This document summarizes the relationship between Chris Brown and Rihanna from their early careers and success to their highly publicized domestic violence incident in 2009. It describes how they rose to fame individually, began dating, and seemed to be the faces of young hip hop before rumors of arguments and Brown getting physically abusive with Rihanna in his car, punching her and threatening her life. While Rihanna refused to testify, Brown took a plea deal for the assault charges. Their relationship ended and careers were impacted by the felony charges against Brown.