Natalia Zoppa defends Chris Brown and says she was ‘happy’ US rapper held her by the throat

Natalia Zoppa defended controversial American rapper Chris Brown today after he grabbed her by the neck during a provocative dance routine, saying: “I loved every minute of it.”

The 23-year-old former Love Island contestant was chosen from the audience by Brown, 33, at his concert in Manchester on Monday night as part of his routine to serenade a fan on stage.

Brown, who assaulted his then-girlfriend Rhianna in 2009, faced backlash for the performance after straddling Natalia and grabbing her by the neck.

But Natalia has insisted she was “happy” to be involved despite critics claiming she was sexualizing violence and displaying “controlling behaviour”.

She told MailOnline: ‘Why do people assume the worst? It’s actually annoying. I loved every minute of it.’

The former Love Island contestant was chosen from the audience by Brown at his concert in Manchester on Monday night as part of his routine to “serenade” a fan on stage.

Reality star Natalia, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2020, told MailOnline: ‘Why do people assume the worst? It’s actually annoying. I loved every minute of it.’

Natalia, a reality star and OnlyFans model, said she had seen Brown’s performances before and was willing to volunteer for the moment on stage.

She added: ‘I’ve seen previous dances that he’s done, and I knew what the routine was. She was more than happy to participate.’

Defending the way Brown touched her, she insisted: “He barely got a hold of me.”

The R&B star performed the routine while singing the song Take You Down, holding Natalia’s hand, kissing her neck and thrusting her hips as she straddled the TV star, who was sitting on a chair in the middle of the room. scenery.

Critics criticized the scene, calling it “disturbing” and said that Natalia was treated “like a piece of meat”.

They claimed that Brown is sending a “dangerous message to young people” with his routine.

One mother said she found the video “scary” because it can lead “impressionable children” to believe that grabbing a woman by the throat is acceptable.

Other fans said that Natalia “didn’t look awkward at all” and assumed that the routine had been rehearsed.

Brown performed the same moves, grabbing another woman in the audience by the throat, during her show in Berlin.

Brown performed the seductive routine while singing the song Take You Down, holding Natalia’s hand, kissing her neck and thrusting her hips as she straddled the reality star.

Some viewers found the scene “disturbing”, believe Natalia was treated “like a piece of meat” and say Brown could be sending a “dangerous message to young people”.

Natalia feels some critics have overreacted and says she was ‘happy’ to take part in the singer’s ‘serenade’

Brown performed the same moves, grabbing another woman in the audience by the throat, during her show in Berlin, with many of her fans eager to be the next to take part.

Brown was convicted of domestic violence against superstar Rihanna 14 years ago.

He left her with facial injuries so severe that she required hospital treatment after attacking her in her car.

He pleaded guilty to one count of felony assault and was sentenced to five years probation, one year of domestic violence counseling, and six months of community service.

He also received a five-year restraining order that required him to stay 50 yards away from Rihanna at all times, reducing it to 10 at public events.

He admitted to breaking Rihanna’s lip and leaving her “spitting blood” while attacking her, in the documentary Welcome To My Life.

Another ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, claimed that Brown punched her twice in the stomach and pushed her down the stairs during their relationship.

Nightclub photographer Bennie L. Vines also considered pressing charges against Brown after the singer allegedly punched him for taking pictures during a promotional appearance.

While he was also arrested in a dramatic confrontation at his home in 2016 after beauty pageant winner Baylee Curran accused him of holding a gun to her head.

Despite Brown’s history of violence against Rihanna, she agreed to record music with him on his album ‘Unapologetic’ in 2012.

Natalia found fame on Love Island winter 2020, walking into the villa like a Casa Amor bombshell.