The rapper rejected a plea deal and faces trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.
Rihanna showed up at his Los Angeles trial — where he’s charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm — for the first time on Wednesday, sitting between his sister and mother as his former friend testified about the moment he alleges Rocky fired at him.
Rihanna was present for the rapper's ongoing trial, which marks the first time she has expressed public support for Rocky since the case began.
A$AP Rocky, charged with assault for allegedly shooting at a former friend and collaborator, stands trial in downtown Los Angeles.
Rihanna appeared in Los Angeles court earlier today to support ASAP Rocky as he stands trial for felony assault charges stemming from a 2021 shooting incident in Hollywood. The singer was seated with Rocky’s mother and sister amid the trial that began last week.
The rapper rejected a plea deal and will stand trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.
Rapper and alleged victim ASAP Relli (real name Terell Ephron) took the stand against former friend ASAP Rocky in the 2021 shooting case.
Rakim Mayers, better known as the rapper ASAP Rocky, will headline the Rolling Loud festival and serve as a chair of the Met Gala this year — as long as he dodges a conviction at his trial for a 2021 Hollywood shooting.
The rapper and fashion icon is accused of shooting an acquaintance and faces felony assault charges in Los Angeles.
To fans' surprise, Rihanna made a rare public appearance at the rapper's LA court hearing for his alleged shooting trial.
Rocky, aka Rakim Mayers, appeared for his gun assault trial on January 29, 2025, at LA’s Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.