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Jay Z On Rihanna and Chris Brown: "This is a Real Situation"

February 15, 2009
by: 
 Dion RaBouin

Ever since the horrific news broke out of the Chris Brown and Rihanna tragedy, everyone has been wondering what rap mogul Jay Z has to say.

Jay Z discovered Rihanna in 2004 when he was President of Def Jam and took her under his wing.

Hollyscoop caught up with Jay Z at the 'Third Annual Two Kings Dinner' in Phoenix, Arizona where he was hosting with NBA star Lebron James during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

In response to the reports about Chris Brown allegedly attacking Rihanna, Jay Z said, "It's not a sound byte, this is a real situation. 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."

Jay Z didn’t comment on Chris Brown, but did show his support for Rihanna. "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."

Now that we’ve heard what Jay Z has to say, do you think it’s time for both Chris Brown and Rihanna to come out and address the issue? We'd love to hear Rihanna speak out about domestic violence and be the voice for all young women who have found themselves in similar situations.

We’re hoping talk show Queen Oprah is working overtime to land this interview, because you know she will get to the bottom of things.
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Reader Comments
10:26AM 02/17/09 Jana
Chris Brown was a role model for young black men & these are his actions...HE BEAT HER UNCONSCIOUS!!!! this is hardly "blowing things out of proportion"!!!
6:24AM 02/17/09 Lizz
To samia's first comment, there wouldn't be this much publicity about it if it wasn't true retard!!
0:50PM 02/16/09 nikkinik34
I THINK THE WHOLE THING IS OUTTA CONTROL. OKAY HE SLAPPED HER AROUND HE'S BEING PUNISHED.. HARSHLY IN FACT AND I THINK ITS SHOULD BE DONE WIT SO THEY CAN MOVE ON AND CONTINUE 2 MAKE THE GREAT MUSIC THAT THEY MAKE.
9:53PM 02/15/09 gevo
i wanna know what happen from rehiana
8:10AM 02/15/09 aboveaverage
"...he was President of Def Jam and has been her protégé ever since." So Jay-Z "discovered" Rihanna and then he became HER protege? You guys dont have an editor? lol
7:03AM 02/15/09 Sarahpalin
oh ya good one samia if shes not bruised then let her get out of the house and talk about it...where is she? your bs you dont know her your just talking stupid, let me guess rihanna got beat up by others too..if you know rihanna tell her fans want to see her
6:52AM 02/15/09 samia
U dont know the facts I am from Barbados and Rihanna is home not as bruised as tmz puts its.If she is why allow to leave the US
6:49AM 02/15/09 samia
U no what sarah palin u are damm.
6:45AM 02/15/09 Sarahpalin
samia you should shut up, thats besides the point jay z is right, this is a messed up situation and the two are sooo young, poor rihanna
6:21AM 02/15/09 Sarahpalin
he sounds pissed
6:02AM 02/15/09 samia
Jayz shut up u once hit a woman u aint no different from chris brown.Where is the proof anyway.
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