Rihanna arrived at the Los Angeles courthouse on Thursday with her two kids, RZA, 2, and Riot, 1, to support A$AP Rocky as his assault trial nears its conclusion.
The superstar was seen stepping out of a black SUV holding her oldest son, shielded by umbrellas, while a friend held the youngest.
Once inside, Rihanna settled in for a crucial day in Rocky’s case as attorneys prepared to deliver closing arguments. Ever the hands-on mom, she kept her little ones occupied throughout the proceedings.
At one point, she pulled out a copy of The Little Mermaid to keep them engaged while legal teams made their final statements.
Her youngest, Riot, looked especially dapper in a blue suit with silver stripes, clutching a turquoise blanket while seated on his mother’s lap.
When he got a little fussy, Rihanna gently wiped his face with a washcloth, rocked him in her arms and calmed him down.
The case against A$AP Rocky stems from an alleged 2021 incident in which his former friend, A$AP Relli (real name Terell Ephron), claims the rapper assaulted him and fired a gun in his direction.
Rocky has maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to two felony charges.
His legal team, led by attorney Joe Tacopina, argues that the firearm in question was merely a prop and that the accusations are unfounded. If convicted, he could face up to 24 years in prison.
Earlier this week, Rocky made the decision not to testify in his own defense. When asked by the judge if he understood the implications of waiving his right to take the stand, the rapper responded confidently: “I do, in fact.”
As the trial nears its conclusion, all eyes are on the courtroom, where a verdict could soon determine Rocky’s fate. Through it all, Rihanna has remained a steady presence—supporting her partner while ensuring their family remains a priority, even in the midst of a high-profile legal battle.
