A$AP Rocky can finally breathe easy after being found not guilty in his Los Angeles felony assault trial. The high-profile case came to a swift conclusion on Tuesday when the jury, after just three hours of deliberation, cleared the rapper of all charges. The courtroom erupted in relief and celebration as Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, reacted to the verdict with pure joy.
Overcome with emotion, he turned to his supporters and ran to embrace them—only to take an unexpected tumble in the process. But even that couldn’t dampen the mood. Rihanna, who had been by his side throughout the ordeal, shared in the celebration, standing proudly as Rocky walked free. The moment marked the end of a stressful legal battle, allowing the rapper to turn his focus back to his music, family, and upcoming projects.