Pregnant Rihanna Supports ASAP Rocky Backstage at 1st Concert Since His Arrest
02.05.2022 - 19:31
/ usmagazine.com
Standing by her man. Pregnant Rihanna showed support for her boyfriend, ASAP Rocky, at his first concert since he was arrested last month.
The Grammy winner, 34, attended the Smoker’s Club Festival in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 30, which marked the first time the “Peso” rapper, 33, took the stage since he was arrested in connection with a November 2021 shooting. In photos obtained by TMZ, the “Diamonds” singer stood backstage in a long coat while her beau performed his hits.
The New York City native was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department on April 20 after he returned to the U.S. from a vacation with Rihanna in her native Barbados. According to a statement from the LAPD, the “Fashion Killa” artist was charged with assault with a deadly weapon following an alleged altercation that occurred last year.
Per the police report, the musician allegedly fired a handgun at an “acquaintance” after the two had a heated argument. Rocky reportedly fled the scene on foot with two other men, while the victim sustained minor injuries. (A representative for the BET Award winner did not respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment at the time.)
The Dope actor was released on $550,000 bail several hours after his arrest. His next court date is set for August 17.
“[Rihanna] hasn’t spoken much about [the arrest],” an insider exclusively told Us of the Fenty Beauty founder last month. “She’s truly focused on her pregnancy and not trying to get too stressed. She is very confident about everything and has told friends she just hopes for a positive outcome.”
The “Work” songstress and her boyfriend announced in January that they are expecting their first child. In May 2021, Rocky — whose real name is Rakim Mayers — confirmed that