Cameras live streaming and photographing A$AP Rocky's felony assault tria l are not allowed to show his girlfriend, superstar Rihanna , in the Los Angeles court. It is a standard court order that cameras cannot capture people sitting in the courtroom gallery. Since that's where the Fenty Beauty billionaire is seated Wednesday in the Los Angeles court, this rule applies.
Newsweek has contacted representatives for Rihanna and the LA Courts by email for comment. Why It Matters A$AP Rocky and Rihanna, both 36 years old, are not married but have been dating since about 2020. They also share sons RZA, 2, and Riot, 1.
The "Love on the Brain" singer's presence in court brings another level of media attention to this trial. Why Is A$AP Rocky on Trial? A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The charges stem from a November 2021 incident in Hollywood, where A$AP Rocky allegedly fired a gun at former friend and fellow A$AP Mob member, A$AP Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron.
If convicted on all charges, A$AP Rocky could get up to 24 years in prison. He declined a plea deal to receive 180 days in county jail with three years probation and a seven-year suspended prison sentence. Rihanna In Court For A$AP Rocky Trial Rihanna dodged photographers and quietly entered the courthouse on Wednesday.
Reportedly surrounded by security, Rihanna sat front row behind her boyfriend, and in between his mothe.
