A$AP Rocky and Rihanna, who now has long, gorgeous blonde hair, were seen together for the first time in public amidst the rapper’s legal troubles.
A day after the “Praise the Lord” rapper appeared in court on assault charges, the two were seen leaving Los Angeles separately on Thursday night, according to pictures obtained by the Daily Mail.
The 35-year-old founder of Fenty Beauty looked serious in the photos while wearing a long camel coat, gray hoodie, and patterned gray jeans for a night out. She was seen chit-chatting with pals at San Vicente Bungalows, a private members-only club in West Hollywood, without her partner.
Additionally, the rapper—real name Rakim Mayers—was observed by himself meandering down the street. He wore a denim jacket, matching gray pants, and a gray button-up shirt.
A$AP Rocky charged with assaults
After having an “intense conversation” in Hollywood, California, on November 6, 2021, Rocky is accused of pointing a semi-automatic handgun at plaintiff A$AP Relli (Terell Ephron) and firing multiple rounds. As a result, Rocky faced two counts of assault with a firearm.
In order to start Rocky’s criminal trial, the court played a silent surveillance tape of the purported incident. In the video, it appeared as though Rocky would push Relli.
Following what appeared to be a gunshot, the men got into a physical altercation at the Hollywood intersection of Selma Avenue and Vista Del Mar Avenue. Following that, one of the men reportedly fled, and the video evidence indicated that the other two made their way out on foot.
In August of 2022, Relli filed a civil lawsuit against the rapper known for “A$AP Forever,” alleging that the incident resulted in assault, battery, and emotional distress. Relli is requesting more than $25,000 in general damages, further payment for medical costs, and punitive damages—the precise amount of which is still unknown—in the civil court proceedings.
According to the Los Angeles Times, on April 20, 2022, Rocky was taken into custody at Los Angeles International Airport and later freed on bond. A few weeks had passed since the birth of Rocky and Rihanna’s first child, and Rocky was returning to Barbados on a private plane when he was arrested.
In August 2022, Rocky, who is the father of three-month-old Riot Rose and eighteen-month-old RZA, entered a not-guilty plea to two charges of assault with a firearm and has since refuted all allegations.
On November 20, the rapper is expected to appear in court once more.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky flaunted a couple of goals last month
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky celebrated the rapper’s special day in style on October 3.
The powerhouse couple — who dress to impress no matter the occasion — looked characteristically chic on Tuesday while celebrating Rocky’s 35th birthday at Carbone in New York City.
The 35-year-old founder of Fenty Beauty made texture the focal point of her all-black ensemble. She accessorized her pantaboots with a cropped bomber jacket and layered a tulle top over them. The “Diamonds” singer accessorized with a gorgeous crystal choker, black Gucci sunglasses, and a pair of large gold hoops for a flash of sparkle.
She went for a glowy makeup look, finishing it off with her signature glossy lip, and pulled her hair up into a stylish bun. The birthday boy looked great next to his fashionable girlfriend, who was wearing a monochrome “fit in a bright outfit.”
A master of layering, the “Praise the Lord” rapper’s birthday ensemble was relatively subdued, save for his accessories. He is well-known for his daring and fashion-forward looks.
Just two months have passed since the chic couple welcomed Riot Rose, their second child, on August 1. This year, they are celebrating with a night out.
According to a source who spoke to PEOPLE after the couple welcomed their son, Rihanna thought that “her family is now complete.”
