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Why Would Rihanna Do a Song With Chris Brown?

By Amos Barshad at

Yesterday, Rihanna and Chris Brown released two new collaborations: the remix to her song “Birthday Cake” and the remix to his song “Turn Up the Music.” Brown had previously appeared on her song “Bad Girl” and also has a songwriting credit on “Disturbia." But this is, of course, the first time the two have collaborated since he assaulted her.

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