- ASAP Rocky faced up to 24 years in jail if convicted in the case.
- Rihanna broke into tears as the verdict was read after a three-week trial.
- ASAP Rocky then ran over to hug the music superstar.
- Rihanna also took to her Instagram Stories Tuesday to express her relief.
ASAP Rocky, the 36-year-old partner of singer Rihanna, has been found not guilty on all counts in his felony trial in Los Angeles.
The trial, which lasted three weeks, centered around the shooting of ASAP Rocky’s former friend, ASAP Relli, in Los Angeles, California, in November 2021.
ASAP Rocky had been charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and faced up to 24 years in jail if convicted.
However, after deliberating for just one day, the jury composed of seven women and five men returned a verdict of not guilty.
The trial was marked by dramatic moments, including Rihanna’s emotional reaction to the verdict.
She broke into tears as the verdict was read and was seen hugging ASAP Rocky, who expressed his gratitude to the jury, saying “Thanks y’all for saving my life.”
Rihanna also took to her Instagram Stories to express her relief, she wrote, “The Glory Belongs To God And God Alone!, Thankful, Humbled By His Mercy!”
In another news, Rihanna describes her experience raising two boys with ASAP Rocky.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, she expressed enthusiasm and highlighted the unique challenges that comes with parenting boys.
Rihanna noted that her daily life is always lively, stating that with his two boys, there’s never a dull moment.
When asked about the possibility of having a daughter in the future, she acknowledged that it would be a new adventure, as her experience so far has only been with boys
Rihanna described the energetic atmosphere at home. She shared that their playful antics, such as climbing onto chandeliers, keeps her on her toes and make parenting an adventure.
She however, emphasized that despite the adventure, parenting is a fun and rewarding experience for her and ASAP Rocky, and that the physical activity of keeping up with their sons serves as a workout for both of them
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