Chris Brown cut from Timbaland track after Rihanna episode

Washington: Singer Chris Brown’s controversial Rihanna episode has forced hitmaker Timbaland to cut him from his new song. The Kiss Kiss hitmaker has been sentenced to five years` probation in August (09) and ordered to stay away from Rihanna after attacking her during an argument over a mysterious text message in February (09). According to TMZ.com, Brown’s controversy has split the music world as some peers have refused to work with the shamed star as a result of his actions. Timbaland insists he`s not one - but he has cut Brown`s vocals from new tune The One I Love. Rapper DOE, who does appear on the track, title had to be changed from Maniac because of the Brown controversy, reports Contactmusic. Timbaland`s manager, Marcus Spence, said the decision to cut Brown from the track "was a creative decision for both parties.” ANI