Rihanna, Chris Brown, And Drake Expected To Collide At MTV VMAs

By Popular Critic | Published on August 23, 2012

If there is nothing more awkward than Chris Brown, Rihanna and Drake being in the same room it’s Chris Brown, Rihanna and Drake being in the same room after the songstress interview with Oprah. The “Man Down” singer openly admitted that she believed that Brown was the love of her life and they will always love each other. It’s no secret that Drake was once heartbroken by the Bajan beauty – he put it plainly in his songs. Awkward.

The MTV Video Music Awards is one of the most anticipated award shows of the season, but according to a source, there might be some drama backstage at this year’s show. Rihanna, Chris Brown and Drake are all nominated and scheduled to appear at the show on September 6. According to a source, MTV is hoping there will be an altercation so they can boost ratings. “They are hoping a fight breaks out. Ratings galore,” the source told Us Weekly. “Notice Drake and Chris are both up for Best Male Video.”

Brown and Drake famously had a brawl in a night club back in June after Drake allegedly sent Brown a message admitting he was sleeping with Rihanna. “It was a lot of pushing and shoving,” said another source to Us Weekly. “People were picking up ice buckets in case they had to throw it. They tore the club apart. It was bad. People went to the hospital!”

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