The beautiful singer, Rihanna, spoke publicly for the first time with 20/20's Diane Sawyer regarding last February when she was brutally beaten by ex-boyfriend and R&B artist Chris Brown. The pop star said she decided to speak up after she realized that she might be able to help other girls who are facing domestic violence. The interview was extremely emotional for the artist. Brown told MTV he respects Rihanna's right to speak up, but he said he believes the details of what happened that night should be a private matter between them. You can watch the full interview inside. Be sure to share your thoughts and support for Rihanna inside.

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