Chris Brown Interview: He Cried Writing 'Graffiti' Album After Rihanna Assault

Tue, July 3, 2012 11:24am EDT by 11 Comments

Chris opened up on a BET special about how emotional it was for him to make his ‘Grafitti’ album. Was it because of Rihanna? Read on to for more details!

Chris Brown didn’t hesitate from opening up about personal tribulations on the BET special, “Defining Moments: Chris Brown’s Journey.”
 The 25-year-old R&B star revealed that he CRIED when working on his Grafitti album which he coincidentally — or not — began working on after he violently attacked ex-girlfriend Rihanna in February 2009.

“When I put out Graffiti, at first, it was like, okay I want to do When I put out Graffiti, at first, it was like, okay I want to do Prince, Michael Jackson, mix it up, pay homage. But my situation in life, being an adult and trying to grow up, my own trials and tribulations, I just kinda focused on writing whatever I felt,” he said. “Different producers would fly in and out and I would just write, write, write. Some nights I cried, some nights I laughed so whatever you heard on that album, it was strictly from the heart.”

Looking back at his album, it definitely appears as if some songs were written about RiRi.

In his song “So Cold,” he sings: “If you ever see her. If you ever meet her. If you ever get a chance to sit down and talk to her; then tell her it’s so cold; it’s so cold, it’s so cold, here without her.”

And in “Famous Girl” Chris sings: “Drake would say that you’re the ‘Best He Ever Had;” rumors come and go; but keep your shadow everywhere you go it follows.”

Hmm! The special was definitely amazing and it was totally cool to see Chris open up about his music.

What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Weigh in below!

More Chris Brown and Rihanna:

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  3. Rihanna Tweets About Convincing Herself To Give Chris Brown A Chance

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alexishurricane

Posted at 7:42 AM on August 6, 2012  

waffle waffle waffle. although probably true, this article is poo. he’s 23 for starters. chris has been bashed and judged and they’re not just left to work things out. the relationship was volatile and it’s a poisonous love but let them get on with it. we don’t need to know their every move/breath/contact.

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electlady1

Posted at 7:34 PM on July 4, 2012  

This is his heart they came out and spoke about how he was feeling about somebody he loved. And thats what his fans want now a loving relationship between him and Riri again and we know he has it in him for her. Thats why everybody is so excited about them getting back together even her father. Riri is going thru her mourning period but thru this she knows what its like to lose somebody you love and she will except Chris back into her life. Because when somebody is gone you can’t get them back to talk with them to smile with them to tell them how you feel about them you cherish every moment because life is short. So I believe God is going to restore them back and love will be even stronger and we will fill it in there music instead of all this lust. Old school music was love new school has turn to lust that don’t last but new school is getting ready to go back to the foundation that is true love will stand no matter what and thats what Chris and Rihanna have real love.

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John2020

Posted at 5:52 PM on July 4, 2012  

He would “cry” even more if I had a chance to punch him in the head…HARD!!

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Team Breezy

Posted at 8:50 PM on July 3, 2012  

Before you post an article get the facts right. He’s not 25. He’s 23

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Laila

Posted at 7:34 PM on July 3, 2012  

Its his best album that didn’t get the appreciation. Aww of course he cried he lost the love of his life.

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Me

Posted at 7:25 PM on July 3, 2012  

Im starting to like HL. U guys are focusing on the NOW and the FACTS, and not on past issues and personal problems. Everyone has a life to live and mistakes cant hinder us from our future forever.

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keke Ora

Posted at 5:50 PM on July 3, 2012  

LOL @ he 25 and he is 23 year old and Graffi is a nice album that he did @ the time.

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Kauresha Greenez

Posted at 5:47 PM on July 3, 2012  

Lmfao saying he 25 year old. Chris Ain’t no dang 25 he is 23 year old. you Got the wrong age whoever worte this stry Need to Learn More.

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Joe

Posted at 1:35 PM on July 3, 2012  

The nigga ain’t 25, he is 23!!

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bebe

Posted at 1:03 PM on July 3, 2012  

CB also said he thought Graffatti was his best work—and I, as a fan think it was also. I love that CD.

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Charlie

Posted at 12:15 PM on July 3, 2012  

This is why I now read Hollywood Life’s articles. Because they don’t bash Chris or judge him for his past, and I respect that a lot. So I just want to say thank you for that, these days websites don’t give a flying fladoodle (LOL) about his music but rather his personal life which he no longer lives in. So, he cried? I can definetly understand that. Graffiti is without a doubt an amazing, amazing album and I’m not being biased. Each track on that album is nothing short of flawless but it’s unfortunate that album didn’t get the rightful attention it clearly deserved. If only Chris decided to re-release it next year…

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