Spring Break
Chris Brown's new (old) girlfriend
Kevin Duffy
Issue date: 4/20/09 Section: Focus
After Chris Brown assaulted ex-girlfriend Rihanna on Feb. 8, it seemed like he'd be lucky to avoid jailtime, let alone get back together with the R&B goddess. However, after Rihanna regained consciousness and all her bruises healed, rumors were flying that she had taken Brown back.
Those were quickly dispelled after news leaked that Brown has moved on and found a new girlfriend. Well, kind of. Brown is reportedly dating his ex-girlfriend, Erica Jackson, a 2007 graduate from Mary Washington University.
A source close to Brown (even closer than Rihanna) confirmed the relationship to the New York Daily News.
"[Chris and Erica] met in Virginia, where he's from," the source told the Daily News. "They dated back in the day and reconnected a few weeks ago when Chris was in town. They've been spending a lot of time together, but things only really heated up over the last two weeks."
I'd like to applaud Brown for this remarkable accomplishment. Normally, after a man beats down a woman and the incident is all over the newspapers and TV, that guy will has trouble finding a new girl. I can't imagine that women would be line to take the next punch from Brown. But somehow, he's landed quite a nice catch in Jackson, especially considering she is a sexy older woman. He's rebounded nicely from that utter disaster, although that doesn't clear his name at all.
Now on to Jackson. If I take my hat off to Brown - which I do, kind of, because of how quickly he's landed a new girl after the crazy stunt he pulled - then I'm leaving my hat on for Jackson. What is this girl thinking? I've checked out her Facebook default picture - she's a good-looking girl. She could do a little better.
Let's hold on a second here. Brown is a fine piece of man candy. And he's certainly not short on cash either. But, honestly, if Jackson wanted to date a rich, hunky pop culture icon, she certainly could have picked one who doesn't enjoy slapping women around. For example, there's Usher. Big-time celebrity, great voice, deep pockets, rock-hard abs and a reputation for treating women with average-to-above average respect. Plus, he's a bit older than Brown (30 years old), so Jackson probably wouldn't have to put up with the immature fart jokes that 19-year-old Brown probably makes on a daily basis.
How about Ne-Yo? Nobody has style like that dude. He was arrested for reckless driving in February 2008, but as far as we know, Ne-Yo has never inflicted pain upon an innocent - and beautiful - human being like Rihanna.
Then there's Terius Youngdell Nash, better known as The Dream. Essentially, he has everything Chris Brown does - except those dance moves - minus the extreme sexism and rage. The list doesn't stop there, either. I could go on forever. Bow Wow, Kevin Durant, Matthew McConaughey - they're all single.
Jackson disgraced all women by passing up the opportunity to date - or at least track down and stalk - these All-American men. My advice to her: end things now with Brown or take some boxing lessons. Good luck, Erica.
Those were quickly dispelled after news leaked that Brown has moved on and found a new girlfriend. Well, kind of. Brown is reportedly dating his ex-girlfriend, Erica Jackson, a 2007 graduate from Mary Washington University.
A source close to Brown (even closer than Rihanna) confirmed the relationship to the New York Daily News.
"[Chris and Erica] met in Virginia, where he's from," the source told the Daily News. "They dated back in the day and reconnected a few weeks ago when Chris was in town. They've been spending a lot of time together, but things only really heated up over the last two weeks."
I'd like to applaud Brown for this remarkable accomplishment. Normally, after a man beats down a woman and the incident is all over the newspapers and TV, that guy will has trouble finding a new girl. I can't imagine that women would be line to take the next punch from Brown. But somehow, he's landed quite a nice catch in Jackson, especially considering she is a sexy older woman. He's rebounded nicely from that utter disaster, although that doesn't clear his name at all.
Now on to Jackson. If I take my hat off to Brown - which I do, kind of, because of how quickly he's landed a new girl after the crazy stunt he pulled - then I'm leaving my hat on for Jackson. What is this girl thinking? I've checked out her Facebook default picture - she's a good-looking girl. She could do a little better.
Let's hold on a second here. Brown is a fine piece of man candy. And he's certainly not short on cash either. But, honestly, if Jackson wanted to date a rich, hunky pop culture icon, she certainly could have picked one who doesn't enjoy slapping women around. For example, there's Usher. Big-time celebrity, great voice, deep pockets, rock-hard abs and a reputation for treating women with average-to-above average respect. Plus, he's a bit older than Brown (30 years old), so Jackson probably wouldn't have to put up with the immature fart jokes that 19-year-old Brown probably makes on a daily basis.
How about Ne-Yo? Nobody has style like that dude. He was arrested for reckless driving in February 2008, but as far as we know, Ne-Yo has never inflicted pain upon an innocent - and beautiful - human being like Rihanna.
Then there's Terius Youngdell Nash, better known as The Dream. Essentially, he has everything Chris Brown does - except those dance moves - minus the extreme sexism and rage. The list doesn't stop there, either. I could go on forever. Bow Wow, Kevin Durant, Matthew McConaughey - they're all single.
Jackson disgraced all women by passing up the opportunity to date - or at least track down and stalk - these All-American men. My advice to her: end things now with Brown or take some boxing lessons. Good luck, Erica.
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MzApril0425
posted 4/20/09 @ 10:02 AM EST
First of all Usher is MARRIED!!! Duh!!! Secondly, its been reported that The Dream is dating Christina Millian. Lastly, if Erica Jackson is dating Chris Brown thats none of your business just like its none of your business what goes on in his or Rhianna's personal life. (Continued…)
Shauna
posted 4/20/09 @ 10:17 AM EST
lol I love chris brown but i have to admit that made me laugh especially about the farting jokes but seriously LEAVE him alone rihanna is no godess shes a cunt can't stand her. (Continued…)
SAVCHiCK08
posted 4/20/09 @ 11:49 AM EST
Yall actin like Chris Brown is wrong all by himself. If Rihanna had beat his ass then he would've been a sissy, but I mean come on what did rihanna do to provoke him. (Continued…)
letria
posted 4/20/09 @ 12:05 PM EST
hell yea chris brown need to leave her azz along even tho3 he hit her he waz wrong nd she need to move on wit her damn life
Rachel
posted 4/20/09 @ 6:43 PM EST
are you dumb, or just trying to be ? chris brown denied the rumor that he was dating erica or natalie from girlicious, i didn't even read the all thing but i can see that it's totally dumb, like move on man, get a life, you're all here being mean but that as happen to chris too. (Continued…)
sally
posted 4/20/09 @ 10:09 PM EST
are you smoking crack?! Usher is married idiot; secondly why the hell do you care about the unknown girl and why she's with Chris Brown. Lastly, I think a lot of girls would still go out w/Chris Brown and they'd keep their damn hands to themselves in the first place. (Continued…)
Trixie
posted 4/20/09 @ 10:12 PM EST
Whoever wrote this article is a dummy. Chris is the man and any girl would be LUCKY to be with him fart jokes and all. Just because he and Ri ended their relationship with a physical altercation doesn't mean Chris likes to hit women, what a dumb assumption. (Continued…)
annoyed
posted 4/21/09 @ 12:58 AM EST
For the love of God, stop trashing Chris Brown around, he is from a decent home-stop digging dirt up, no one was there that night but chris and Rihanna. (Continued…)
WOW
posted 4/21/09 @ 1:14 PM EST
Wow, everyone who is commenting must be 12 years old to defend a guy who brutally attacks his girlfriend. No matter if he was provoked or not, a person should never lay their hands on another like that. (Continued…)
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