But ten months on it seems Rihanna has found happiness once again, after falling for baseball hunk Matt Kemp.
The singer is currently enjoying a new year break with the 25-year-old LA Dodgers star in Mexico.
In the hot-tub: Rihanna and her man lark around
Getting up close: The pair share a kiss
The new couple have been spotted cavorting in a hot tub, kissing and embracing as they relax together.
And with Kemp's hands placed possessively on Rihanna's behind, it seems they are getting along well.
The first rumours about the pair were sparked after Kemp joined her in Dubai, where the Umbrella singer was performing on New Year's eve.
Rated R: Rihanna plants a kiss on her new boyfriend, baseball player Matt Kemp during a holiday in Mexico
A source told website Hollywoodlife: 'Rihanna and Matt are starting to get serious – he even followed her to Dubai for New Year's. Rihanna likes him because he’s such a gentleman… and super sexy!'
Although Rihanna originally hails from Barbados she lives in Los Angeles, as does her new love.
In a recent interview he talked about his ideal partner.
In you come: Rihanna joins her new man in the hot-tub
That's the most part, independent,' he said. 'Somebody who can go off and do their own thing and not have to worry about me all the time.'
This time last year Rihanna was in a relationship with fellow popstar Brown, which ended in a bitter bust-up in February.
Rihanna was pictured bruised and battered and Brown was subsequently sentenced to five years of probation and a year of domestic violence counselling after admitting assault.
Getting to know you: The couple share a quiet moment
