Chris Brown's father disapproves of his son's relationship with Rihanna

Chris Brown’s father has confirmed the worst kept secret in showbiz – the singer is hanging around with Rihanna on the sly.

Clinton Brown admitted he did not approve of the reunion and claimed the pair may be more than just good friends.

‘I do not condone everything that goes on with Chris but I love my son with all my being,’ he told Star magazine.

'I am always concerned about him... He can make his own decisions. But, as a concerned parent, I would rather they not have any involvement'.

He said his 23-year-old bad boy son insisted they were ‘friends – that’s the extent of it’ but he added: ‘When you’re that emotionally involved with someone and have a history, it could cause problems.

'Sometimes you need to cut the strings and move beyond the past'.

Brown turned on RiRi, leaving her black and blue, after a pre-Grammy Awards fight in 2009.

The Bajan beauty recently put aside their messy past to work with her ex on two new tracks, sparking outrage among fans.