A$AP Rocky Acquitted of All Charges as Emotional Rihanna Breaks Down in Court

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Alex Jane
February 19, 2025
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A$AP Rocky is not guilty, and Rihanna couldn’t hold back her tears. Rihanna was visibly emotional as her longtime partner was found not guilty in his felony assault trial. The 36-year-old rapper was acquitted of all charges Tuesday by a Los Angeles jury, bringing an end to a high-profile case that could have resulted in him serving over 24 years in prison.

As the verdict was read, the Take a Bow singer broke down in tears, moved by the moment. Rocky—whose real name is Rakim Mayers—embraced her in gratitude for the jury’s decision. “Thanks y’all for saving my life,” he told the panel of seven women and five men as he exited the courtroom, according to the NY Post.

The jury reached a unanimous decision after about three hours of deliberation, following last week’s closing arguments, as per Daily Mail. The hip-hop star had been charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, but jurors ultimately found reasonable doubt in the prosecution’s case.

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. (Photo by Daniel Cole-Pool/Getty Images)

Rocky had previously rejected a plea deal that would have required him to serve just six months in jail in exchange for a guilty plea. Instead, he took the risk of going to trial, placing his trust in his innocence and the jury. Throughout the proceedings, Rihanna and their two young sons—2-year-old RZA Athelston Mayers and 1-year-old Riot Rose Mayers—stood by his side.

The singer attended parts of the trial, even bringing their children to hear some of the closing arguments. Now, with the case behind them, the couple can breathe a sigh of relief and focus on their family and future.