Not the first time Chris Brown abused me, Rihanna tells police: report
Pop princess Rihanna reportedly has told cops that boyfriend Chris Brown had a history of abusing her even before a weekend attack that left her bruised and bloodied.
Citing a confidential police file, TMZ.com reported Thursday that Rihanna told investigators Brown’s violence was ongoing – and escalating.
No details of prior abuse were given.
Brown’s attorney Mark Geragos has declined comment.
As the Daily News first reported, the shocking fight that landed Rihanna in the hospital ignited when Brown got a suggestive text message from another young woman following a pre-Grammy party Saturday night.
“He got a booty call. He got a text. Rihanna saw it and she got upset. They started to argue. She got out of the car. He wanted her to get back in, so he grabbed her,” the well-placed music industry source said.
“She pulled away. That’s when she’s told people he hit her,” the source said.
Rihanna, 20, had “visible injuries” when cops arrived, and she’s been cooperating with the investigation while freezing out Brown, the source said.
When Rihanna gave him the cold shoulder, Brown’s friends passed along signs of remorse, saying the 19-year-old R&B sensation “feels very bad.”
Brown, meanwhile, is due for another interview with investigators building a case against her boyfriend. He was booked on suspicion of making criminal threats Sunday night and released on $50,000 bail.
According to TMZ’s review of the police report, Rihanna took the keys out of the ignition of the couple’s rented Lamborghini and enraged Brown when she “faked a call” to someone during the fight, saying something like “he’s dropping me off,” and “make sure the cops are there.”
That’s when Brown spat out, “I’m going to kill you,” TMZ reports, citing the police report.
Another source disputed suggestions the sultry singer was asking for trouble by stealing the keys or making provocative statements.
“Sadly, someone is trying to portray her as the aggressor. She’s no shrinking violet but there’s no reason to believe she went crazy,” the source said.
Ironically, both stars are up for one of NAACP’s Image Awards. Brown is up for the same prize he won last year – outstanding male artist. Rihanna is in the running for outstanding female artist.
It’s unclear whether either star plans to attend the ceremony, which takes place on Thursday.
Not the first time Chris Brown abused me, Rihanna tells police: report
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