singer Rihanna’s lover – A$AP Rocky – caused a stir with his act of hugging her in court when he received a favorable verdict in the shooting case against his friend.
According to AP on February 18, the incident took place in a Los Angeles courtroom, with many fans of the star couple in attendance. As soon as the judge declared rapper A$AP Rocky innocent, he ran towards Rihanna, who was sitting in the front row with his mother and sister, and burst into tears. She choked up and hugged her boyfriend amid cheers from the crowd. After that, the rapper returned to his old seat next to his lawyer to listen to the rest of the verdict, thanking the jury before leaving.
On social media, the video of A$AP Rocky jumping into Rihanna’s arms was reposted by many people, attracting millions of views. Many people congratulated the couple, commenting that this was a memorable moment for both of them. Some said they were touched to see Rihanna’s support for her boyfriend. Currently, the keyword “asap rocky” is at the top of the search rankings in the US, with more than 200,000 searches as of February 19.
A$AP Rocky reaches over a railing to hug Rihanna after being found not guilty. Video: X/ Pop Base
In 2022, A$AP Rocky was arrested by Los Angeles police for allegedly using a gun to attack A$AP Relli (real name Terell Ephron) – a longtime friend and ASAP Mob bandmate – during an argument in Hollywood in November 2021. Relli said Rocky fired two shots that missed his knuckles, causing minor injuries. Rocky posted $550,000 bail and had a preliminary hearing in 2023.
The trial began in January and lasted about three weeks. Rocky denied all charges. His attorneys and witnesses said the gun in the case was a music video prop, with only fake bullets. The rapper took it from the studio last month in self-defense. He fired the gun to warn off Relli, who was attacking another member. If convicted, Rocky faces up to 24 years in prison. Prosecutors had offered him six months in prison, seven years suspended, three years of probation, and 500 hours of community service if he pleaded guilty. He refused, maintaining his innocence.
After the final hearing, Rihanna shared her joy with her fans on Instagram Story . She wrote: “Glory to God and to Him alone. We are grateful and humbled by Your mercy.” She accompanied her boyfriend to court from the first days of the trial to support him. On February 13, she brought her two children – Rza, three, and Riot, two – with her.
Rihanna holds her eldest child Rza in court on February 13. Photo: Backgrid
Rihanna , 37, from Barbados, is one of the world’s best-selling music artists with more than 250 million records sold. She has won nine Grammy Awards, 13 American Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards and holds six Guinness World Records. Her hits include Umbrella , Diamonds , Only Girl , Bitch Better Have My Money . According to Forbes , she is one of America’s self-made billionaires, with a fortune of $1.4 billion.
A$AP Rocky is 37 years old, real name Rakim Mayers. The rapper started his career in 2011 and has been nominated for a Grammy three times. Before Rihanna, Rocky dated many famous people such as singer Iggy Azalea, model Chanel Iman, Kendall Jenner, and Daiane Sodré.
The two have been close friends for a long time, having collaborated on the hit Cockiness (2011). In 2013, the rapper toured with Rihanna. Three years later, they attended a fashion show together in Paris. Dating rumors began in late 2020, after Rihanna split from Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel. The couple had their first son in May 2022 and their second in August 2023.
Rihanna and her boyfriend attend the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. Photo: NBC
