LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna appeared for the first time at the trial of her longtime partner A$AP Rocky, on the day of its most important testimony — the description by a former friend of the moment Rocky allegedly fired a gun at him.
Rihanna was present for the rapper's ongoing trial, which marks the first time she has expressed public support for Rocky since the case began.
If convicted at trial of both counts as charged, Rocky — whose real name is Rakim Mayers — faces up to 24 years in prison.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out for a date night in Los Angeles on Jan. 28 amid his assault trial, which involves a 2021 incident with A$AP Relli. The rapper pleaded not guilty to two felony charges.
Cameras are not allowed to show Rihanna in Los Angeles court during A$AP Rocky's felony assault trial since she is seated in the courtroom gallery.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky first sparked dating rumors in 2012 before making it official and starting a family a decade later.
Rihanna showed up right when A$AP Rocky nee-ee-ee-ee-ee-eeded her. The star made a quiet appearance in court to support her partner as he faces felony assault charges for a 2021 shooting. TMZ first reported yesterday that Rihanna was planning to attend the trial for the first time after it began last week.
The rapper rejected a plea deal and faces trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.
Pop star Rihanna returned to a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Thursday and watched the alleged victim in the assault trial of her boyfriend A$AP Rocky become increasingly contentious on the witness stand under questioning by the rapper-turned-fashion designer’s attorney.
Under the racketeering count, which is now backdated to 2004 from the original indictment’s 2008, prosecutors accuse Combs and his associates of dealing numerous controlled substances, including cocaine, oxycodone, Ecstasy, ketamine and other psychedelic drugs.
The superstar singer and Rocky's longtime partner caused a stir when she showed up Wednesday, and she was back sitting between Rocky's mother and sister on Thursday.