On February 18, 2025, in a Los Angeles court, rapper A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was found not guilty in a case involving a charge of assault with a weapon. Immediately after hearing the verdict, he emotionally hugged his girlfriend, singer Rihanna, who was by his side and supported him throughout the trial.

The incident began with a November 2021 altercation in Hollywood, where A$AP Rocky allegedly opened fire during an argument with a former friend, A$AP Relli. However, during the trial, evidence showed that A$AP Relli attempted to extort Mayers after the incident, and no one was seriously injured. After his arrest in April 2022, A$AP Rocky refused to take a plea deal with prosecutors, which could have resulted in a six-month prison sentence. A jury eventually found him not guilty after a two-week trial.

After the verdict, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky celebrated together at Gravitas Social Club in Beverly Hills. The pair appeared in striking fashion: Rihanna wore baggy pants and a striped shirt, while A$AP Rocky sported a navy suit. Rihanna expressed her gratitude on Instagram, writing that she thanked God for His mercy.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s relationship began in 2012 when they were friends and became romantic in 2019. They have been through many important milestones together, including publicly announcing their pregnancy with their first child and then their second. Rihanna recently shared never-before-seen images from the delivery room of her two sons, RZA and Riot Rose, on International Women’s Day. She revealed that she wore pearls and sunglasses to the birth, showing off her unique style even during these special moments.

Rihanna’s unwavering support for A$AP Rocky throughout the trial and after the not guilty verdict has further strengthened their relationship. The two continue to focus on their families and careers, while sharing happy moments with their fans.