Rihanna Looks Gorgeous, Alludes to Chris Brown in New 'Diamonds' Music Video

Rihanna Looks Gorgeous, Alludes to Chris Brown in New 'Diamonds' Music Video:
(YouTube)Almost immediately after Rihanna unveiled the music video for her new single "Diamonds," rumors began swirling that the Anthony Mandler-directed piece featured a cameo by none other than Chris Brown. Viewers noted that among the many starkly beautiful images visited during the clip there's a shot of Rihanna's uniquely tattooed hand clutching at a heavily inked male arm — one with a full sleeve that could, to some, look like Chris Brown's.

Rihanna's hand is probably not clutching Chris Brown's arm in this video still. (YouTube)

It's not, unless Chris Brown has completely retouched the tats on his right arm. The arm in the video is etched much more colorfully than Brown's, as the controversial R&B performer tends to favor more subdued ink shades. But it wouldn't have been completely unreasonable to assume it was Brown's either, given the frequency with which he collaborates with Rihanna and how obvious they've made their ongoing relationship. Perhaps he was too busy to fit the shoot into his schedule.

Chris Brown rumors aside, the video is both powerful and heartbreaking, and maybe just a little dangerous. Let's hope no one tries to roll and smoke a diamond doob because of this.