Rihanna is reportedly weighing attending A$AP Rocky’s criminal trial to show support amid felony charges
Rihanna is reportedly contemplating a significant decision regarding her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky, as he faces a criminal trial in Los Angeles. The trial, which began last week, sees the 36-year-old rapper charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. These charges relate to allegations that he fired shots at A$AP Relli, a former friend, during an incident in Hollywood in 2021. Rocky, however, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Sources close to the situation revealed that Rihanna, who shares two children with Rocky—RZA and Riot Rose—has been considering attending the trial to lend her support. Though initial reports suggested she may make an early appearance, insiders have indicated that the Grammy-winning artist might wait before appearing in court. As of now, she has not attended the proceedings, but her presence in the courtroom is still a possibility later in the trial.
Notably, during jury selection, the case has stirred interest due to questions posed to potential jurors about their familiarity with Rihanna, including whether they had purchased items from her Fenty brand. This added a layer of intrigue to the proceedings, highlighting the influence of celebrity in the court of law.
The trial’s opening statements began Friday after a jury of 12, along with four alternates, was sworn in. The prosecution claims that Rocky fired multiple shots at his former friend Ephron, who alleges he was grazed by a bullet on his knuckles. In his defence, Rocky maintains that the firearm used was merely a starter pistol, and he did not commit any crime.
As the trial continues, all eyes are on the potential outcomes. If convicted, A$AP Rocky could face up to 24 years in prison, a devastating prospect for the rapper and his family. As Rihanna weighs her decision, her involvement in the trial, even from the sidelines, is a reminder of the personal stakes tied to this high-profile case.
