Chris Brown's Ex Karrueche Tran Seen in New York City Before Breakup Went Public

Model displays a somber look as she jets from the East Coast after calling it quits with the rapper

By Bruna Nessif Oct 05, 2012 1:14 AMTags
Karrueche TranJosiahW/TK/Splash News

Karrueche Tran is looking a little down, but can you blame her?

The 23-year-old model was spotted in New York City yesterday, shortly before her split with Chris Brown went public, so we can understand why she wasn't in the best of moods.

Dressed in a crop top, large sweater and jeans, a bare-faced Tran was seen leaving the Soho Trump Hotel in downtown Manhattan saying goodbye to a female friend before heading to the airport. 

Earlier today, Brown released a statement saying "I have decided to be single to focus on my career. I love Karrueche very much, but I don't want to see her hurt over my friendship with Rihanna. I'd rather be single, allowing us to both be happy in our lives."

This comes after multiple get-togethers with Ri-Ri, including reportedly cozying up together last night at Jay-Z's NYC concert, and getting caught making out at a Manhattan nightclub the night before. 

On Tuesday, Tran tweeted, "there's a difference between a man and a boy. I prefer men."