What’s Subsequent for Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and Sons After His Acquittal (Unique)

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are able to shift their focus to household.

Days after the rapper, 36, was acquitted in his high-profile felony assault trial, a supply tells PEOPLE that he and Rihanna are turning their consideration to sons RZA, 2½, and Riot, 18 months.

“They’ve lived on this disturbing bubble for the previous month. It’s been all in regards to the trial,” the insider says. “They’re planning a household journey with the children to spend some high quality household time and to get their minds in a greater place.”

Rihanna, 37, was current in court docket throughout Rocky’s trial, and even introduced their sons to the courtroom in Los Angeles to help him on Feb. 13. When the not responsible verdict was learn aloud on Feb. 18, Rocky — who was dealing with as much as 24 years behind bars if convicted — instantly jumped over the stand to hug the singer, in addition to his mom and sister.

“Thank y’all for saving my life. Thank y’all for making the suitable resolution,” he advised the jury. 

The “Work” singer later shared a message of gratitude on her Instagram Tales, writing, “The glory belongs to God and God alone! Grateful, humbled by His mercy!”

Rocky’s lawyer Joe Tacopina advised reporters in January that the “Style Killa” rapper was able to get the trial “over with so he can begin having fun with his household.”

Rocky was acquitted of two expenses of felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm. He’d been accused of firing a handgun at his former buddy and A$AP Mob member A$AP Relli in a November 2021 altercation. Relli, who was not critically harm, stated one of many pictures had grazed his knuckle.

Tacopina’s argument hinged on his declare that Rocky was carrying a prop gun — claims the prosecution known as “illogical” and “absurd.” In the meantime, the protection additionally poked holes in Relli’s story, telling the jury he’d lied “to your faces.”

Rocky turned down a plea deal from prosecutors and opted as an alternative for a trial by jury, risking 24 years in jail if discovered responsible. Had he accepted the deal, he would have served six months in jail and acquired a seven-year suspended sentence with three years on probation.

In court docket, District Lawyer John Lewin requested the jury to not be swayed by Rihanna’s presence, saying it was “not one thing you’re allowed to think about.”

“I need to ensure that regardless of how well-known his [partner] is, regardless of how cute his youngsters are, regardless of how a lot they giggle throughout closing arguments… he must be handled like every other individual. As a result of ultimately that is what he is entitled to,” Lewin stated.