AceShowbiz - Rihanna made a surprise appearance at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles to support A$AP Rocky during his assault trial. This marks the first time she has publicly appeared in court to support her partner since the legal case began.

Dressed in all black, Rihanna sat in the gallery between Rocky's mother, Renee Black, and his sister, Erika B. Mayers. She made a subtle entrance, escorted by security to avoid crowds.

On Wednesday, January 29, the key witness, Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli, testified about the altercation that led to the alleged shooting. He stated that Rocky pulled a gun and fired a shot in his direction, causing a minor injury.

Rocky's defense team maintains that the weapon was a prop and that the shots fired were blanks. However, Ephron testified that he knew the gun was real based on the sensation of being grazed.

Rocky is facing up to 24 years in prison if convicted. The defense is scheduled to begin cross-examination of Ephron on Thursday.

Rihanna's presence in court raised questions about its potential impact on the jury, as most had heard of her and some even considered themselves fans.

Rihanna and Rocky have two sons together and have been in a relationship since 2020. Hours before showing up in court, Rihanna stepped out together with Rocky for a date in Los Angeles.