But Brown's most recent ex Karrueche Tran had no qualms about being seen arriving for the big event and happily posed solo for photographers.
Brown and Rihanna famously had an acrimonious break-up in 2009 after Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault following reports he had beaten the singer.
They later rekindled their romance in 2012 but split for good in 2013.
Rihanna skips the red carpet as ex Chris Brown and her former love rival Karrueche also avoid each other at BET Awards1
Rihanna avoided what could have been a very awkward situation on Sunday by skipping the red carpet arrivals at the BET Awards in Los Angeles.
The R&B artist, 27, was seen already in her seat inside the Microsoft Theatre while her ex Chris Brown, 26, posed for photographs outside.
Her decision comes one week after she and rumored new beau Karim Benzema almost came face to face with Brown at Hollywood nightclub Hooray Henry's.
But Brown's most recent ex Karrueche Tran had no qualms about being seen arriving for the big event and happily posed solo for photographers.
Brown and Rihanna famously had an acrimonious break-up in 2009 after Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault following reports he had beaten the singer.
They later rekindled their romance in 2012 but split for good in 2013.
But Brown's most recent ex Karrueche Tran had no qualms about being seen arriving for the big event and happily posed solo for photographers.
Brown and Rihanna famously had an acrimonious break-up in 2009 after Brown pleaded guilty to felony assault following reports he had beaten the singer.
They later rekindled their romance in 2012 but split for good in 2013.