According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, misogyny is hatred or disrespect towards women. A 2007 study by Michael Cobb and William Boettcher entitled “Attitudes in Hip Hop” found that exposure to Hip Hop music increases sexist attitudes towards women (Attitudes in Hip Hop). A well-known professor in Alabama, Marcus Barker, performed an experimental research experiment and discovered that men who listened to sexually violent gangsta rap lyrics were significantly more likely to express "adversarial sexual beliefs" like the belief that men should dominate women (Attitudes in Hip Hop). Misogyny in hip hop emerged in the late 1980s and has been a feature of the music of numerous hip hop artists.

In Early 2009, the world was shocked to hear about the terrifying abuse that had taken place between teen icons Chris Brown and Rihanna, two well-known pop artists .In Paris Hiltons blog “Play by Play: What Went Down”, Perez describes exactly what happened the night of Rihanna’s abuse. According to Perez, “After Rihanna read a text message on Brown's phone from a woman, he tried to force Rihanna out of the car, but couldn't because she was wearing her seatbelt. Brown then allegedly slammed Rihanna's head against her window, and when Rihanna turned to face him, he punched her. The notes taken to the police station stated that there was blood spattered on Rihanna's clothing and the interior of the Lamborghini. Rihanna also called her assistant, according to FOX 11, leaving a message saying, "I am on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there. Brown then reportedly replied, "You just did the stupidest thing ever. I'm going to kill you," and proceeded to punch and bite Rihanna. He allegedly put her in a headlock so long that she almost lost consciousness” (Hilton). This is a form of misogyny at its worst. Also the fans reaction to the situation is included in this blog. Many radio stations no longer aired Chris Browns music, Rihanna fans began to bash Chris Brown on social networks, and there was much sympathy for Rihanna coming from her fans.

 The reactions of fans landed on the cover page of Seventeen Magazine, which is a magazine known widely. In Anne Shoket article, “Let’s talk about Rihanna and Chris Brown” Shoket describes the fans reaction to the Rihanna Chris Brow Situation as well. One of Anne Shoket’s sources who are a huge Chris Brown fan stated in an article in Seventeen Magazine, “I don't think people should judge him. Chris Brown is a great guy, so Rihanna probably did something that made him do that. He wouldn’t just hit her for any reason. Chris Brown is amazing” (Shoket 28). More than half of Chris Browns fans took his side in the situation making all kinds of excuses for his actions. Many felt it was Rihanna’s fault and she must had done something terrible wrong to cause Chris Brown to act in such manner.

Also, New York Daily News is a Newspaper that has been covering the top news from all around the nation for many years. In this article, “Rihanna & Chris Brown fight” George Rush describes the explosive fight that landed sultry singer Rihanna in the hospital. There were many who blamed Rihanna; they felt “she stepped out of her place” and Chris Brown as a man has the right to put her back in her place.

The picture above was taken of the couple just hours before the incident.