Did Chris Brown hit Rihanna or is she faking it?

Chris Brown physically assaulted Rihanna in February 2009, an incident that was widely reported and confirmed by law enforcement. Rihanna sustained visible injuries, and Brown later accepted a plea deal for felony assault. The case drew significant media attention, highlighting issues of domestic violence. Claims that Rihanna was faking the incident are unfounded and dismissive of the serious nature of domestic abuse.