Chris Brown Denies Leaking Photos of Rihanna

R&B singer Chris Brown, 20, has denied claims that he leaked photos of a scantily clad Rihanna, 21, onto the Internet.

A representative for the "Kiss Kiss" singer tells Essence.com, "This is both a false and defamatory statement. Chris has not released or 'leaked' any photos of Rihanna (or anyone else for that matter)."

On Friday, photos of a nude female (allegedly Rihanna) found their way onto the Web. In the six self taken photos, Rihanna's face can only be identified in two of them. One picture even shows a man, who appears to be Chris Brown.

The "Disturbia" singer's record company, Island Def Jam Records, has already taken action against one Web site, asking them to take down the "unauthorized photos purported to be . . . Rihanna."

The record company called the photos a violation of "the artist's rights," but has yet to confirm or deny if the photos are of Rihanna.