What Rihanna Told Sons RZA, 2, and Riot, 1, While Supporting A$AP Rocky in Court in Rare Public Appearance (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Rihanna; A$AP Rocky.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Karwai Tang/WireImage

Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Karwai Tang/WireImage

A$AP Rocky’s family is showing their support in court.

On Thursday, Feb. 13,Rihannaand her and Rocky’s sons RZA, 2½, and Riot, 18 months, made a rare appearance in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles to support the rapper, 36, as his gun trial comes to an end.

During the break, Rihanna and Rocky, walked out to the hallway together, each holding one of their sons. Rihanna disappeared into the hallway with one son while Rocky walked toward the elevators with the other.

Rihanna then told her sons, “wish Daddy good luck” and Rocky gave Rihanna and the babies a kiss. She then left through a back door. After the break, Rihanna returned to the courtroom without RZA and Riot.

A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles on Feb. 4, 2025.DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Rihanna previously supported Rockyduring the trial when shecame to court on Jan. 29. This is the first time their kids joined them.

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Rocky is accused of firing a semi-automatic handgun at his former friend A$AP Relli in November 2021. They were reportedly in a “heated discussion” when the incident happened and Rocky allegedly shot at Relli twice, per prosecutors.

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna in 2025.DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

After turning down a plea deal in January 2024for one of two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, the judge determined thatthere was enough evidence for the rapper to stand trial.

Opening statements for the trialbegan on Jan. 24. If found guilty, Rocky could face up to 24 years in prison.

source: people.com