Rihanna: Spotted Out in New York City!

Having rarely been seen since she was allegedly assaulted by boyfriend Chris Brown, Rihanna was spotted out and about in New York City on Friday afternoon (March 13).

Accompanied by her bodyguard, the "Umbrella" songstress sported sunglasses to cover up her face as she made her way around the Big Apple clad in a stylish ensemble with black leather boots.

Meanwhile, the latest reports tell that all of the talk surrounding a Rihanna and Chris Brown duet is untrue - as the two have not recorded anything together.

"Contrary to published reports, Chris Brown and Rihanna did not record a duet after the incident," an inside source told People magazine.

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Enjoy the pictures of Rihanna stepping out in New York City (March 13).