Rihanna Greeted With Courtroom Drama At A$AP Rocky's Los Angeles Trial

Rihanna was caught in the middle of a heated exchange on day 2 of attending A$AP Rocky's court trial. The singer was spotted entering and exiting the courthouse after quite an eventful day with court proceedings.

Rihanna's partner, A$AP Rocky, is currently on trial for allegedly shooting a gun at his former friend during an argument in 2021

Rihanna exuded sophistication as she approached the L.A. Superior Court building in downtown Los Angeles. She opted for a chic outfit featuring leather pants and a sharp blazer as she confidently made her way inside the courthouse, accompanied by two men.

Rocky and his team of lawyers, headed up by high-powered attorney Joe Tacopina, were already inside the courtroom with everyone else. In today's court session, there was some drama just before lunch. Tacopina and a prosecutor got into a loud argument. 

At that moment, Rocky walked over to kiss Rihanna, while Rocky's attorney was held back from confronting the prosecutor, after which Rihanna left the courtroom.

Rihanna has reportedly been attending court over the past two days to support Rocky during his assault trial. Per TMZ, she has also been seen sitting alongside Rocky's mother and sister in the gallery, observing as Rocky's former friend, A$AP Relli, testified against him.

The Blast shared that Rihanna's presence at the court proceedings is expected to provide significant moral support for Rocky. However, there are concerns about the influence she might have on the case, particularly regarding the perceptions of jurors. 

Both the prosecutors and Rocky's defense attorney recognize that Rihanna's status as a beloved superstar could sway the opinions of potential jurors, raising questions about the implications of her attendance for the trial.

Rihanna was also a key deciding factor in the selection process of the jury. Potential jurors were reportedly asked if they were fans of the singer or if they had bought her Fenty products.

Comments on the ongoing case and Rihanna's decision to show solidarity in court with Rocky reflect a mix of dismay and advice. The Blast reported that Rihanna's fans have especially voiced their concerns about the possible fallout from A$AP Rocky's legal troubles on social media.

The fanbase urged the superstar to distance herself from him amid growing worries that if Rocky is convicted for allegedly shooting his former friend, A$AP Relli, he could face up to 24 years in prison. 

Many commenters also believed that Rocky was at risk of losing the case, with comments suggesting that Rihanna should avoid attending the trial altogether.

Some users also suggested that he falls short of what Rihanna deserves, emphasizing that she had better options and could find someone more appealing. Another commenter suggested that Rocky might benefit from plastic surgery to improve his appearance.

Rocky earlier turned down a plea deal in the case through his lawyer, calling it career suicide and reaffirming his innocence. A source from his team said that he could lose all his career endorsements if he accepted the deal.

The insider added that accepting the deal also meant he would forfeit all of his endorsement deals, such as those with Gucci, Puma, and the Met Gala, and most crucially, he would be unable to tour, resulting in the end of his career.

Rocky also declined a plea deal as he harbored concerns about being under federal authorities' control for eight years. He was reportedly not willing to barter his freedom, mainly because he firmly maintained his innocence regarding the alleged shooting incident.

In a dramatic turn of events during the court proceedings, Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron, testified about a tense confrontation from 2021, where he alleged that Rocky brandished the gun at him. 

As shared by The Blast, Relli noted that he confronted Rocky during this altercation, boldly challenging him with the remark, "You better use that sh-t, what the f-ck you got a gun for?" 

The plaintiff recalled the harrowing moment when the rapper finally fired the gun, narrowly missing his knuckles with a bullet. Despite his danger, Relli raved about his unwavering stance, stating, "I was willing to die for my respect. If this is what you want to do, I still have my dignity."

He further explained that the animosity between them had been escalating, revealing that he had overheard Rocky speaking ill of him just a day prior to the incident.