Chris Brown and Rihanna are officially back together, as friends at least.

Brown recently sent an unsolicited statement to CNN on Thursday saying that he has renewed his "friendship" with Rihanna, and announced he was breaking up with his girlfriend Karrueche Tran.

"I have decided to be single to focus on my career," Brown, 23, said. "I love Karrueche very much but I don't want to see her hurt over my friendship with Rihanna. I'd rather be single allowing us to both be happy in our lives."

According to CNN, Tran tweeted a short message Wednesday that appeared directed at Brown: "Bye baby."

It was recently revealed that the two former love birds were spotted making out while partying at NYC hot spot Griffin.

According to E! News, Brown, joined by pal Bow Wow, arrived at the club first and settled into his own table, E! News confirms. Rihanna, 24, arrived later, and sat at a separate table from her ex.

"She knew he was there," a source told E!.

"At one point during the night, Brown climbed over his table to join Rihanna at hers. She then proceeded to take off his shirt before they began dancing and making out, according to an eyewitness at the club," E! wrote. "Following their PDA dance session, Brown left the club just before 4 a.m., with Rihanna hitting the road about five minutes later."

"Eyewitness Yair Devia claims he saw the duo leaving the Gansevoort Hotel together today at around 5:50 p.m. The alleged couple tricked the awaiting paparazzi by putting cones and caution tape in front of the hotel as they snuck out of the side door," E! News continued. "Brown, dressed in a 'hoodie, jeans and sneakers' entered the SUV first, followed by Rihanna in 'skinny jeans, kitten heels, a black jacket and shades,' and drove away together."

Brown is still on probation after he assaulted Rihanna back in 2009.

How do the fans feel about Rihanna and Brown's reuniting?

Comments from fans flooded the comment section on E! News. Most were not agreeing with Rihanna's allegedly decision to go back to Brown:

"Brown is an abuser, violent, cheater (he's still apparently with his girlfriend), and considering all he's said in public - not the brightest bulb. What IS the attraction with this guy? It's tough to get out of a controlling relationship, but Rihanna already got out. Why go back? It sounds like she has problems (maybe wrongly thinks violence equals passion?), hope someone in her life wants to help her!"

"Couldn't agree more! She will get what she is asking for by getting back with him!"

"I totally agree with you......if she wants to get the sh it beat out of her again oh well, it will be her own **** fault.....hopefully it won't happen and he has changed."

"No one deserves to be abused, no matter how messed up they are. I agree that it's a horrible decision to go back with him, but it's not an uncommon thing. She needs help."

"What ***** If you have no respect for yourself (Rihanna), no one else will have any respect for you (Brown). I know she'll do almost anything to get her name in the news but this is stupid--even for her."

While some were defending their confusing relationship and saying "Leave Rihanna and Chris Brown alone" and "Everyone deserves a second chance," the majority don't understand why Rihanna would put herself in a situation similar to what she has been through in the past with Brown.

What are your thoughts on the former pair getting back together? Sound off below!