Rihanna unwavering in support, and other takeaways from A$AP Rocky trial
"It was a trial that could have dismantled the future for one of hip-hop's hottest stars". The felony assault trial of A$AP Rocky - in which he was found not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend - captured global headlines. There were outbursts during the proceedings and surprise visits in court by his longtime partner, singer Rihanna. Jurors in Los Angeles heard three weeks of testimony chronicling the bitter falling-out of childhood friends and the fight that led to the rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, being charged on accusations he opened fire in the middle of a Hollywood street. After the rapper was acquitted, he left freely with singer Rihanna, who was seated behind him as the verdict was read. Here are five big things we learned while inside the courtroom. 1) Unwavering support from Rihanna A$AP Rocky locks arms with his partner Rihanna outside an LA courthouse as crowds of people and reporters surround them with cameras. The couple locked ...
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