I recently read an article on ABCNEWS.com titled, “Rihanna, Chris Brown Collaboration Sparks Outrage.” I must say I was very disappointed in what some fans had to say about the collaboration. For those of you who don’t know who Rihanna or Chris Brown is and what sparked such an outrage let me explain.
Rihanna and Chris Brown are two very well-known R&B artists in the United States. They both make very good music and at one point they were in a romantic relationship with one another. That relationship dissolved about three years ago because it was said that Chris Brown was physically abusing her. It was later proven to be true because Chris Brown plead guilty to domestic assault.
Fast forward to the present; on Monday (2/27/2012) Rihanna released a remix of her song titled “Birthday Cake” featuring Chris Brown. To add to their collaboration, Chris Brown also released a remix of his song titled “Turn up the music,” guess when……….on Monday. Guess who is featured on this song………………..Rihanna.
Many people are outraged because of the physical abuse Rihanna endured while dating Chris Brown. It is said in the article that, “While some fans have expressed acceptance and even excitement about the collaboration, others are outraged, announcing their loss of respect for Rihanna after seemingly welcoming her former abuser back into her life.” You’ve got to be kidding me!! I am not by any means making light of the previous abuse; I am totally against any and all forms of abuse but what ever happened to forgiving, not forgetting, and then moving on with your life? In my opinion, not forgiving is the start of many problems in the United States. This woman forgave this man and people are outraged, why is that? I commend her for having the courage to forgive. How many times have we wronged someone? Imagine if they didn’t forgive us and held on to that anger for three or more years. Is there a thin line between what a person should forgive for and things that they shouldn’t? Could you forgive a person for what Chris Brown did to Rihanna if they did it to you? Here is something to think about; Imagine if your higher power didn’t forgive you for your transgressions.
I don't think that in most cases that sort of situation is anyone's business, except maybe close friends and family who genuinely care about her. However, once you're in the public eye you're going to receive both praise and criticism for your achievements and shortcomings. A lot of girls look up to Rihanna (sp.?) for different reasons. I think that although she is entitled to a personal life and I wish she wasn't judged so harshly for her decision... she should expect it. Furthermore, it's never acceptable for either partner to lay a hand on the other in a hurtful manner... sooo, she's basically sending the message to her fans that it is. Which I disagree with. A higher power may have forgiven Chris Brown but people always say no one should play God, so I don't think Rihanna should have let him back into her life.
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