Police investigate Drake, Chris Brown NYC bar brawl

Drake and Chris Brown

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(CBS/AP) Chris Brown reportedly tweeted a picture of himself with a gash on his chin, an injury he claims he sustained from a clash with rapper Drake's crew in a New York City nightclub.

New York City police are now investigating the bar brawl between the two hip hop stars.

Pictures: Chris Brown

Police say five people were injured in the fight at club W.I.P. early Thursday morning, where people from both entourages were tossing bottles. Police say the injuries were mostly minor lacerations.

It's not clear what prompted the fight. Both Brown and Drake dated singer Rihanna, but Brown remains on supervised probation for beating her in 2009. Rihanna performed on Drake's hit, "Take Care."

Brown tweeted a photo of himself with a cut chin, then later removed it, as well as other messages about the fight.

A representative for Drake issued a statement denying that the rapper was involved.

"Drake did not participate in any wrongdoing of any kind last night at W.i.P. He was on his way out of the club when the altercation began," said the rep, reports TMZ."[Drake] did not engage in any activity which resulted in injury to person or damage to property."

[Choons]

you IDIOTS nearly ended the career of SPURS guard Tony Parker. He was in the bar and got cornea damage from broken glass. I hope the police file charges on BOTH of you morons.

[ThatHotGrl]

No body really cares, they are both OLD NEWS, as Rwanna Be is

[fat_albert_camus]

This was a publicity stunt that was arranged beforehand by their managers.

[guyfrompa46]

Ah two talentless thugs.. Tough guys throwing bottles.. PUSSYS

[ReckonedTruth]

This brawl (Drake & Chris) reminded of the brawl between Kid Rock & Tommy Lee at an award show back in 2007.. BOTH Kid Rock & Tommy Lee are also talentles and P&&YS!

[tiredofthebs]

This "cat fight" is news?! Drake & Chris Brown .... both girls. I guess Rihanna was the only other girl Chrissy could handle.

[Choons]

looks like it won't be long until Chris Brown joins Tupac performing as a hologram

[bobnjersey]

[It's not clear what prompted the fight.]
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hmmmm ... they're in a bar ... what could it be?

[Bojax39]

Proving that despite money and fame, thugs will be thugs.