Rihanna and A$AP Rocky put on a united front as they were seen for the first time since his recent arrest during an outing in Los Angeles on Saturday.
The rapper – born Rakim Athelaston Mayers – was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on April 20 in connection with a November 2021 shooting in Hollywood.
The pair linked arms on their evening stroll where Rihanna displayed her growing baby bump in a black bra and a matching pair of shorts with a sequinned detail.
Couple: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky put on a united front as they were seen for the first time since his recent arrest during an outing in Los Angeles on Saturday
The singer, 34, also wore a white open shirt for the evening, which she paired with a black jacket.
Adding height to her frame with a pair of black open-toed heels, the fashion designer let her locks fall loose down her shoulders.
Rocky, 33, opted for a laid back look as he sported a a dark grey hoodie with a white floral print and a matching pair of jeans.
The rapper also wore a multi-coloired bejwelled belt along with a grey T-shirt and a pair of black trainers.
Together: The pair linked arms on their evening stroll where Rihanna displayed her growing baby bump in a black bra and a matching pair of shorts with a sequinned detail
Outfit: Rihanna wore a white open shirt for the evening while Rocky kept it casual in a grey hoodie and jeans
The outing comes soon after Rihanna was said to be focusing on her pregnancy amid her boyfriend’s recent arrest.
A source told Us Weekly that the Rude Boy singer ‘hasn’t spoken much about [the arrest]. She’s truly focused on her pregnancy and not trying to get too stressed.’
The insider added that the superstar is confident about a positive outcome: ‘She is very confident about everything and has told friends she just hopes for a positive outcome.’
Rocky was taken into custody right after he and Rihanna returned from their vacation in Barbados on Wednesday, April 20.
Looking good: Adding height to her frame with a pair of black open-toed heels, Rihanna let her locks fall loose down her shoulders
Looking good: Rihanna added to her look with a pearl necklace and a silver handbag
Laid back: The rapper also wore a multi-coloired bejwelled belt along with a grey T-shirt and a pair of black trainers
The musician posted his $550,000 bail and was photographed being released from a Los Angeles jail that same day – just hours after he was arrested at LAX.
Los Angeles police were investigating Mayers after a man claimed the rapper shot him in the area of Selma and Argyle Avenues following an argument.
Mayers is accused of approaching an acquaintance on the street around 10:15pm on November 6 and firing a handgun at him three or four times.
Release: The musician posted his $550,000 bail and was photographed being released from a Los Angeles jail that same day
One of the bullets reportedly grazed the victim’s left hand and he later sought medical treatment.
After the alleged shooting Mayers and two other men, who he had reportedly been walking with, fled the scene.
Authorities collaborated with the victim and were ultimately able to name Mayers as a suspect in the shooting.
Not stressed: Rihanna is said to be ‘truly focused’ on her pregnancy after boyfriend’s recent arrest and ‘not trying to get too stressed’ (ictured in France on Feb 28, 2022)
Confident: The star is reportedly confident about a positive outcome: ‘She is very confident about everything and has told friends she just hopes for a positive outcome’; Pictured in 2022
Police arrested the rapper with the help of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The case will soon be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
The couple are currently expecting their first child, and the singer reportedly cancelled her baby shower because of the arrest.
‘Rihanna was there when Rocky was arrested and has been crying non-stop,’ a source claimed to The Sun.
Legal trouble: The rapper was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with a November 2021 shooting in Hollywood (pictured in 2022)
‘She’s heavily pregnant and these are very serious accusations, it’s a nightmare scenario for her.’
‘It was meant to be Rihanna’s baby shower in LA on Wednesday night but they had to cancel.
The source continued: ‘Rihanna was very, very upset and stressed by Rocky’s arrest It’s not the best time for her to be on such an emotional rollercoaster.’
Expecting: The couple are currently expecting their first child together (pictured on February 25, 2022 in Milan, Italy)
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