Love in the entertainment industry is often mixed with out-of-the-blue drama as romantic relationships emerge in the public eye with great fanfare. Rihanna, the well-known global icon, is going through an emotional roller coaster as her partner, A$AP Rocky is being investigated for allegedly shooting a gun at his childhood friend. The Barbadian singer and businesswoman is confronted with a terrifying reality that puts her strength to the test as she deals with uncertainty about her future.
Being a “single mom” scares her since her boyfriend, who also happens to be her sons’ father, is going to jail for allegedly shooting ASAP Relli with a semiautomatic handgun. The Diamonds hitmaker, who is allegedly efforting to “stay calm” in the hopes that Rocky will not get imprisoned, was earlier reportedly planning to marry the American rapper.
Rihanna’s Anxiety Skyrockets as A$AP Rocky Facing Legal Battle?
Inevitably, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna, both 35, will be remembered as one of the Power couples in history. On May 19, 2021, the lifelong friends officially announced their relationship when the Live. Love. A$AP artist revealed their relationship to GQ in an interview.
Unfortunately, the fairytale romance that Rihanna and Rocky painted for the world has now been confronted by the harsh realities of life. The mother of two sons is reportedly afraid of becoming a “single mom”, according to Heat Magazine, because Rocky is facing prison time for allegedly firing a semiautomatic handgun at former friend ASAP Relli.
The Rude Boy hitmaker was trying her best to “stay calm” while hoping her boyfriend would not go to prison. A close friend of the singer told Heat Magazine that RiRi is “terrified” about raising their sons on her own without their father.
Rocky’s attorneys are promising that they will keep their client out of jail, according to the outlet. The insider said:.
“But it’s pretty hard when everyone had assured her this wouldn’t even go to trial. He’s facing nine years, and she’s terrified right now If the worst happens and they want to make an example of him, she’ll be raising her two kids alone. It’s a total nightmare and not something Rihanna ever thought she’d face. She’s so stressed out and losing sleep over this.”
Rocky, meanwhile, is also extremely “stressed out” about his future. Though Rihanna is essentially helpless, she wants to do everything in her power to support him during this. Her anguish is palpable as she struggles with the prospect of losing the man she loves.
What You Need to Know About A$AP Rocky’s Gun Assault Case
Forbes reported that A$AP Rocky was taken into custody concerning a shooting that occurred on November 6, 2021. The Los Angeles Police Department stated that the rapper was involved in a dispute that resulted in him shooting his former friend Terell Ephron (better known as ASAP Relli), who was only slightly hurt.
Rocky was initially taken into custody following the shooting at Los Angeles International Airport in April 2022. He was being held by the LAPD after he and his girlfriend Rihanna had returned from a trip to Barbados.
The Independent reported that the 35-year-old rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, entered the not guilty pleas in person at a Los Angeles court last year. According to a statement, he was charged with shooting the victim twice during the “subsequent confrontation”.
As per PEOPLE, prosecutors claimed that he pointed a semi-automatic handgun at his former friend during a “heated discussion in Hollywood”. In a statement, District Attorney George Gascón of Los Angeles County stated:
“Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood. My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.”
Moreover, PEOPLE was able to obtain court records indicating that Relli identified himself as the victim and filed a civil lawsuit against Rocky for assault and emotional distress.
Following about a day and a half of testimony from two witnesses during a preliminary court hearing, Los Angeles judge M.L. Villar decided on November 20, 2023, that there was enough evidence for A$AP Rocky to stand trial (per US Magazine). Villar set the date of his trial for January 8, 2024.
Rihanna has two sons with A$AP Rocky: RZA Athelaston, and Riot Rose Mayers.
