WATCH: Rihanna's controversial Man Down video

By Eleanor Young on Wednesday 1 June 2011

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She’s no stranger to a spot of controversy, but it seems super-songstress Rihanna could be about to become a topic of conversation once again.

The singer debuted intense new video Man Down in the US yesterday, and already, it has set tongues wagging…

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Shot on location in Jamaica, the Bajan beauty’s five-minute long music movie begins with her shooting a man in the back, as he makes his way through a busy street.

But as the gritty video reverts to the previous day, it soon becomes apparent Rhi’s outburst is the result of a violent, late-night struggle, which seemingly ends in rape.

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Alluding to her past, as a victim of domestic violence, Rhianna told Twitter fans: 'Its #Gritty #GULLY #Emotional #JAMRock Very strong underlying message 4 girls like me! #listentoyomama.'

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'Young girls/women all over the world...we are a lot of things!’ she added.

'We're strong innocent fun flirtatious vulnerable, and sometimes our innocence can cause us to be naïve! We always think it could NEVER be us, but in reality, it can happen to ANY of us!

'So ladies be careful and #listentoyomama. I love you and I care!'

WATCH Rihanna’s Man Down video here…

What are your thoughts on Rihanna’s controversial new offering? Let us know in the comments box below.

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Rihanna is a very sick individual. I trust that people have enough sense not to allow their daughters to look to her as a role model.
Comment by Jeyi on June 01 11:12

Why do you think she is a sick individual Jeyi? I think she is the epitome of a modern woman, in Western society anyway. Also, I think this notion of "role models" is ridiculous, don't let someone else raise your kids people.
Comment by Laura on June 02 20:09

No she is not sick. She is brilliant! Many artists aren't brave enough to channel such a crucially importnt message that allude to "women". Oh a rapist is shot by his victim (on a music video) and the wolves come out boohoo. Go rihanna :)
Comment by reader on June 03 00:00