Rihanna Supports A$AP Rocky at Trial Amid Felony Charges
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Rihanna made her first court appearance at the trial of her partner, AAPRocky,onJanuary29,2025.Thetrial,whichbeganonJanuary21,2025,revolvesaroundfelonychargesagainstRocky,realnameRakimMayers,whoisaccusedofshootinghisformerfriend,AAP Relli, born Terell Ephron, in November 2021. The incident allegedly occurred on a Hollywood street following a confrontation between the two men, who were once close associates in the A$AP crew.
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During the trial, AAPRellitestifiedaboutthemomentheclaimedAAP Rocky fired a gun at him. Relli described the emotional intensity of the confrontation, stating that he was "furious" and couldn't believe Rocky had pulled a gun on him. He urged Rocky to use the weapon, expressing his disbelief and emotional distress. Relli also mentioned that the two had a strained relationship that had been deteriorating for years, and the shooting was the culmination of their ongoing disputes.
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Rihanna's presence in the courtroom was notable as it marked her first appearance at the trial. She sat next to Rocky's mother and sister, showing her support for her partner. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who have been a couple since 2020, are parents to two sons, RZA Athelston Mayers and Riot Rose Mayers. Despite the serious nature of the charges against Rocky, who could face up to 24 years in prison if convicted, Rihanna has remained steadfast in her support.The trial is ongoing, with the prosecution and defense presenting their cases. The outcome of this trial has significant implications for Rocky's career and personal life, as a conviction could drastically alter his future plans, including his upcoming role in a film directed by Spike Lee and his performance at the Rolling Loud Music Festival.