Rihanna Reacts To A$AP Rocky’s Not Guilty Verdict
Rihanna is speaking out after A$AP Rocky was found not guilty in his felony assault trial. To recap, the rapper—real name Rakim Mayers—was accused of firing a handgun at his former friend A$AP Relli during a 2021 altercation. He faced two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and could have been sentenced to up to 24 years in prison if convicted. However, on Feb. 18, a Los Angeles court ruled in his favor, clearing him of all charges.
Following the not-guilty verdict, Rocky was visibly emotional, jumping over the stand to embrace his loved ones. In an online video, he can be heard saying, “Thank y’all for saving my life. Thank y’all for making the right decision.” He later spoke again at a post-trial conference.
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