Rihanna expressed her relief and gratitude after A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in a Los Angeles trial. The charges stemmed from a 2021 shooting incident involving Terell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli, a former friend.
Rihanna's Emotional Reaction:
Courtroom Embrace as the verdict was read, A$AP
Rocky rushed to embrace Rihanna, who was present with his mother, Renee Black,
and sister, Erika B. Mayers.
Social Media Statement Rihanna shared her
reaction on Instagram, writing, "THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD AND GOD ALONE!
THANKFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY!".
Tears of Relief Rihanna was visibly emotional and
shed tears of relief upon hearing the verdict.
The Trial and Verdict:
A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers,
faced two felony counts of assault. If convicted, he could have faced up
to 24 years in prison.
After a three-week trial, the jury, composed of
seven women and five men, delivered a not-guilty verdict.
The case involved a 2021 shooting where A$AP
Rocky was accused of firing at Terell Ephron (A$AP Relli) during an argument.
Background of the Case:
The incident occurred on November 6, 2021,
following a disagreement between A$AP Rocky and Terell Ephron.
Prosecutors alleged that Mayers drew a revolver
and fired shots at Ephron, grazing his knuckles.
A$AP Rocky rejected a plea deal that would have
included a six-month prison sentence.
Couple's Relationship:
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's romantic relationship
grew from a friendship that began after working together on a remix of
Rihanna's song "Cockiness (Love It)" in 2011.
Rihanna has been a constant source of support for
A$AP Rocky throughout the trial, and she brought their two children, RZA, age
2, and Riot, age 1, to the courthouse.
A$AP Rocky has expressed his admiration for
Rihanna, calling her his "perfect person" and a "great
mother."
