Rihanna beau clarifies restraining order

Matt Kemp has denied speculation that he was violent to one of his ex-girlfriends.

The LA Dodgers star, who is reportedly dating Rihanna, sparked controversy when it emerged that one of his former partners had filed a restraining order against him.

However, Kemp's agent Dave Stewart and his ex-girlfriend Felisha Terrell have now insisted that domestic violence was not involved.

"Matt dated Felisha about two years ago and decided to end their relationship," Stewart told E! News. "She chose to file a complaint and shortly thereafter, on her own accord, decided to drop it based on the fact that the statements made within it were false.

"She has very recently said that she has no issue whatsoever with Matt and that she and Matt consider this to be a non-issue. Matt Kemp is a consummate Midwestern gentleman who has never displayed any act of violence towards a woman."

Meanwhile, a representative for Terrell added: "During the course of the relationship there was a restraining order filed by Felisha but it had nothing to do with domestic violence and to be clear Matt was never physically abusive towards Felisha nor did she fear for her life.

"The restraining order was subsequently vacated. They have both moved on separately but remain amicable."

Rihanna's ex-partner Chris Brown was convicted last year after assaulting the singer before the Grammys.