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Rihanna Hopes To Help Victims Of Domestic Violence

November 3, 2009


Rihanna's rocky relationship with Chris Brown may be over but the "Umbrella" singer is just starting to talk about her experience with domestic violence.

"My story was broadcast all over the world for people to see, and they have followed every step of my recovery," Rihanna says in the December issue of Glamour. The 21-year-old songstress was assaulted by her Chris in February during a spat.

"The positive thing that has come out of my situation is that people can learn from that. I want to give as much insight as I can to young women, because I feel like I represent a voice that really isn't heard. Now I can help speak for those women."

And as a victim of domestic violence, Rihanna says she was upset that a photo of her bruised face became public. "That is not a photo you would show to anybody," she said. "I felt completely taken advantage of ... like people were making it into a fun topic ... and it's my life. I was disappointed, especially when I found out the photo was [supposedly leaked by] two women."

Of the assault and its aftermath, Rihanna — whose new album Rated R debuts this month — says, "It has taught me so much."

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Why do all celebrities have to do this? "Help" others! Please! Just do your job. You're NOT qualified to "HELP" others. You couldn't even "HELP" yourself!
-- Anonymous

Why are all of you so mean? it was a terrible things that happened to her and she does't need typical girls wearing her down with stupid comments like yalls!!! Grow up! and peaches, im sure u like her music! so get over it!
-- Stephanie

we out here are being taken advantage of!! your a loser! go back to your home land!!!
-- peaches

You go girl!!!
-- ANNE

OMG please dont let her help anybody but herself I know when she left that award show where Kanye showed out with Jay Z while Beyonce went home she was a tramp and she better watch out because Beyonce doesnt look like the type to take too much mess.She is as guilty as Chris and the police always side with the crying,lying woman she wants to ruin his CD sales shes bitter
-- Miz P

to california surfer: Rihanna did not sing Halo, that was beyonce
-- Anonymous

Lets let this go and focus on fiding a cure for cancer and HIV. If this was a poor person would all of you care (NO). Rihanna let this be a life lesson learned.
-- Tinker

I can't wait to hear her side, Rihanna you are talented and have a heart of Gold
-- Precious

SHE OUGHT TO TRY HELPING HERSELF FIRST, WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT TO HAVE HER HELP THEM,
-- MARSHA

I totally love that song "Halo"!
-- California Surfer

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