Chris Brown begs fans for help

Reuters

HELP: Chris Brown has reportedly had trouble scoring airplay since his assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

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Chris Brown has begged his fans to help make him "relevant" again.

The R&B star was sentenced to five years' probation and six months' community labour after he admitting punching, biting and choking his ex-girlfriend Rihanna in a car in February 2009. He was also barred from contacting the singer for five years and told to attend domestic violence classes for 52 weeks.

Since the assault Chris' career has plummeted. He struggled to fill venues when playing a series of shows last year, and lashed out at the industry on his Twitter page claiming stores weren't even stocking his new record.

The 20-year-old has now recorded a message for his fans on SayNow.com, a website which lets artists speak to those who follow them. "Hey what's up y'all it's CB. Um... well I ain't ever really did this but right now I just need all of my fans' help. I need all of the fans I have, I need your help," he says. "It's crazy because a lot of radio stations aren't playing my records. They're not being as supportive - and I wouldn't expect them too. But, in everything you guys do you have the power to bring me back because that's all I need. You guys, no one else can do that expect the fans."

Chris explains he has done everything he can to try and kick-start his career, and doesn't know what other steps he can take. He insists he is only in the industry for his fans, and hopes they can help him

"I don't know what else to say, there's nothing else I can do, I'm doing everything I need to do. I'm a better guy. But it's on ya'll because my singing and my music, I do it all for y'all and the love and everything else," he says. "But it won't be possible if I'm not relevant on the radio and it won't be possible for me to be an artist if I don't get support from people who give artists as outlet. I can't be an underground mix-tape artist! And so, that's where we are. I just want all my fans to help me. I love you, peace."