Rihanna defends A$AP Rocky after being asked ‘insensitive’ question following trial win

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of two felony assault charges after being accused of firing a gun at former friend Terell “Relli” Ephron in 2021. Prosecutors claimed he fired twice, but Rocky’s defense argued he had only used a prop gun with blanks. The jury sided with Rocky, acquitting him after a two-week trial.

Following the verdict, a reporter asked Rocky how it felt to “lose a childhood best friend.” Before he could respond, Rihanna, his partner and mother of their two children, swiftly shut down the question by raising her hand and replying, “How do you think it feels?” Her reaction was widely praised online, with fans calling it “excellent” and noting her protective nature.

Rocky later expressed gratitude, thanking the jury and calling the experience “crazy” but saying he felt “blessed” to be free. He later posted on Instagram, attributing his victory to God’s mercy.