is just disgusting that CB would do yet another interview! It is disgusting, it is low. It just goes to show what a piece of scum he truly is!!! He knows what he did – Right now CB IS DESPERATE!!! He's trying to save face, but the damage is already done!!! The more he talks the more desperate he looks. Dude, fall back!!!! CB is not a real man, he's playing head games!!! "Oh so you do an interview on GMA well I am going to do one on MTV" The real sad part about this is – folks are actually entertaining him!! Why would respected organizations like MTV and Hot97 (NY radio station) continue to hear his side like he has some valid point!!! CB YOU WERE DEAD WRONG TO DO WHAT YOU DID TO RRF AND YOU ARE STILL DEAD WRONG TODAY!! Nothing is going to change that!!! When are you going to understand???? It just goes to show that CB has learned nothing from this, nothing!! And I am sure he'll abuse another woman again. I just pray that Rihanna gets over this and gets the counseling she needs to get over what he did and move on, which I know she has done! Be strong Rihanna! Don't let CB intimidate you! That's what he's doing and I just think it is SICK!!!
Comment by Annie — November 4, 2009 @ 11:09 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTuANG__Sy0
Comment by TheRihannaOfficial — November 4, 2009 @ 11:10 pm
GO ON ITUNES THE TOP LIST OF SINGLE AND ALBUM IST LOST..I NOT FIND IT
Comment by rumored — November 4, 2009 @ 11:16 pm
rihanna is a trending topic
Comment by stanfan — November 4, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
"F" love n come out of the situation….i love her soooooo much!!:)
Comment by strawberry2009 — November 4, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
Can someone explain to me what she was talkin about when she said that it actually took 8 or 9 times for her to leave him? What? She went back to him 8 or 9 times? Or what did she mean by that? I feel slow, but please explain if you know.
Comment by Rocsi — November 4, 2009 @ 11:20 pm
@My2centz, have you no sympathy, have you no compassion for a human being that was savagely beaten???!!! Well listen, here's my 2 cents GTFOH when your non-sense!!! This site for Rihanna fans only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Annie — November 4, 2009 @ 11:23 pm
Very touched by her interview today. Friday night is gonna kick my ass! (Dont forget there is more on GMA in the morning Friday as well).
A lot of people are saying she shouldnt be putting this out in public…ummm first of all everybody took her "little bit of privacy" away Feb 9th so she really has no choice.
And the mentality of keeping it quiet and behind closed doors (like she mentioned in Glamour) is part of the cycle of domestic violence that goes on all over the world. Good for her speaking out.
And I think she needs to go into the gorey (sp?) details to make people understand THAT THIS IS NOT A JOKE!
On a personal note – one of my co-workers was stabbed by her boyfriend 16 times last week. Last person you would have ever thought would end up in a situation like this. People need to take relationship violence seriously.
Comment by Avery — November 4, 2009 @ 11:30 pm
@Avery..there's more tomorrow on GMA?…i thought tomorrow was only on 20/20…
Comment by Lu — November 4, 2009 @ 11:36 pm
@Noelle
If we haven't experience DV, how can we and who are we to judge? Really???????
Comment by nomore — November 4, 2009 @ 11:43 pm
@noelle,no he rihanned her. nd i thnk wat she means dat going back is a completely normal reaction.
Comment by Avenging angel — November 4, 2009 @ 11:47 pm
I am so pleased she is addressing this issue not only for the fans she obviously cares about but also so she can move on without having this hung over her. I'm especially pleased that she is addressing that this issue (abuse) is not joke. Like everyone else she is a real person and her life was temporarely devastated. I work in an ER and have treated abused women and children and I don't now nor have I ever found any humor in her situation.
I've always found it fun and entertaining to be a fan of hers but today I'm truly proud to be her fan. That's just my 2cents on it.
Comment by zazzytink — November 4, 2009 @ 11:59 pm
OMG I LOVE YOU RIHANNA AND IM GLAD YOU STOOD UP FOR US IN YOUR SELF I LOVE YOU YOU MADE ME CRY AND YOU HELPED ME. OUT A LOT
Comment by ERICA — November 5, 2009 @ 12:06 am
You could see that when she mentioned Chris' name that she was about to cry.. poor girl. But so strong. Good words come from good people. Stay strong Riri.
Comment by Summer — November 5, 2009 @ 12:06 am
this interview has really upset me !
i hate to see her cry !
im so so so proud of you ri !!!
Comment by Rehab — November 5, 2009 @ 12:16 am
I APPLAUD Rihanna for speaking out on an issue that is too often swept under the rug. I too was once a victim of domestic violence. I know exactly how she feels and the aftermath of it all. Going back to an abuser is normal and she's right. I also went back to my ex, who abused me for two years. A lot of people who ask, why did she go back doesn't even have a clue what it's like to be in an abusive relationship. I will be watching the full interview tomorrow.
Comment by Chanel — November 5, 2009 @ 12:16 am
I have alawys known RiRi as a strong lady ….
u will stay strong women as I alawys known you
I don't wanna see ur tears
coz I can't take that plz ur tears really tourch me
love soo much my Queen
Keep rocking and Keep doing ur OWN thing walking tall against the rain .
Comment by Oday — November 5, 2009 @ 12:23 am
i didnt know her accent was so thick, i love her, and she had me up at 7am crying
Comment by Killallwill — November 5, 2009 @ 12:25 am
WOW I feel like leaving my man..but we have kids together so its way harder 4 me to leave..so im very proud of her ..but at the same time i can see in her eyes that she stil luvs chris..i wish her and chris nothing but the best in life for both of them..luv ya riri.xoxoxoxoxo
Comment by ILUVRIRI — November 5, 2009 @ 12:25 am
rihanna aint playin in this interview. she is strong because she is still standing after all the bullshit from this year. i support her 110 %
Comment by Snow Black — November 5, 2009 @ 12:35 am
Very moving…she wasn't saying that Chris beat her 8 or 9 times she was saying that the statistic is more like 8 or 9 as opposed to what Diane said 6 or 7. She has been doing her homework on the stats…that's good. I really wish she would not go in to the details of what happened in the care though….I don't see how that helps anyone to know that….but whatever she needs to do to heal i guess. My prayers are still with her AND Chris. I love them both.
Comment by Tracie — November 5, 2009 @ 12:38 am
It takes courage to face the world day after day, knowing everyone is judging you and debating YOUR personal life in blogs, and on the news. Yet she still remained strong. And she did it day after day, even before she spoke out. That takes inner strength and confidence. She had to put on a brave face for the public. I bet every time she talked to someone after the fight, she always wondered in the back of her mind what they thought of her.. Noone should have to go through that. Robyn I applaud your courage, not only to speak for yourself, but to be the voice for so many women who don't have the strenght to do it themselves. Bravo!
Comment by RG — November 5, 2009 @ 12:40 am
I have never felt more sad for anyone than I felt for Rih today. I don't mean feeling sad for her in a condescending way, but I have empathy for her. I felt the pain of her decisions as I listened to her interview. I felt sorry for her because, based on her statements, she may never know love again. She has had to forego Love for the sake of the many young girls that listen to her music. That is a huge sacrifice. If anyone has ever doubted her strength, don't doubt anymore. Only a person with strength of character and conscience could live with the choices that this young girl is living with. Knowing that you love someone and that they love you in return, but choosing to be apart for the sake of people that you don't know… well, let's just say I wouldn't do it.
I have MAD RESPECT for Rih and I hop that she does LOVE again.
Comment by live 'n learn — November 5, 2009 @ 12:44 am
Rocsi- she was talking about statistics. Usually a woman will continue to stay in the relationship and get beat up 8 or 9 times before she makes a decision to leave the fool.
Comment by RG — November 5, 2009 @ 12:47 am
I love her. She shows how smart she is and I support her all the way.
Comment by flipflop — November 5, 2009 @ 12:52 am
ohhhh my.. i am SO sorry for this beautiful girl. she seems so sad and broken inside..
i am very glad she spoke up.. she needs to tell the world who REALLY is chris brown!!
and if this interview helps even ONE girl, it will be worth it!
i LOVE U riri <3<3
stay strong and positive..
god bless u <3
Comment by barbaraluvsbeyonce — November 5, 2009 @ 12:54 am
Some of Chris Brown's friends are mad about Rihanna's interview, and they are sayin stuff on twitter, talkin about she not innocent either and she ain't tellin the whole truth.
Comment by Rocsi — November 5, 2009 @ 1:03 am
@RG oh okay. Thanks.
Comment by Rocsi — November 5, 2009 @ 1:04 am
She is so strong girl i love her …she is so cute and beautiful…i hate chris more than before!!!!
Comment by Diellza — November 5, 2009 @ 1:14 am
omh this is so heartbreaking to even hear her voice..
Comment by goodgirlstaysgood — November 5, 2009 @ 1:20 am
@LU…yeah…watch at the end of the clip they showed the promo page again and it said:
GMA (tomorrow)
and
20/20 (tomorrow at 10PM.
Comment by Avery — November 5, 2009 @ 1:57 am
It amazes me that Chris Brown would suddenly have something else to talk when he had that opportunity months ago on Larry King Live……everyone jumping up and down talking about Rihanna speaking because she has an album coming, well so does he, the pictures we saw of Rihanna she did not bruise and batter herself, and no one knows about the hitting first thing, I cannot understand why people would still talk like they were in the car that night……..the whole point is that Rihanna was found helpless next to the street in a car and he ran away, probably left her to die or he was scared if she did die after he held her in a choke hold or something. What could he possibly have to say now try to rebut what she says – then this could go on and on and on for months on end again. It has to stop somewhere and as long as Rihanna got her side of the incident out there, then put all the blogging and arguing behind, and just move to the next level.
The View had their discussion on the interview and Sherry or Cheri whatever her name is made a comment about when Rihanna said she it was embarrassing to know that is who she fell in love with…….I think it was misconstrued, I think she meant she was embarrassed that she got so deeply involved with Chris and in the end he turned out abusive to that extreme and the whole world had to learn about it that way. Seems like they are saying she was embarrassed to have been in a relationship with Chris and I don't think she meant it that way……but my honest opinion she should be embarrassed to have been with Chris becase all he has done is pull her down with his inarticulate self.
Ok – I won't say anything else today about this, will wait until tomorrow – I am getting weary of this thing all over again – I need to take a break, I will be a keyboard warrior to defend my Rihanna to the end………"F LOVE"!
Comment by Jayne — November 5, 2009 @ 2:06 am
ay rihanna
pobresitaaaa!!!
me dio tanta lastima ver ese video de abc!!!
pobre…yo estoy con vos riri
si,la verdad sos muy fuerte!!!
porque soportaste lo que te paso!!!
y es algo muy feooo!!!
t.k.m!!!
luly_09 ♥♥♥
Comment by luly_aguanteriri — November 5, 2009 @ 2:23 am
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Comment by gentiana — November 5, 2009 @ 2:28 am
Everything she said is so very true! She is such a sincere human being! … Got to love her.
Comment by Jessica — November 5, 2009 @ 2:50 am
@ jayne
i saw the view this morning and wanted to come throught the tv and slap the shit out of sherri for what she said. elizabeth actually made more sense than sherri.
Comment by Snow Black — November 5, 2009 @ 2:54 am
I didn't think it was possible but I actually love her more!(no homo).
Such an inspiration!
Comment by Maje24 — November 5, 2009 @ 2:57 am
That interview is real hard stuff !! ..
Comment by HaHa — November 5, 2009 @ 3:00 am
@ Jayne! Ditto to everything you said!!!
Comment by Annie — November 5, 2009 @ 3:09 am
I love my RD family. I must commend Rihanna on being a strong young lady. I have so much respect for her. I love that she was so articulate. I will continue to support you Rihanna. Please stay strong. God is with you.
Comment by Motherlizard — November 5, 2009 @ 4:10 am
omg i wanna cry, that interview was so sad but at the same i'm so proud that she spoke up about this my cousin died 6 years ago due to domestic violence and she wa only 18. This is why your still my No.1 role model, well done girl cant wait for the new album!
Comment by Chekere — November 5, 2009 @ 4:10 am
Did Rihanna Leave Chris out to dry? – http://bit.ly/4fvuF9
What do you think??
Comment by Christal Eve — November 5, 2009 @ 4:17 am
I LUV U RIRI!!! so powerful so open,,,,,,shes a beatiful person,,,,,i wish her all the success in the world!!!! caint wait for the album!!!
Comment by Marcel — November 5, 2009 @ 4:20 am
God, so touching : // I love u Rihanna, you are soo strong.
Comment by Mirko — November 5, 2009 @ 4:56 am
i think that shes not honest when she says that she left him bcz she doesnt want other girls to act lke her ……i think that its morr for her owsn imageee………..
Comment by amelia — November 5, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
wow i didnt expect it to be like this she almost cried. at first i didnt understand why she was ashamed but now watching it the second time made me really understand.
Comment by ririfan — November 5, 2009 @ 5:13 am
Good for you, RiRi! Cannot wait to see the whole interview on 20/20!!
So nice that she took the time to think about her situation and reflect. I wish RiRi nothing but love and success!!
Comment by Swag4Me! — November 5, 2009 @ 5:46 am
It’s hard to watch but I’m glad she did it. I’ve never expected her to be so honest. I feel bad that I had some doubts about her and her strength before.
Comment by Margaret — November 5, 2009 @ 5:57 am
I think Rih is in a very difficult place in her life. I think this may be the most difficult thing she's done in her short 21 1/2 years. With all of her success, a new project on the calendar, opportunities knocking left and right, in this interview she seems deeply saddened by the whole chain of events and what it has cost her. People wanted to hear her story, so she's saying what people want to hear, but the people that wanted to hear from her still don't get how much she's still dealing with it. I pray her PEACE.
Comment by live 'n learn — November 5, 2009 @ 6:00 am
wow rihanna she is so brave to sit there and answer those questions I love her to def.
Comment by lilly — November 5, 2009 @ 6:03 am
I can't believe she threw Chris under the bus like this! SMH! It wasn't necessary…makes her look like a bitch cuz he protected her in his interviews……wow!
Comment by yeezy — November 5, 2009 @ 6:38 am
forever hianna love you.
kis
Comment by lilian — November 5, 2009 @ 6:43 am
wuahuhaa make her look like a bitch fuck that he abused her no need for that… she di d a great job!! kid plzzzz.. no offense but she did right. on TV she goood!!!…
Shout out to all my island gyalsss!! Go rihanna ..
The thing that touched me the most is that everything that she said is so treu… glad to hear it and i hope that lots of young girls who look up to her weak up if their in such a sitiation !! (L)(L)(L)
Comment by Chilosa — November 5, 2009 @ 7:08 am
@YEEZY, THERE IS NOTHING FOR CHRIS BROWN TO PROTECT. HE KNEW WHAT HE DID WAS WRONG SO THERE IS NOT MUCH HE CAN SAY ABOUT THE INCIDENT TO JUSTIFY HIS ACTIONS.
Comment by bajeboi — November 5, 2009 @ 7:18 am
Stfu yeezy. She aint throw him under the bus. He did it to himself through his retarded,immature, impuslve actions. Chris got to tell his side of the story so let rihanna tell hers. Go rihanna…n I support u…I think she coulda dun it sooner…but better late than neva…
Comment by starryiis — November 5, 2009 @ 7:26 am
I don't think this is the place for people to come and bash Rihanna, have that much respect. Although I was left feeling some type of way after this clip, I had to remind myself it's such a set of clips, the full interview will be tomorrow. Save judgement until you've heard the FULL interview.
Harsh reality is what it is.
Comment by Yas — November 5, 2009 @ 7:55 am
I support u Riri! Love u forever, tell your story girl. Xoxo <3
Comment by Mel — November 5, 2009 @ 7:57 am
I made the mistake of going to the blogs and reading their ish and I read several comments that she "threw Chris under the bus". Really? Let's pretend (Rihanna fans let's play along a sec.)she did throw him under the bus.
He was wrong he had no business hitting her, had he kept his hands to himself there'd be no bus to throw him under. So stopt it! This is all of his own making. She made a mistake in judgement concerning him and shes owning up to it I suggest that CB and his fans excuse me stans do the same and keep it movin'.
Comment by zazzytink — November 5, 2009 @ 7:58 am
I cant wait for this interview rihanna always has my support
Comment by glam — November 5, 2009 @ 8:09 am
@ #51 Brianna, I tend to agree with you. Ri has to be very careful ater this interview
what she does, and where she goes. These are very funny times, and you have to look out for the haters, and especially CB stans. They may try to hurt her. May GOD go with her. Try and be VERY CAREFUL.
Comment by doubtfull — November 5, 2009 @ 8:10 am
I meant after the full interview is shown. 'after'
Comment by doubtfull — November 5, 2009 @ 8:12 am
Throw him under the bus? Really? First of all, she hardly threw him under the bus and second of all, anyone making judgments about a snippet of an interview isn't too bright. I really would love it if people used the brains God gave them sometimes.
Comment by TakeABow2 — November 5, 2009 @ 8:29 am
I want to know what happened that was for Rih "a wake-up call." I've watched the clip of the video three times, now, and have noticed the complete change of Rih's tone and demeanor and how she seems to be in the middle of telling a story when she starts talking about her realization that her decisions could influence other young girls. I hope ABC shows that entire segment and doesn't leave the audience looking at her like she's some fickle, flakey little girl who, all of a sudden, just wanted some publicity. Something triggered this. I hope they play the whole thing.
Comment by live 'n learn — November 5, 2009 @ 10:28 am
I have to say rihanna went threw a ruff year thats all. but I'm glad she is coming out strong.
Comment by lilly — November 5, 2009 @ 10:43 am