Chris Brown trashed his dressing room and broke a window at the studio of US show Good Morning America after being asked about his attack on Rihanna, it has been reported.

A source close to the show told the Associated Press that security was called after the singer, who was on the show to promote his new album during an interview with Robin Roberts, lost his temper.

During his interview with Ms Roberts, she asked him about the 2009 attack on his then-girlfriend.

Asked if he had seen Rihanna since his restraining order had been lifted, he said: “Not really, I mean it’s not really a big deal to me now as far as that situation. I think I’m past that in my life and I think today ’s the album day, so that’s what I’m focused on.”

Ms Roberts laughed and thanked Mr Brown for letting her discuss that matter with him, and after the interview, Mr Brown performed.

But instead of performing another song for the online audience, as he was scheduled to do, he went to his dressing room and started smashing things, according to an insider.

In a statement, ABC News said: “As always, we ask questions that are relevant and newsworthy, and that’s what we did in this interview with Mr Brown.”

Mr Brown has been trying to rehabilitate his image since the attack on Rihanna, which occurred on the eve of the Grammys two years ago and for which he is still on probation.

After that, his once-brilliant career was tarnished. His album Graffiti released several months after that incident was a poor seller.

However, he has recently had success on the charts.

Mr Brown’s representatives did not immediately return phone calls for comment.