Various blog sites have reported that the reason the altercation took place between singers Chris Brown and girlfriend Rihanna on February 8, 2009, for which Brown was arrested, started over Rihanna supposedly infecting Brown with Herpes. Brown is said to be suffering from blisters on his lips and genitals from the STD.24 Hour Hip Hop: Rihanna Slangin That H? (February 9, 2009) Guardian: Rihanna cancels appearance... (February 9, 2009)
On February 27, 2009, People reported that the couple had reconciled and was spending time together in a home owned by producer Sean Combs.People: Rihanna and Brown Are Back Together (February 27, 2009)
Rihanna Fast Facts
- Name: Robyn Rihanna Fenty
- Born: February 20, 1988
- Genre: R&B/Pop
- Origin: St. Michael, Barbados
- Active: 2005 - Present
- Albums: 3
- Label: Def Jam Records
- Grammy Awards: 1 (for "Umbrella")
- Signed by Jay-Z
- Voted "Favorite Female Artist" in the soul/R&B category and "Favorite Female Artist" in the pop/rock artist category on the American Music Awards on November 23, 2008
Chris Brown Fast Facts
- Name: Christopher Maurice Brown
- Born: May 5, 1989
- Genres: Pop-R&B
- Origin: Tappahannock, Virginia
- Active: 2005-present
- Albums: 2
- Label: Jive Records
- Awards: 2 BET Awards, 3 Billboard Awards
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Chris Brown was arrested on February 8, 2009, for alleged assault on RihannaGuardian: Rihanna cancels appearance... (February 9, 2009)
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Brown and Rihanna were reportedly arguing in their car at 12
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The argument was said to have turned violent, resulting in visible injuries on RihannaGuardian: Rihanna cancels appearance... (February 9, 2009)
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It is being rumored that the argument started over Rihanna supposedly giving Brown Herpes24 Hour Hip Hop: Rihanna Slangin That H? (February 9, 2009)
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Brown is said to be suffering from lip and genital blisters as a result of the Herpes24 Hour Hip Hop: Rihanna Slangin That H? (February 9, 2009)
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Brown was charged with one count of felony criminal threatsGuardian: Rihanna cancels appearance... (February 9, 2009)
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Brown was released after posting bail
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Both Brown and Rihanna canceled their Grammy performances because of the incidentGuardian: Rihanna cancels appearance... (February 9, 2009)
