Rihanna Attends Closing Arguments In A$AP Rocky's Gun Trial

Rihanna showed up in court for the closing arguments in A$AP Rocky’s gun trial, bringing their two young sons along for the proceedings. After kicking off on January 24, the trial wrapped up nearly three weeks later on Thursday (February 13). Jury deliberations are set to begin on Friday (February 14), with a possible verdict expected the same day.

Rocky faces two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a maximum sentence of 24 years in prison if convicted. However, prosecutors have stated they will recommend a sentence between eight and 10 years.

The judge reminded jurors that self-defense is a valid argument if Rocky “reasonably believed he was in imminent danger of suffering bodily injury […] or of being touched unlawfully.” Several A$AP Mob members, including A$AP Lou and A$AP Twelvyy, testified in support of Rocky’s version of events. During court on Friday (February 7), Twelvyy was questioned about AWGE—Rocky’s label and creative agency. While the meaning behind the initials has remained a mystery for over a decade, the question came up as part of the trial proceedings.

Rihanna has been attending the trial sporadically over the past three weeks, but Thursday marked the first time she brought their children, 2-year-old RZA and 1-year-old Riot. The trio sat with Rocky’s mother behind the defense table in the morning, but the kids were absent after lunch. In his closing argument, DA Paul Przelomiec reminded jurors that the case ultimately hinges on whether Rocky’s gun was real or fake. The rapper is accused of firing a weapon at former A$AP Mob member A$AP Relli in November 2021—though he insists it was a prop gun. With deliberations set to begin, all eyes are on the courtroom as fans await the jury’s decision.