At the final appearance at a Los Angeles courthouse on Tuesday, February 18, ASAP Rocky, with partner Rihanna by his side, was acquitted — both in consciously coordinating ensembles.
When the “L$D” rapper was found not guilty of assault, the couple celebrated in a modern take on power suiting that seemed to suggest a literal as well as sartorial collective sigh of relief, as reflected in their decidedly relaxed approach to traditional tailoring.
Rihanna, 36, wore an oversized Supreme gray blazer, unbuttoned to reveal a tonal pinstripe shirt underneath, plus wide-leg khaki trousers and Gucci sunglasses. She carried a Dior leather D-Journey bag in one hand and clutched Rocky’s with the other, grounding her look with Amina Muaddi snake-effect leather boots, which she has rocked multiple times throughout the trial.
Meanwhile, Rocky, 36, played off Rihanna’s pattern play by pairing a classic Saint Laurent navy pinstripe suit with a checkered white-and-blue dress shirt, which he cinched with a white tie.
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It wasn’t the first time that the power duo, particularly Rihanna, sent photographer cameras flashing during the trial. On Friday, February 14, the singer appeared in a green Bottega Veneta suit, accompanied by the two young sons that she and Rocky share: Rza, 2, and Riot, 1.
The couple’s toddlers dressed the part in their own pint-size suits, not unlike the one Rocky wore Tuesday when all charges were dropped.
The “Diamonds” singer has been a supportive partner, as documented through courtroom photos, videos and even sketches. Late last month, courtroom illustrator Mona Shafer Edwards drew images of Rihanna in a white ensemble, which dominated headlines, so much that the AP reported her glam appearance even “[outshined] key testimony.”
When the final verdict came on Tuesday, the courtroom was packed with fans of the hip-hop performer as well as Rihanna, who all smiled as Rocky leaped from the defense table into her arms, where she sat in the gallery alongside his mother and sister, before embracing his lawyer, Joe Tacopina, and telling jurors: “Thank y’all for saving my life.”
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In a post shared just moments after the acquittal, Rihanna also expressed her extreme gratitude via Instagram, writing: “THANKFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY!” followed by a prayer emoji.
Later, Rocky and Rihanna had a late-night dinner at the members-only social club, Gravitas, in Beverly Hills, sources exclusively told Us Weekly. They were also joined by the singer’s manager, Jay Brown, and entertainment lawyer, Damien Granderson, where the group enjoyed several of the club’s signature classics by Chef Preston Madson while toasting with bottles of bubbly.
