Rihanna Shows Up for A$AP Rocky’s Gun Assault Trial: Love in the Spotlight

Rihanna made headlines once again, but this time it’s not for a new album or beauty launch—it’s for standing by her man, A$AP Rocky, during his gun assault trial. On January 29, 2025, the pop superstar showed up at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, proving that love knows no bounds.

A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is facing some heavy charges after an alleged incident in November 2021 where he reportedly fired a semi-automatic handgun at his former friend, Terell Ephron. The stakes are high: if convicted, Rocky could be looking at up to 24 years behind bars. But Rihanna wasn’t about to let that happen without showing her support.

Rihanna sat in the courtroom alongside Rocky’s family, including his mother and sister. Her presence was a powerful statement in the drama unfolding in the courtroom. Just hours before the trial started, the couple was spotted enjoying a low-key date night in L.A.

The courtroom drama has been intense. Rocky has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon. His defense team claims that the firearm was used to scare off potential threats rather than an instrument of violence. During the opening statements, Rocky’s attorney suggested that A$AP Relli’s motivations might be more about cashing in than seeking justice.

Relli took the stand to recount his version of events, describing how a meeting meant to mend their friendship turned into a heated confrontation. He affirmed feeling “furious” when Rocky allegedly pulled out a gun during their altercation.

As the trial unfolds over the coming weeks, Rihanna’s support has sparked conversations about celebrity influence in legal proceedings. Despite some jurors admitting they were fans of Rihanna, they assured the court that they could remain impartial.