Rita Ora has defended collaborator Chris Brown’s bad boy past, insisting that “no one cares” as long as he keeps making good music.

During an interview with The Sun, the ‘Poison’ singer - who has worked with Breezy on a tune for her new LP - spoke out in support of Chris, implying that behaviour such as his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna is a distant memory.

Ora explained: “Chris Brown is strong, powerful and someone that is important to me personally and professionally.

“The discrimination and all what people think? If you have a great song then no one cares.

The' X Factor'judge continued: “I love him on different levels. I see how he treats his people and he’s a good person with a good heart and a lovely family.

“It’s really nice that we finally got together because, regardless of what’s happened, the song is just amazing.”

It’s thought the 24-year old is hoping to crack the US after teaming up with Brown, with reports claiming their duet might be her next single.