Chris Brown 'Confused' About His Public Image

NEW YORK — Chris Brown says he is unsure about how the public perceives him since he attacked Rihanna.

Brown beat up his ex-girlfriend in February and is on probation for the assault.

In an interview with MTV News, the 20-year-old says he's "confused" about his public image. He says that he thinks his fans "love me and support me." But he acknowledges there are people "that don't want to see me do anything ... they wanna see me kind of, basically in jail."

He also says he's trying to get past the scandal and learn from his mistakes.

"Chris Brown: The Interview," premieres on Friday – the same day Rihanna's interview airs on "20/20."

The entertainer will release his third album, "Graffiti," on Dec. 8.

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Comments

[tploomis]

Worrying about his public image is the last thing he needs to be worrying about now. He needs to worry about who he is -- what kind of a man he is -- and start working to become the kind of man he wants to be. Hopefully that includes treating others in a respectful manner and controlling his temper.

[Lordcron]

Wow.... So what happens to Re and Chris careers after the media gets through pimping and prostituting there fight? All this has done for ether of them is create enemies on both sides. It's forces fans to take sides and is now making it even harder for both of them to make money in an industry that is already getting ripped off left and right on the internet.

This is not a good career move to keep this crap going. They need to put this behind them as soon as possible. I'm tired of all the I'm sorry stuff anyway. Just do what you do best and that's make music.

[omobob]

No confusion. He is a boy who beats women, has anger control issues and is in serious denial.

[endlessirony]

Human memory is very short in 1990, Dr Dre kicked an punched Dee Barnes while several onlookers watch but no one remembers him as a woman beater. Rick James kidnapped music executive Mary Sauger, then beat her for roughly 20 hours the public doesn't remember that either. If given enough time and talent people forget even the most horrid incidents.

I am not defending what he did mind you but it's just way too premature to say what his career and public image will look like. There are still plenty of artist that are willing to work with him my gut feeling is he will be back on top again.

[sinpareil]

But in this case, Rihanna is arguably more famous than he is. The women in those other cases were not very well known. I think that will have a pretty big impact.

[CAmbiguous]

I love that Rihanna is speaking out now. I'm so impressed how she chose to be selfless and leave CB (I won't even say his name..) She's grown and is turning out to be a great role model for young women today.

I love the RIHANNA AMBER ALERT called out on her; back when this happened. It was great foreshadowing of her today! You should definitely check it out!

http://concretelyambiguous.com/truth-in-photo/powder-blue-bowties-bull-a-rihanna-amber-alert/

[GerryS]

such a stupid, violent young man----------------

[lionzion]

Next!, stop milking this story, I'm beginning to be lactose intolerant...

[OKF]

In fairness... as a "semi-Chris Brown fan", allow me to weigh in on how I view your, Public Image:

WOMAN-BEATER.

[sean6886]

Woman beater. Hope that clears it up for ya.

[LeeCalif]

public image ?............. a has been.

Brown, your 15 minutes are up.

[seedoubleyou]

No confusion, Chris. You're a jerk who beats women. That clear it up for you?

[khg1]

Pretty easy .....

You are TOAST!

[EducatedObserver]

If Mr Brown is "confused" about his public image, then perhaps he needs to hire a new set of PR people.

...Or at the minimum, a psychiatrist.

[fbs]

CB is in desperate need of Celebritarian™ aid. Until then, let's make some jokes at his expense. Q: What did Chris Brown say to Rihanna after she got 2 black eyes A: Nothing....he already told her twice. Q: Why did Chris Brown break up with Rihanna? A: He wanted to be free to hit on other women!

[TNFarmer]

Hummm, confused about his image given his actions and their exposure in the press? Seems he and a former Alaska Governor have a lot in common.