UPDATE: RIHANNA SPOTTED IN LA - ISSUES A STATEMENT
Saturday, February 21, 2009

After almost two weeks of hiding from the public, Rihanna was spotted in Los Angeles heading to an airport on Thursday - the same day a photo of her with bruises on her face released to the public.
The singer finally released a statement to fans on Friday (her 21st birthday) via her spokesperson:
At the request of the authorities, Rihanna is not commenting about the incident involving Chris Brown. She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time.
( Photos: RIHANNADAILY.COM )








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1.
POWER!
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Happy belated B’day, Rihana!
2.
SHARDAE
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
There is definitely more to this story and I want the truth!
3.
-Wake Up People
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Also Lost of fools were trying to make Rih look, like she was some kinda of , disease given Sicko , But now it’s coming out that Mr,Chris Brown is the Controlling —SPOILED disease given , trying to be American Gangster A$s hole , Lots of ppl , do not no that THIS PUNK has gotten so upset with his Mother that he would throw Dishes or anything at her , and that he COURSE at her like a dog … Chris Brown is — a fool to think that , anyone BELIEVES he’s this sweet innocent Kid , Gail King on Oprah Last night outed his A$s . He RUN like a little Punk, after he CHOKED HER , —-till she Passed out , and did not return , someone saw ,and call the POLICE ,Rih the Island GIRL , is the innocent F&^king VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
4.
s heartless
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I want the truth too.. But she look like she getting better im just hoping she dont go back to him
5.
perhaps fine
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
ok ok but lets hear the whole story i want a 360 view
6.
andreanicole
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Glad to see she’s out! Thats a positive step!
I hope that the people that let the pic out pay for that unethical activity. it was wrong.
7.
Zion
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I’ll pray for you Rihanna, but we need to also remember the unknown women who are experiencing the same sort of abuse.
8.
London
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Concreteloop you guys are late as hell. This story has been on all the other sites for a good while now.
9.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Co-sign Shardae!
Good to see her healing.
10.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ #8
I was thinking the same thing. This pic has been out since Thursday.
11.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
#8 London
It don’t come out until yesterday evening. They’re not that late.
12.
Virgo Sapphire
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Hmmm… interesting #3…. Where did you get that info from about him throwing dishes at his mom and how do YOU know if it’s true or not?
I’m glad to see Rihanna is doing better. Keep ya head up Riri!
13.
cbreezie007
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
poor rih.
i feel soooo bad for them both.
imma keep em lifted in my prayers.
HAPPY BELATED B-DAY RIH!!!!
get well and stay FIERCE gurl!!!!!!!
14.
cbreezie007
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I luv how the CL keeps everythin’ factual and classy unlike TMZ!
yall ARE THE SHIT,
keep doin’ the DAMN THANG!!!!
15.
ILUVCHURCH
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
OH PLEASE!
16.
FLASH.PREMIERE
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
i’d rather this posting be late and true then quick and false.
&i also heard about him throwing dishes, it was in people magazine
that went out yesterday. rihanna has been and will continue to be in my prayers.
[flash.premiere)*
17.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ #3 Wake Up People
Co-sign #12 Virgo Sapphire
Please don’t start spreading rumors like it’s the truth, Wake Up People. CB throwing dishes at his mother is not factual. If you want to go there, might as well touch on Rihanna hitting her brother with a bottle.
18.
Neela
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Lol @ Chris Breezy 007 !
19.
What Can I say
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
— For all the ppl out there, saying they need a FULL story , you NEED help and to wake the hell up this Young PIG , saw that his girlfriend was out , after choking her , and he RAN, and what that say’s to me is, if she was in TROUBLE MEDICALLY , ——that he would have had a chance to save her life but ,choose to RUN . Come on ——that’s –LOW , and VERY disturbing . Get Well Rih , And please take care of yourself .
20.
simplylovely
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Keep your head up RiRi! Know you have many who support you and care for you well being.
21.
pms
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
JAY-Z’S BODYGUARD IS NOW HER PROTECTION. Awwwwwww that’s so sweet.
He wants to protect his precious import. LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
22.
TeTe
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
this whole story just still has me shocked….its like you know this stuff goes on but damn,so young!i mean chris is my age?its just weird to me….
i just wanna see how all this will play out and hopefully they wont get back together.
23.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Call me cold, and I am sorry that she got beaten. But on the real, how does that really affect my life? I still have the same bills to pay and the same personal problems, whether her life is on the up or down. I will worry about my own life. That is my story and I am sticking with it.
She said she is a good girl gone bad. If she is really that bad, she can handle it. With her fake ass, manufactured image. Let’s see how bad you really are. When they were traveling the world and spending their money, that did not affect me. When they are fighting with each other and hurting themselves, that does not affect me either.
As for Chris Brown? That chipmunk has always gotten on my nerves anyhow. So whatever.
24.
sistah4real
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I am finished with Chris Brown that is a shame what he did to that poor girl. I will not support a woman beater.
25.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ #19 Where are you seeing Jay-z’s bodyguard? And why do I feel that Beyonce is sitting somewhere snickering at all this?
26.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ Flash Premiere
If you saw it in People, I’m sure they referred to an unverified source
@ PMS
I do not recognize either gentleman in those pics as Jay Z’s bodyguard
27.
pms
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Now, back to the drama. Look at the Grammy pictures starting with the red carpet photos. Also look back on a lot of Chris’ pictures. He looks crazy, especially his profile when he’s not smiling. Chris looked like he was on “something” and was plotting against Rihanna. Look closely at the pictures. Something in his eyes were sinister. Meanwhile, Pop Princess Rihanna was all giddy, happy in love with his presence, she was blindsided, because she was trying to make it appear all was lovey-dovey.
She probably wanted to stay together at least through her birthday and then let the shish hit the fan after the fact. Emotionally, they were disconnected on Feb. 8th. and their dirty laundry is now on public display.
But Rihanna will survive. She’s accomplished so much more than the naysayers thought she ever would. She has made history and shamed her peers, so now she has to “remain strong” in mind.
28.
DCTRINIGYALL
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
aww, she look so sad!!!!!!!!!!!!
29.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Why do ppl keep saying Rihanna released a statement, when it is still in the third person? Say Rihanna’s PUBLICIST released a statement. Cause that is what it sounds like. I know that even when the cleeb releases s statement in the first person, it is still the publicist’s words. So if they want to say the statement is from Rihanna, they should do us all a favor and at least use the first person to make it credible.
30.
My V-O-T-E mattered
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
This whole story is just plain crazy. All I’m going to say is no matter how people feel about this entire situation, she didn’t deserve to get the crap beatin out of her. If he’s suppose to be a man, well then a real man would have just walked away from it.
31.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ I AM WHO I AM
Now, why you gotta bring Beyonce into this??? Exits
32.
pms
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@24 you don’t recognize either BECAUSE YOU DON’T KNOW EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT JAYZ.
33.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
She looks like she is crying behind those glasses. She made her own bed and she should lie in it. She has been living that high life, singing about how she never buys anything on sale, everything designer and that shit. Hey, it comes with the territory. I have no sympathy. None.
34.
Whew_LilMamaBAD
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ 21 how does ANYTHING on CL affect your life. Bills still gotta get paid w/WHATEVA they post..
Not trying to rude, just bein real. Blogs are for entertainment purpose only. And maybe w/Rihanna’s story it will help a girl think twice about staying in a abusive relationship.
But Im praying for Rihanna. I cant wait to hear her side of the story…we’ll…actually both of theirs for real. I wonder what Chris B’s reason going to be for beating her.
35.
pms
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@23. Beyonce snickering? Wow she is really talented if she can snicker and grimace simultaneously at the person who is now the #1 pop princess in the world and running the game on an entirely evolutionary level. If Beyonce can snicker and grimace at Rihanna, she really is talented. LOL.
36.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ DCTRINIGYALL
umm…didn’t she always look sad or pissed before the incident?
37.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Chris Brown beat her up cause he got pissed with her. What reason behind this are people still waiting on? Does it matter what he got pissed about?
38.
pms
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
#31 is seething with jealousy. Rihanna got you all twisted in the brain. Gripe, gripe, gripe, gripe, gripe. LOL
39.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ PMS
and you know everything about Jay? Ty Ty, is that you?
Jay’s bodyguard is frequently photographed with him, and that is not him in the pics.
40.
Babatunde
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I not too long ago saw the pic of her bruised and battered. I’m not sure why it wasn’t on here? Whatever. Anyway..
I don’t like her at all, but I hope she stays strong. She didn’t deserve what happened to her no matter what she did.
I hope she has the strength to keep going. As for Chris Brown, well.. I have nothing positive to say.
41.
pms
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
So he has only one bodyguard?
Signed, with love TyTy aka PMS LOL!!!!!!
42.
call me cold
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
she is a good girl gone bad so this is exactly what you get and if she is that bad this will never affect her. I hope she learns from this that next time dont lay your hands on a man they can hurt you. I just cant stop laughing at her gooseggs… she looks like ne-yo without a hat. anyways back to rih, i dont care about you or chris cause when you were out there courting yourselves my bills till had to get paid so deal with this shit for yourself. I have to go to work. msssstzzzzzzzz
43.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ #39
The pic is on here.
44.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ #41
We said the same thing. Some fools on here, all up in their stupuid relationship as if when they f*ck you get an orgasm from it. Or when they shop, they buy you something. Or when they pay their bills, they pay yours. Worry about what’s important and the people you know. I can bet you that someone who you are related to is in an abusive relationship. Open your eyes to the people around you, who actually have an effect on your life.
45.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
*stupid
46.
call me cold
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
She looks like she is crying behind those glasses. She made her own bed and she should lie in it. She has been living that high life, singing about how she never buys anything on sale, everything designer and that shit. Hey, it comes with the territory. I have no sympathy. None.
—————————
I AGREE WITH YOU 100%
47.
Whew_LilMamaBAD
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I AM WHO I AM….I think you meant me 31. lol
But I feel you. I think females who are like that are young. They see whats on TV/blogs and somehow incorporate that into their own lives.
But hell I was like that. But Im GROWN now and I’ve learned. I think it will take experience & maturity and they’ll realize, man I was dumb for trying to be like them!
But with this particular situation, I just think it will shine a SERIOUS and MUCH needed light on Domestic Violence. Some girls dont think it happens to ppl like Rihanna!
48.
pms
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I AM WHO I AM
is a NOooooooooooooooooobody!!!
ctfu!!!!
49.
Karla
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Im sooooooooooooo tiered of this she doesnt represent anything but a girl who had a fight with her man we should be focussing on people who suffer domestic violence on a day to day basis… some people are in these relationships for years!!
50.
bambino
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
i feel so sorry for her hopefully she can get past this and chris really is done
51.
What i say
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Poor girl. But i believe that rihanna is riding the fence with her own situation. Because if i was really mad about my bf beating me up, i would have said something a week ago. If she really wanted to play the victim she woulda spoke up and not told her family to down play the bruises.. But then she would have to press charges. If she wanted to be neutral she would have put have out a statement saying the “i want my privacy respected at this difficult time”. What im saying is its hard to really judge because i think she is confused.
52.
EBONY
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Rihanna dosen`t even mention the leaked photo nor does she threaten to sue TMZ.,that`s because the leaked photo does not violate her privacy. Chris and Rihanna fought in public,not private.If they would have fought in their house and somebody sneaked up and peeked through their window and took a photo,and sold it to TMZ,that`s a violation of privacy. But they fought in public,out in the open for bystanders to see and take photos,and she freely allowed certain people to take photos.Anything that takes place in public becomes part of the public domain.GOD BLESS YOU RIHANNA!and get well soon.
53.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ #51
Where are you getting the impression that SHe told her family to donwplay the bruises? Uhm… hello! The family is saying what a family member is gonna say. There was no downplaying here. Seriously, what were they expected to say? Oh Lord, her lip is all busted, she has swellings on her face and scratches on her cheeks. CTFU with the stupidity.
And at this point, Rihana is doing what she is advised to do as such a time, by her record labels, lawyers and gudiance counselers, which is to Keep her mouth shut. You are saying it as if she is quiet by choice. Grow up and read between the lines. Everything you see and hear is not what it seems.
54.
rrr
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ number 21
I agree with what you said.
However, I deeply have sympathy for both of them. This case happens everyday you cant imagine but since its Rihanna ppl seem to open their damn eyes like its a new discover! Of course the answer is she is a celeb so all her personal biz are known unfortuantely. I hope they try to beat that disease of domestic violence. I hope ladies will have the right behavior and not hit. I hope men will stay gentle and indulgent enough, smart to just go away to think when problems and talks are become too loud and hot.
Both had difficult childhoods with bad parents’ relationships, Both need therapies and learn from their past experiences and GROW the phuck up.
Glad to see she is doing well. NW TELL US THE TRUTH NOT YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY THE TRUTH.
@ PMS
I hope its only on concretloop Beyoncé blinds you like that and you’re obsessed about her only on blogs because if youre like that on a dailybasis an has constantly to bring her in every post, I swear you need mental help. The best therapy for you, you must see Beyonce herslef and discuss what is actually wrong. Make sure to see her one day, you will feel way better. Cuz Sh!t you’re pathetic!
55.
Cory
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I see she got some longer hair to cover her face. I feel bad for Rihanna, nobody wan’ts to go through something like this Famous or Not.
I just hope she releases her new album and becomes even stronger this year, as an artist but most of all as a woman. Real talk, people need to stop with all the ignorant comments toward her. Imagine if it was Beyonce’ who got beat up by Jay-Z, would people be saying the same thing….?
56.
Nothing But Love
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Stay strong Rih Rih!!!! we got you…
57.
What i say
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ i am who i am. I mean i read between the lines pretty well sweety. And i dont appreciate you attacking my post. Calm down. I believe that she is riding the fence with this situation!! I understand that they cant say anything 4 legal reasons or whatever, but that mostly goes 4 chris!! She is suppose to be victim!! Dont be dumb. Rihanna is confused!!!
58.
rrr
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
bad typing bad keyboard
59.
call me cold
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Fame is a vapor; popularity an accident; the only earthly certainty is oblivion.
Well, rihanna you have made your bed now lie in it msssssssssstzzzzzzzzzzz
60.
I am who I am am.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ #56
Who told you that when you are the victim you can say whatever you want? YOU are calling me dumb? ROTFLMAO!!! I rest my case.
61.
Sophie
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I am so fucking tired of people talking about the ‘other side of the story’. Or ‘the whole truth’. They got out of the car, and he began to beat her ass. As the police report says. She went to the hospital, and he ran away, and later turned himself in with his lawyer present. Cops took Riri to the hospital in their car. Come one people. Who cares about the real story. He used a disappropriate amount of force.
62.
HUH?
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
This is not domestic violence. This was a case of a boy and a girl with no home training that got into a fight and the girl got her ass whooped. There is a difference.
63.
browneyz_philly
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ 46
Apparently there has been an abusive year for them both; both mentally and physically. No man just straight whoops a woman’s ass with no warning. He had to have put his hands on her throughout the year before it lead to this. This time, there is just proof and her bruises are visible for the world to see.
Also, men who abuse women physically are skilled at their “craft.” They know how to manipulate and make their partner feel weak. They also know how to beat on their woman so that the bruises and welts are not visible to the eye! These men know what they are doing.
Now I’m not saying that this is the case with Chris Brown, but you never know.
People are saying that Rihanna provoked Chris and she did something to make him use her face a punching bag. Yes, Rihanna may have pissed Chris off sooo bad, but that gives him no reason to put his hands on her. If she was hitting him (which I don’t stand for either) then he should have restrained her by locking her arms down or just manned up and walk away!
64.
Tia
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Chris Brown needs to step up to the plate and be a man.He needs to personally apologize to Rihanna,for his cowardly actions,and not just issue a written statement.Then he needs to acknowledge his guilt and stop making excuses!and take his punishment from the legal system like a man!
65.
What i say
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@ i am who i am. Who says the victim cant speak out. This is my opinion. Not fact. Calm ur nerves honey
66.
ooo
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
@57
the boy certainly got whooped too several times before and that night, both were badly trained at home, rihanna’s parents fought in the house for a long time before getting divorce; chris’ mom was abused by his step father for a long time;
also please can you define us what is domestic violence please? thx
67.
stinka
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I wish ConcreteLoop would require credit card to verfiying the age of the people registering, because some of immature comments made about this very serious situation is baffling. We have a whole generation of stupid kids on here.
68.
What i say
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Lmao @ 57
69.
Speakin' The Real (J)
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
LET’S RESPECT THEIR PRIVACY! Get out of their business & mind our own. It’s obvious that for judicial purposes - or maybe even relational purposes - BOTH PARTIES DO NOT WANT TO DISCUSS THE INCIDENT. So we may as well just wait it out until THEY’RE READY TO TELL US. Simple as det. Get@me.
70.
Gift From a Virgo
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Well she looks great, Happy Birthday to RI RI, sucky way to enter the world of 21.. She just needs to focus on herself they both do… Hope they can mend there friendship at least…
71.
Brown sista' s opinion
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Ignorance… Anyway i’ m so glad she is okay , i know she is a strong woman so i didn’ t have any doubt about her fighting this, don’ t listen to the haters rih they wished your face was fucked up so they could call ugly, you are still the hottest mama after alicia keys bien entendu
as for chris brown He’s probably lost the woman he loves, and he’s lost a huge amount of his fan base. The most sad thing out of this whole ordeal is that he’s turned into the man that he’s hated most of his life…if he was my brother or my son i would get him before the public opinion does,i would beat his *** or ignore him!! today the victim is rihanna , his next victim will not be as helpless as her, what if somebody shoots him one day ? or a woman stab him for beating her? then what? the only person i would be mad at will be myself because i would feel like if i had reacted better than just sticking up for him and making excuses for his behavior than maybe just maybe he would have changed his ways, im not saying lets hang him, i’ m saying he needs to pay, PUBLICLY apologize to rihanna , stay the **** away from her , seek help and find a way to redemption.. it is too easy to put out the human card, celebrities wanna brag about how better they are than us but when something pops out they wanna be just like us ? Please..
72.
Gucci
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I’m still laughing at all the people blaming Rihanna…and the people who said this was not domestic abuse but a mistake or some sh*t like that. Well boys and girls the more you support Chris Brown, the more you support his behavior. I’m tired of people saying “omg I want to know the whole story.” Wake up! you will NEVER hear the whole story. These are celebrities….both of their careers are on the line. Do you think they would get themselves in legal trouble and risk their careers just to please you ignorant stans who are still in DENIAL? That is not going to happen. So far we have the police reports, Chris Brown’s admission of guilt through the statement he released, and the pictures that show how he battered Rihanna. What else do you people need? WHO CARES how it happened? The fact is that it still happened and Chris Brown admitted to it. Stop hating on Rihanna and pray for her because she is the victim of abuse and Chris brown is the abuser. That is 100% factual. Forget the rumors of how it happened for now and realize that no matter how it happened Chris Brown’s actions are not justified.
73.
Nik
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
I know everyone’s entitled to their own opinions but some of you people are just delusional. Regardless of what she did to him, she didn’t deserve to get the crap beat out of her. And for you to laugh and make light of the situation is disgusting.
And for those who say “they aint paying my bills” etc. If you don’t care why are you wasting time on here COMMENTING!!! Get a life!!
Rihanna and Chris I pray that both of you get the help you need to grow from this incident.
They’re young and have a lot of maturing to do. I don’t agree with ANYone putting their hands on anyone POINT BLANK!
74.
ifunaya
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
looks to me like she lost an awful lot of weight, or maybe that is just me, i hope she’s better both physically and mentally, since this must have no doubt been a disturbing experience
75.
Connie
Saturday, February 21, 2009 /
Stop spreading ignorance, those who say this is not domestic violence are being irresponsible at the least! Anytime you are in a relationship and you get hit and end up with bruises on your face and needing hospital treatment. IT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. You are sending a message to some reader here possibly that there situation is “not that bad” or “its just a fight”. This ignorance must stop. Just because it’s Rihanna and she is a star it does not mean that you should minimize what happened to her. She was beat up. It may have started as a couples spat, but it ended in battery= DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!!
Anyone out there experiencing being hit, you are not in a fight you are being ABUSED> if it were your mom or sis, you would not make jokes about home training would you? SMDH
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