Rihanna Responds to A$AP Rocky’s Assault Trial Verdict: Exclusive Insights and Reactions!

Big news from Los Angeles! Rihanna is celebrating after her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, was found not guilty of two serious assault charges involving a firearm. This verdict came down just a few hours after the jury reached their decision following a nearly month-long trial.

Rihanna, 36, wasted no time in sharing her joy on social media. She posted on Instagram, thanking God for the outcome. With a massive following of 150 million, her message of gratitude and relief resonated with fans everywhere: “THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD AND GOD ALONE. THANKFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY!”

The charges against A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, stemmed from an alleged incident in 2021 involving his former friend, A$AP Relli. If convicted, he could have faced up to 24 years in prison. After the verdict was read, a jubilant Rocky jumped into Rihanna’s arms, overwhelmed with emotion.

Video footage showed the couple sharing a heartfelt moment, embracing and even kissing as relief washed over them. Outside the courthouse, Rocky’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, expressed his admiration for the couple, saying, “They are seriously the greatest people.” He added that this was one of the happiest days of his life, and it was clear he deeply cared for them.

Rocky, who jokingly referred to his lawyer as “A$AP Joe,” showcased his lighthearted spirit even amidst the tension of the trial. The charges had been serious—dating back to a claim that he shot Relli outside a Hollywood parking garage. Rocky consistently denied these allegations, arguing the firearm was only a prop for security. Investigators found no physical proof of a shooting at the scene.

Interestingly, Relli later presented shell casings as evidence, but the validity of his claims was questioned throughout the trial. At one point, Rocky even chose to reject a plea deal, showing his determination to fight the charges against him.

Rihanna stood by Rocky’s side throughout the legal proceedings, attending each hearing. Just last week, she brought their two young children, RZA and Riot, to court. The couple first sparked dating rumors in 2019 and confirmed their relationship in November 2020.