Chris Brown Assault: Rihanna & Chris Brown Cancel Grammys Appearance Over Domestic Violence Investigation

February 8th, 2009 by Castina

R&B star Chris Brown is being investigated by the LAPD after an alleged assault on an unidentified female, TMZ.com has learned.

The LAPD is currently investigating Chris for assault following an alleged domestic violence felony battery against a woman in Los Angeles at 12:30 AM on Sunday morning.

Chris and his 20-year-old girlfriend, singer Rihanna, have cancelled their appearances at tonight’s 2009 Grammy Awards following the violent incident.

According to the LAPD, the 19-year-old star and the woman were in a vehicle on North June St. in the Hancock Park area of LA, where the victim claims an argument occurred. Chris allegedly stopped the car and the woman suffered “visible injuries;” she has identified the singer as her attacker.

“Mr Brown is a suspect that we are looking for… we would definitely like to speak with him,” a spokesperson for the LAPD said in a statement on Sunday.

Rihanna was scheduled to perform and is nominated for three Grammys at tonight’s ceremony at the Staples Center.

“We have just been informed that Rihanna will not be attending tonight’s 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards. We’re sorry she is unable to join us this evening,” a statement from the Recording Academy reads.

Chris is up for two awards at the ceremony.

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25 Responses to “Chris Brown Assault: Rihanna & Chris Brown Cancel Grammys Appearance Over Domestic Violence Investigation”

On February 9th 2009, may wrote:

poor babies too bad for him i hear she is obsessed
On February 9th 2009, Rajbir D wrote:

Maino said it best…

“Chris Brown and Rihanna won’t make it to September”
On February 9th 2009, squarecnix wrote:

if that bitch gave him herpes he doesnt need to go to jail..

they need to give his ass a fucking medal
On February 10th 2009, Ms Rue wrote:

Chris Brown is so dumb for doing this. Everyone could tell that one day he would do something stupid, he seemed to hide a dangerous side of him. I really feel for Rihanna and hope she is doing well. All her fans are praying Chris Brown gets all that he deserves.
On February 10th 2009, saklen wrote:

rejectedddd
On February 10th 2009, Natalie wrote:

Well………. he took his time! But better late than never, eh? She had it coming to her! She’s a clingy bitch, totally obsessed with her, but atleast she has some sense! I mean, he IS gorgeous! So good on Chris Brown! I support him all the way whilst everyone else feels bad for poor lickle Rihanna!!! God i hate her! Love you Chris!!! xxx
On February 10th 2009, whf? wrote:

Natalie – are you a moron or the world’s greatest moron?

hmm, no, i think you are just mildly retarded; it is likely that you will end up with a woman-hating wife beater one day.

Even if Rihanna is “clingy” who gives a crap? in the modern world it’s called “break up”when you no longer like the other person – not beat the sh it out of them time. losers.
On February 11th 2009, iBlink wrote:

Uhrm` i wont say she deserved to get slapped up but FUCK THAT BITCH !!! i dont like her , ew . but Chris is wrong . && there better be a damn gudd reason he hit her . i will beat her ass myself ! N bitch how is he a woman hater ?? he was fucking one of the hottest bitches in the industry ? fuckin ass face ! but really . i love Chris Brown && i kno his career is not over , simply bc he has more rihanna hating fans ! haaaa
On February 11th 2009, Kharyn wrote:

Wow- I didn’t think that Chris Brown would do something like that Rihanna.

I think hes jealous of all the fame she gets
On February 12th 2009, D3AN 21 wrote:

oh shut up every one and grow up. how the fuck is rhianna in the wrong ?
chris gay ass brown is wrong

and stop jumping to conclusions sayin rhianna dis rhianna dat , nobody knows if it was her as the victim . maybe she backed out of the grammys because chris getting arrested

and as if she has sexually transmitted diseases . i no she doesnt its jus rumours and all you dumb americans wanna hear its true cuz yas all love conflict and gossip. tank god rhianna is not american . and she s way better than chris gay brown
On February 12th 2009, taty wrote:

CHRIS eu sei q vc deve estar arependido
eu so muito sua fãn .sou sua fãn numero 1
so ñ ligue para q essas pessoas falam
inveja é phodahhhh!!!!!!!!
On February 12th 2009, Kristi fleeman wrote:

i like chris but there was no reason to hit rihanna she does not deserve it. he did wrong and hopefully he learn his lesson and wont do it again i hope it didnt ruin hie career but what was he thinking when he did what he did. i bet he regets everything he did and what really happen between those two that night i herd a lot of storys but which one is the truth. i feel so bad for her i hope she gets better soon
On February 13th 2009, Meena wrote:

oye people u r nuts or wat?? come on chris wouldnt do anything stupid……dat rihanna biitch is da one…..slagggg…..she has something to do all this……i love u chris…..x x

i m wif yu !!!!!!!!!!!
On February 13th 2009, Anonimous! wrote:

Rihanna is real clingy, a bit two clingy saying he cant talk to other women , even though there just friends! but he is also in the wrong for doing it!!!!! like ye dnt go round beatin up women no matter how bad they are! gooddd like … buh i LOVE chris brown so im natt sayn nethn! i love his mucic more den nethn so no point newan not likin him coz e did that … does noy affect his music!
i feel sorry for rihanna obv but shes a fool! thinking she can take contorl of um
On February 14th 2009, leek wrote:

wow. there are some crazy people out there. calling people bitches even if you havent met them. wow. your out of your minds… a guy hits a girl, hes mad, hes drunk, it doesnt matter- if a guy HITS a girl or vice versa, THEY are in the wrong. breaak up or don’t tlk to each other- but to physically harm someone your suppsed to care about is….ughh i dont even know, its something you cant take back. im dissapointed in chris but ill be waitin to hear his side…even though i will never respect him again… and though rihanna might have done something to bring his anger on her – and again, we dont know that- there is no way she deserved to be beaten on. but at the end of the day all you people really wanna hear is their music right? so dont pretend to care. give people a chance to explain themselves.
On February 14th 2009, Jack wrote:

Stupid chris brown deserves to get locked up!! I went through my childhood watching my dad hit my mum for no reason…its not nice!!!! Chris you are a TW*T!!!!!

He is prob jelous of how much more successful she is than him.

I hope he rots in hell.
On February 17th 2009, Mikki wrote:

S*** me!
Thats just wrong of Chris Brown.. I cant believe he would do that to Rihanna!
+ Theres nothing wrong with Rihanna, those who said shes a b**** .. you’re probably just jealous
Losers. Go die you haters!
On February 20th 2009, Marc wrote:

I HAVE TO SAY CHRIS YOUR A COWARD. TRY DOING THAT TO A MAN. IF YOU HAD TOUCH MY SISTER YOU WILL HAVE TO DIG A HOLE FOR YOURSELF. YOU ARE AS DUMB AS YOU LOOK. WOMEN BEATER. THAT GOES TO SHOW YOU CRIS WONT BEAT UP ON A MAN. HE BEATS UP ON LADIES. YOU ARE GAY CHRIS
On February 20th 2009, Marc wrote:

CHRIS = GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
On February 20th 2009, Marc wrote:

On February 10th 2009, Natalie wrote< Natalie you are a dumb kid. you think that’s cool? Chris beating on a women. I don’yt care what anyone says. The better person just walks away. But I guess you like your men to beat you down, and if you don’t watch out, the comment you wrote today god seen what you wrote. and sometimes shit happens.
On February 21st 2009, Jeff wrote:

Jus leav em both alone. But if chris actually hit her then he shud be apprehended cuz he shud know better, wit all that fame. How the hell won’t he expect it 2 burst out in the open.
On February 22nd 2009, Meg wrote:

I find it hard to believe things written here. Whatever anyone thinks of Rihanna or Chris Brown is irrelevant and certain comments are completely out of place when talking about something so serious. How can people understand that violence is wrong if there are idiots out there saying the victims deserved it? No-one deserves it.
On February 22nd 2009, shelby wrote:

hahaha i love how yall all talk about rihanna like you know her personally….yall dumbasses dont knwo shit…lmao so let her live her life and stop hating…and for chris his stupid ass deserves all he gets for hitting her….no one deserves that
On February 24th 2009, Jenny wrote:

urr guys? ur all being a bit harsh on rihanna, imean i know sum people dont like but thats no reason for chris brown to hit her! and not good on him. and natalie you do sound like a bit of a psycopath.
On November 23rd 2009, aronana wrote:

i dont give a damn bout rihanna she is lying
STUPID BITCH
I MEAN SHE HAD TO DO SOMETHING TO HIM TO HAVE HIM HIT HER