Rihanna says she is ‘thankful’ after boyfriend A$AP Rocky’s not-guilty verdict in felony assault trial

Barbadian singer-songwriter Rihanna wasted no time expressing her relief on social media following the not-guilty verdict in rapper A$AP Rocky’s felony assault trial.

Shortly after the decision was announced, she took to her Instagram Story, sharing a message of gratitude. “The glory belongs to God and God alone! Thankful, humbled by His mercy!” she wrote along with a prayer emoji.

The singer had been a constant presence in the courtroom throughout the three-week trial, even bringing their two young sons on one occasion to support Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers. When the verdict was read, Rocky immediately rushed to Rihanna, embracing her tightly as she closed her eyes, visibly emotional.

The verdict came at the height of Rocky’s fame, if not the pinnacle of his music career. The three-time Grammy nominee has a banner year in the works, and can now look to it without the threat of prison hanging over him. He is scheduled to headline the Rolling Loud music festival in March; he is one of the celebrity co-chairs of fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala, in May; and he stars with Denzel Washington in director Spike Lee’s film Highest 2 Lowest, set for release in early summer.