Prosecutors began laying out their case Friday against hip-hop star ASAP Rocky, aka Rakim Mayers, in a 2021 shooting incident in Hollywood. If convicted, Mayers faces nearly 20 years in prison.

With partner Rihanna in court in support, Rakim Mayers — who raps as ASAP Rocky — faced testimony from his former collaborator, the alleged victim of a 2021 Hollywood shooting.

Singer Rihanna, Rocky’s partner and the mother of their two children, attended court in Los Angeles. In a stretch of questioning crucial to the defence of ASAP Rocky, his lawyer challenged the account of his accuser, who said he suffered a hand injury when the hip-hop performer fired a gun at him in 2021.

Rihanna appeared in Los Angeles court earlier today to support ASAP Rocky as he stands trial for felony assault charges stemming from a 2021 shooting incident in Hollywood.

A$AP Rocky's awaited trial for allegedly shooting Terell Ephron (formerly A$AP Relli) in 2021 has begun. Here are the latest updates from court.

Superstar singer Rihanna made her first appearance at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and may have outshined key testimony in the case

The rapper rejected a plea deal and faces trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.

If convicted at trial of both counts as charged, Rocky — whose real name is Rakim Mayers — faces up to 24 years in prison.

A man who alleges ASAP Rocky fired a handgun at him in 2021 returns to the courthouse on Friday for more cross-examination after a difficult day on the stand. The defence is expected to continue challenging the man,

Cindy Ord/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Rihanna is showing her support for longtime partner ASAP Rocky amid his ongoing trial. Rihanna, 36, made her first appearance during Rocky’s trial on Wednesday,