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It was only a matter of time. Since news broke on Feb. 8 about Chris Brown and Rihanna's alleged altercation prior to this year's Grammy Awards, many have speculated about how severe the multiplatinum singer's injuries were.
Various media outlets reported that Rihanna's injuries were "horrific" and that photos demonstrated "devastating proof of abuse."
Unfortunately, those early police reports appear to be true.
Late Thursday evening, TMZ obtained a photo taken of the 'SOS' singer following the dispute.
The chart-topping couple's ordeal has been a topic of discussion among many celebrities, including former Def Jam president Jay-Z , who recently spoke out in support of Rihanna.
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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"This is a real situation," he said in Phoenix during NBA All-Star weekend. "You have to have compassion for others. Just imagine it being your sister or mom and then think about how we should talk about that," he continued.
"I just think we should all support her. She's going through a tough time. You have to realize she's a young girl, as well. She's very young."
Brown turned himself in to the Los Angeles Police Department on Feb. 8 and was charged with one count of felony criminal threats. He was later released on $50,000 bail. A week later, he released a statement expressing his regret.
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By: rachel on 3/17/2009 6:45PM
“All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion and desire.”
Aristotle
My concern here is that we are using the Rihanna and Chris Brown incident to stereotype men who are involved in one-off (isolated) and other minor incidents. I’m concerned about a child or children losing a good parent and a promising future, after their parents fail to resolve resolvable issues.
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By: rachel on 3/17/2009 6:47PM
The statement, “If a man hits you once, he will hit you again” is no different from, “All black people are lazy.” They are both stereotypes. Oprah’s statement, among other things, disregards the unique character traits of the individuals involved, the history of the subject relationships, and the specifics of one-off incidents, some of which may even mitigate the crime.
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By: Mike Jenkins on 3/20/2009 11:19AM
As much as I hate to say it, their are too many forces out there that want to place every young
Black man in the prison system. What he needs is
help not jail time. At his age his and her's emotions are high and extreme they both need help in controlling anger. He will need more since as a man he will be watched.
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By: Mary on 3/31/2009 8:58PM
I believe we all make mistakes in our lives, and we can only hope, we all learn from them. When and if their ready for change they will, and I'm sure the outcome to all situations they become involved in or with each other will be handled diffrently. Both reacted negative towards one another. Her on the way she handled him getting a text and him ofcourse by hitting her. I believe the best thing for all of us to do is pray for them both, and not point the finger. I wish you both good-luck!
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By: PAPA 23 on 3/28/2009 7:15PM
This shows that money doesn't make the person and that goes both ways; she has taken a more public beating this time only because someone called the police. She is so tiny he should be dealt with before going to counseling. She needs counseling also and I pray that both of them recover healthly without each other.
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By: erza on 7/12/2009 6:40AM
rihanna is my favorite singer she is very beautiful rihanna i love you you are the best
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By: Latronia on 4/07/2010 10:29AM
I think that the Bitch DeServed EveryThing that Chris Brown did to her, because EveryOne knows that She had to have Given him Damn Herpes and there's no Cure for that Disease so take that Bitch and Die with it.
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