In Chris Brown‘s first interview since the altercation with ex-girlfriend Rihanna this past February [click to read], the young singer spoke on several different topics, including his current relationship (or lackthereof) with Rihanna, his rumored issues with Jay-Z and Oprah, and the steps he’s taking to redeem himself in the eyes of the public.
When radio host Angie Martinez asked him about his rumored dissatisfaction with Oprah and the talk-show host’s handling of the incident [click to read], he confirmed that he was indeed angry with her. “I don’t dis her because I respect what she does for women around the world,” Brownsaid. “But we did so many things together as far as me working for her schools in Africa, that I feel at the time I needed a helping hand, not for my career, but as a person, instead of her pointing fingers.” He went on to say that other figures like Will Smith and Diddy called him on the phone to reach out to him. “As a young man, I needed older black role models to mold me. I didn’t need people bashing me or shutting the door on me.”
In addition, Brown spoke on the previously circulated rumor that Jay-Z was the reason that he was not invited to perform at the BET Awards [click to read]. “I have no issues with dude,” assuredBrown. “Honestly, I don’t know and I don’t think it was him.”
He also divulged that he is going to counseling, and is doing different community services of his own volition. “At the end of the day, people don’t realize I’m human. I go home, hurt, cry, feel pain, embarrassment, ashamed…but people can’t expect me to walk around everyday of my life frowning. Life is too short. I love my life and I love my fans and I love me. I’m sorry for what I’ve done, but the only person that can judge me is God.”
