Rihanna made a powerful statement of support for her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, by attending his criminal trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The Fenty Beauty mogul, 36, arrived discreetly at the downtown courthouse, where she took a seat in the front row alongside Rocky’s mother and sister, according to TMZ. Despite the media frenzy, Rihanna kept a low profile, wearing a black coat as she stood by the rapper amid his legal troubles.
A$AP Rocky’s Legal Battle: What’s at Stake?
Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested in 2022 at LAX for allegedly shooting his former friend, A$AP Relli, during a heated argument in Hollywood back in 2021.
The rapper is facing two felony charges of assault with a firearm and, if convicted, could face up to 24 years in prison. Earlier this month, Rocky turned down a plea deal that could have reduced his sentence to probation and six months in jail.
His Defense: A “Starter Pistol” Prop?
Rocky’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, has dismissed Relli’s accusations as a money grab, claiming the firearm seen in video surveillance was actually a “starter pistol” used as a security prop rather than a weapon.
Rihanna’s Unwavering Support
Despite the legal chaos, Rihanna’s presence in court shows she is standing by her man. The couple, who share two young sons—RZA, 2, and Riot, 1—have remained solid throughout the ordeal.
With the trial now in motion, all eyes are on Rocky’s next move and whether the defense can prove his innocence in the high-profile case.
