After about fives months of silence, Chris Brown has publicly apologized for assaulting Rihanna.

TMZ.com is hosting his apology video, which runs just over two minutes. In it, Brown explains that he has not spoken publicly until now under his attorney’s advice. He repeatedly expresses regret and emphasizes that violence is unacceptable.

So is it a genuine apology, a calculated career move, or both? Check it out and decide for yourself.

Ashley Dean is a Blast staff writer