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Pop star Rihanna showed her support for boyfriend A$AP Rocky at his criminal trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday. She entered the downtown courthouse discreetly, avoiding the throng of media outside.
Inside the courtroom, Rihanna sat in the front row between Rocky’s mother and sister. She wore a black coat, and her presence was noticed by the jury.
Earlier, Rocky arrived at the courthouse, facing a barrage of cameras and questions from reporters.
Rihanna’s appearance at the trial had been anticipated. Last week, it was reported that her fame played a role in jury selection, with potential jurors questioned about their fandom.
The couple was seen dining at a upscale Los Angeles restaurant on Tuesday evening, following the first day of the trial.
A$AP Rocky is facing two felony assault with a firearm charges. He’s accused of shooting his former friend, A$AP Relli, during a confrontation in Hollywood in 2021.
The charges followed Rocky’s high-profile arrest at LAX in 2022, upon returning from Barbados.
He faces a potential 24-year prison sentence if convicted. Rocky reportedly declined a plea deal that included 180 days in jail and three years of probation.