Catch Rihanna’s Emotional Reaction As A$AP Rocky Is Found Not Guilty

In a dramatic courtroom scene fit for a Hollywood script, A$AP Rocky leaped over pews to embrace his girlfriend Rihanna after being acquitted of felony assault charges on Tuesday, capping off a tense trial in Los Angeles.

The verdict, which cleared the 35-year-old rapper of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, sparked an outpouring of emotion from the couple, who have stood side-by-side throughout the legal ordeal.

As the jury’s “not guilty” decision echoed through the courtroom, Rocky, visibly overwhelmed, first gripped his legal team in a bear hug before turning to Rihanna, 36, seated in the front row. Witnesses described the rapper nearly collapsing from relief as he rushed to his partner, the two sharing a tearful, jubilant embrace. The moment marked a stark contrast to weeks of courtroom tension, with Rocky’s team vehemently denying allegations stemming from a 2021 incident involving former friend ASAP Relli.

In a video shared by Extra, the “Love on the Brain” artist was spotted holding onto Rocky before exchanging a passionate kiss following the verdict.

Outside the courthouse, the couple emerged hand-in-hand, all smiles, with Rihanna, clad in an effortlessly chic oversized blazer and sunglasses, radiating quiet triumph. But it was her Instagram Story, blasted to her 150 million followers moments after the verdict, that captured the singer’s unfiltered gratitude.

“THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD AND GOD ALONE,” she wrote in bold white text over a stark black background. “THANKFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY!”

The trial, featuring testimonies and discussions of surveillance footage, had cast a shadow over the couple as they balanced raising their two young sons alongside their high-profile careers. Rihanna’s unwavering attendance at court sessions had already generated media buzz, but the result on Tuesday highlighted their solidarity.

At 36, Rihanna, a nine-time Grammy winner, has remained by A$AP Rocky’s side during the nearly four-week trial. Renowned for her unwavering loyalty, she ensured her presence for the crucial verdict. Her quick Instagram Story, where she expressed gratitude to God for the result, reinforced the feeling of victory.

For now, the couple seems ready to move on, basking in the relief of a not-guilty verdict and gearing up for whatever comes next in their power-packed careers.