Chris Brown: 'I Ain't A Monster'

For the first time since his alleged beating of Rihanna in February, 19-year-old Chris Brown is speaking out and he's chosen YouTube as his source.

The singer uploaded a grainy video recorded at Shaquille O’Neal’s home, while in the studio with Bow Wow, where he addresses his forthcoming album and declares "I Ain't A Monster".

The prime example of stupidity, in fact, I think Usher hit the nail on the head a couple months ago, when he said the singer just doesn't seem remorseful. And with that said, how can we as an audience even began to think of him as anything more than a monster, if he refuses to take any responsibility for his actions. Furthermore, any respect we had for him, which was already nearly extinct, just continues to lose its value with these worthless statements.

As for Rihanna, her team seems to be milking this situation for all its worth, with their constant tipping the paparazzi off for photo ops, but realistically, I can't say I blame them given it does keep her name out there.