Singer apologises in web video for beating Rihanna

SINGER Chris Brown has for the first time publicly apologised for beating singer and model Rihanna, saying in a two-minute video that he’s still seeking help and wants to live his life as a role model.

Brown released the video on his website, apologising to fans and saying he is sad and ashamed of his conduct. He tells viewers that he has repeatedly apologised to Rihanna.

Brown was arrested on February 8, hours after he fought with his then-girlfriend in a rented sports car after a pre-Grammy party. According to a police affidavit, Brown tried to push the 21-year-old Barbados-born singer from the car and repeatedly hit her and choked her.