Chris Brown and Rihanna cancel their scheduled performances at the 51st annual Grammys after it is confirmed that Chris is investigated by the LAPD for alleged assault on a female companion.
- February 9, 2009
AceShowbiz -
Amidst the cheer that is surrounding the on-going 51st annual Grammy Awards, new report surfaces, confirming that Chris Brown has been investigated by the LAPD for alleged domestic violence felony battery incident. The 19-year-old performer, according to various reports, allegedly assaulted an unidentified female companion during a heated argument on Sunday, February 8.
Chris and the reported woman were involved in a heated argument inside a car in L.A.'s Hancock Park neighborhood around 12:30 A.M. After stopping his car, the R 'n' B singer and the woman got out and the argument escalated, according to a police statement. Soon thereafter, the woman, who had visible injuries, phoned 911 and alleged Chris to have attacked her. By the time officers arrived at the scene, they found the victim, but Chris was no longer there.
"The identity of the victim will not be released," Officer April Harding has been cited as saying. "Any victim who's involved in a domestic violence incident is entitled to confidentiality." Officer Harding then added, "If police locate Brown, yes, he's subject to arrest."
In the wake of the incident, Grammy officials have publicly announced that Chris is not attending this year's Grammys. His singer girlfriend, Rihanna, also has canceled her performance on the prestigious award show. "We have just been informed that Rihanna will not be attending tonight's 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards. We're sorry she is unable to join us this evening," the Recording Academy said in a statement Sunday.
