Rihanna has had her say on national TV for the last week or so. So now it's poor Chris Brown who gets his turn to spout off. And his message?

His former girlfriend just needs to clam up.

Way to show remorse, Chris.

According to the Sun in the UK, Brown has released a statement through his record company that reads:"While I respect Rihanna's right to discuss the specific events of February 8, I maintain my position that all of the details should remain a private matter between us."

By "events of February 8," we guess he means beating Rihanna until her face was swollen and bleeding. And by "a private matter," we suppose he's referring to himself, Rihanna and the criminal justice system that sentenced him to six months of community service, a year of counseling and another five years probation. 

Stay classy, Chris.

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