Late Monday afternoon (July 20), Chris Brown has apologized publicly for the first time about the domestic altercation that took place between him and Rihanna earlier this year.
Chris Brown, dressed in a red long-sleeve shirt with buttons on the front, spoke directly to the camera and apologized to his former girlfriend and his fans.
"I've told Rihanna countless times and I'm telling you today, I'm truly, truly sorry that I wasn't able to handle the situation both differently and better," Brown said.
At the beginning of the two-minute clip, Brown explains that his attorneys advised him to not speak about the situation until the legal ramifications were settled. But Brown said that ever since the February incident, he's wanted to speak about the matter. The singer expressed his "deepest regret" over the fight and said he "accepts full responsibility" for the incident.
According to the police report, on the eve of the 2009 Grammy Awards, Brown and Rihanna engaged in an altercation that left the "Umbrella" star with facial contusions. Just last month, Brown pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault. The singer will attend anger-management courses, seek therapy and perform community labor as a result of his plea deal.
Toward the end of the apology, Brown continues to express remorse. The singer said up until the incident, he was living his life in a way that would make those around him proud. Through soul searching, he said, and help from his minister and mother, Brown intends to work on himself and gain forgiveness for his actions.
"I only can pray that you forgive me, please," he said to his fans.
awwwww
tiesajhareynolds 6 months ago
Starlette619 I agree he sounds like he is reading a script. But I believe him. Can u believe rihannas taking him back
JustinGayFag109 8 months ago
i love you chris however.....forever
milagrosnery 9 months ago
F*cking woman beater! These ass-hole nerd rappers make too much money. while our entire nation is struggling financially we allow these criminals to live like kings and excuse them - in this case for beating the sh*t out of a girl.
uzi2004 11 months ago
he sounded and looked like he was going to cry ): i feel so bad for him ):
biebsbreezy1 1 year ago
reading from a script. dumb.
becca2jill 1 year ago
chris you dont have to apologize i mean u got money nigga what ever you did was normal loool i mean abnormal however, fuck it u still chris brown you got money boy so fuck what every one think's live ur life enjoy ur life hakoona matata
cabitch123 1 year ago
fake ass apology, he's obviously reading from a teleprompter
SnakeSkin950 1 year ago
Your right
jeffhardydxx 2 years ago
i believe him but it sound like hes reading from a script
starlette619 2 years ago