There’s been no strong, en masse media message that has emphasised that Brown’s behaviour is totally unacceptable. Until that happens, idiots will still continue to think that Rihanna was responsible for her attack, and Chris Brown will be able to consign the incident to the past whilst his ascent continues.

I’m so OVER the people with power - awards bookers, radio station heads, record label executives - not having an opinion on this, not coming down on Chris Brown like twelve tons of bricks, failing to make the decision not to legitimise your deeply unacceptable behaviour.