Domestic violence and the Grammy’s
By the DivaWow, the fairly dismal Grammy show was upstaged by news of the Rihanna-Chris Brown fight, which now seems totally smackdown.
We give the Grammy’s a Grade C-minus and allow that perhaps the classiest and most inspired performance came from country star Kenny Chesney. Funny how pretty and lovely he can be when doing something simple — singing a well-written and adult song. No tiki huts and sandals, just beautiful music sung with dignity and poise. The night’s gentleman, hands down.
That said: we don’t hit women. There isn’t an excuse in the world that makes up for that. Yell, scream, punch the wall, but better, walk away. Chris Brown, if indeed he is guilty, has severely damaged a fire-hot musical career. If ever a kid, and he’s only 19 people, needs a public relations guru and a big-ass lawyer, it’s him.
Rihanna either steps up and speaks out or she stays quiet and forces him to deal with this behavior like a man.
Let this be a warning to us all: domestic violence happens to good people, not just skanks and white trash, as the movies and TV might make us think. It happens in rich homes and apparently, among the famous. If you see it happening or know it’s going on, get involved. Help that person get help.
Chris Brown needs to publicly acknowledge his conduct and apologize. NOW. Before fickle Hollywood kicks him to the curb.
We don’t hit women. No even thug rappers get a pass on this. Word.
