Rihanna's "Man Down" Controversy

So this morning, I heard reports that Rihanna was getting a lot of backlash for her "Man Down" video as were the stations who were willing to play the video.

The main complaint I heard was concerning the man being shot in the head at the beginning of the video. Personally, I had no problem with the video. Maybe there should be a disclaimer at the beginning noting that the video is graphic but that's about it. Not to spoil it if you haven't watched it..... but watch it real quick........



waiting....

OK ....the guy clearly raped her and she was so hurt, distraught and such that she killed him. This is why our society has so much victim blaming going on.  You condemn showing one act of violence but not another.  I haven't heard complaints about her "suggesting" that a rape happened.  Also, in her son its not as though she says she supports what she did. She knew it was wrong but it was all she could do not to go crazy essentially is how it plays out.

What do you think? Should they not have shown the shot? Is a disclaimer enough? Is this a sign victim blaming will never get better?

Rihanna - Man Down Premiere

Rhi Rhi does right by my new found fandom!!

Rihanna - California King Bed (CKB) Video

What do you think?



Rihanna Navy is going crazy!!

Rihanna on American Idol

Not bad Rhi Rhi!! I actually love her album and this song!! It's great.

photo via YBF

How do you thing she did.  I wonder what her next hair move will be.  These red wigs are at the end of their lifespan for her I'm sure.  She likes to keep it fresh.

Rihanna - "Loud" Album Art

So..."The Relevant Heaux" has released the album art for her new album "Loud".

I like it!! The album drops November 15, 2010. I'm actually looking forward to it because i was def. feeling Rated R. (which dropped a year ago from the new albums release date...).


Anyway...about RhiRhi and the red hair....i guess she's fully embracing her inner (now outer) Jessica Rabbit!!