The wait is over for Rihanna’s loyal fans as the controversial performer is finally back onstage through the 2009 American Music Awards. Rihanna’s performance was criticized by the music observers. Some liked her new edgy style in music, while the others preferred the old Rihanna sound.

Meanwhile, Rihanna is set to release her new album aptly titled ‘Rated R’. We all know that Rihanna had gone through a lot in the past few months because of the physical abused she received from her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. It was only recently when Rihanna decided to come out and tell her story to the world and warned younger girls to fight for their rights especially if they are physically and verbally abused by their partners.

Anyway, here’s Rihanna’s American Music Awards 2009 Performance Clip for Hard and Wait Your Turn:

What can you say about Rihanna’s performance? We wonder what Chris Brown’s reaction upon seeing this!

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