Rihanna faced the public on Friday (February 20) for the first time since her altercation with boyfriend Chris Brown.
Through a press release, the 21-year-old star wanted her fans to let her fans know that she is all right. The statement read, "She wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time."
This message was sent after the star’s photo was leaked onto the Web, showing a close-up of her beaten face. The photo was taken by the Los Angeles police department, who still has Brown under investigation.