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The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dunnes Stores launch new ‘lovely pieces' designed for ‘effortless packing' perfect for summer with prices from €25
DUNNES Stores has recently launched a new range of "effortless packing" outfits that are fabulous for summer. As the summer season nears, many Advertisement 5 Dunnes Stores has launched a new range for summer Credit: Dunnes 5 It has a vast selection of sundresses, beach outfits and swimwear Credit: Dunnes 5 The prices start from €25 Credit: Dunnes Taking to social media, The new range features gorgeous sundresses, beach outfits and The first addition in the collection is the stunning Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Crepe Kaftan Dress for €60. The kaftan dress has side seam pockets and a split hem - and it comes in a stunning blue and white floral print. Advertisement READ MORE ON DUNNES STORES It's the perfect wardrobe staple piece for holidays as it can be worn as an outer layer for And shoppers can pick it up in a different print, featuring stunning neutral stripes with red bold colours. Both are available in sizes XS to XL. For those looking for a new sundress, the range has a beautiful Crepe Sundress for €60. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive Coming in a stunning print design that is commonly used by Southern Europeans, the V-neck sleeveless dress features a tiered skirt. And it's also available in sizes XS to XL. I tried stunning red dress from Dunnes Stores for summer, here's how it looks on model vs me Moving on to the swimwear section, the main fashionwear for holiday destinations with a swimming pool or beach. The Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Print Strap Swimsuit is priced at €35 and it comes in a stunning pink striped design with contrast straps. Advertisement And there's the Halter neck swimsuit version with gorgeous all-over blue print with red dots. For those who prefer the bikini, the range offers a set of Carolyn Donnelly The Edit Square Print Bikini, with two pieces together for €45. WARDROBE STAPLE The €25 halter neck bikini top features a stunning all-over print, making it And the €20 bikini bottoms feature a matching print. Advertisement All the swimwear additions are available in sizes 8 to 18. The collection is now available to purchase online and in stores nationwide, but fans are warned that it may be a sell-out due to the busy summer season. 5 It's ideal for summer holidays abroad Credit: Dunnes 5 The stylish bikini set can be mixed or matched Credit: Dunnes Advertisement THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
A$AP Rocky shows off custom gold and diamond ring shaped exactly like Rihanna: ‘You see this sexy thing?'
A$AP Rocky is just as fond of diamonds as he is of Rihanna. The 36-year-old has added a unique gold and diamond ring to his luxury collection. Designed by celebrity jeweller Jason Arasheben, the ring is not an ordinary one, as it features a huge statue of his longtime partner. Arasheben, who is better known as Jason of Beverly Hills, shared a video of Rocky showing off his Rihanna lookalike jewellery on Instagram on Thursday. The extravagant diamond-encrusted ring features a detailed figure of the Work hitmaker on a base held by two bands. Also Read: What JK Rowling said about Paapa Essiedu's role as Snape in Harry Potter series 'You see this sexy thing? My shorty got the little fatty on her too' Rocky said in a behind-the-scenes Met Gala 2025 video for Vogue. 'You see that forehead? You know who it is,' he added, hinting at Rihanna. The Sundress rapper shares two sons: RZA, born in 2022, and Riot, who arrived in 2023, with the 37-year-old singer. Rihanna confirmed during her Met Gala appearance that she and Rocky are now expecting a third baby. A post shared by JASON OF BEVERLY HILLS (@jasonofbeverlyhills) The ring is made of 130 grams of 18-karat gold and studded with over five carats of round brilliant-cut white diamonds, according to Complex. In the video, Rocky turns his camera around to show off the iconic piece of jewellery he wore on his pinky and ring fingers. Also Read: Lainey Wilson wins big at 2025 ACM Awards. Here's the full list of winners 'Rocky asked for a silhouette of Rihanna. No name, no logo — just her. Clean. Iconic,' Arasheben explained in his Instagram post. The Praise the Lord rapper left his fans in awe with his sweet gesture. 'He adores her and openly displays it, and I love that,' one fan commented. A second fan wrote in the comment section, 'It's nice to see someone else daring enough to do this Respect,' while a third added, 'Yeah, they gone have damn near 10 kids. This is iconic black love. He worships her.'
Business Insider
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at the Met Gala. Here's a complete timeline of her relationship with A$AP Rocky.
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have been close friends and collaborators for over a decade. Rocky confirmed their relationship in May 2021, calling Rihanna "the one." The musicians are expecting their third child to join sons RZA and Riot. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky became partners nearly a decade after they teamed up for the first time. Throughout their friendship and blossoming romance, Rihanna kept busy with chart-topping songs like "Work" and "We Found Love" — as well as billion-dollar companies like Savage X Fenty and Fenty Beauty — while Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, also built a formidable reputation in the music industry with hits like " F**kin' Problems" and "Sundress." The two artists have always been supportive of each other's careers, whether starring together in music videos or partnering up for skincare campaigns. They finally confirmed their rumored romance in 2021 and welcomed their first child the following year. Here's a complete timeline of Rihanna and Rocky's relationship so far. Ashley Simone Johnson contributed reporting to this article. September 6, 2012: They perform together at the MTV Video Music Awards Rihanna and Rocky first paired up when she tapped him to feature on the remix of her song, " Cockiness (Love It)," which was released online on September 7, 2012. The day before, they performed their remix together at the VMAs, where Rocky grabbed Rihanna's butt and gave her a peck on the cheek. Rihanna later told Vogue the PDA wasn't planned. "He grabbed my ass on stage. That was not part of the rehearsal!" she revealed. "I was like, 'What are you doing!?'" She also said her team was shocked when she didn't get upset: "My manager was like, 'Oh, God, she must like this guy a little bit. She never lets this shit slide.'" March 2013: Rocky joins Rihanna on tour Rihanna recruited the "Goldie" rapper to be her opening act on the Diamonds World Tour. The tour included 28 stops and ended on May 5, 2013. April 10, 2013: Rocky denies dating rumors Rocky clarified his relationship status while on set for A$AP Ferg's "Work" remix video. "Yeah, I expected people to say that me and Rihanna were sleeping around. We're just cool," he told MTV. "Man, dudes be tryin' to front like they tappin' Rihanna's [anatomy] and all that, but they don't be hittin' it." "I aint hittin' it either. I'm just cool with her. I don't even look at her like that. She's sexy, but I'm good," he continued. "That's really a friend. She supports me, man. She's bringing me out, she ain't have to do that. That girl came to my Coachella a year ago. I got nothing but love for Rih Rih; that's the homey right there. I ain't tryin' to get in no trouble with no Rihanna rumors." September 2013: Rihanna stars in Rocky's 'Fashion Killa' music video Rihanna starred as Rocky's love interest in his video for "Fashion Killa," a single from his debut studio album, "Long. Live. A$AP." In an interview with 106 & Park, the rapper was asked why he chose Rihanna to be in his video, to which he replied, "She's a fashion killa in my eyes. I respect her jigginess. I respect her fashion sense." He added: "The chemistry was just organic. We were cool, we were chilling, it was whatever. We were faded. We were having fun." While filming the music video, they took to Instagram to post "couple-y" behind-the-scenes photos, according to Teen Vogue. At this time, however, Rocky was reportedly dating Chanel Iman. May 27, 2015: Rocky discusses his breakup with Iman and his relationship with Rihanna In an interview with Hot 97, the rapper opened up about his split from the model after nearly two years of dating. "I was so in love. To this day, it's all good. I think for me, we're young and it was something that was so real that it was so serious," he explained. "I would say perfect girl, wrong time. I'm not OK with losing her, but that's the way of the world. It's not meant to work right now." When asked about a potential romance with Rihanna, he replied, "It never happened. If it happened, then it would have happened. We didn't do that." "You never know," Rocky continued. "That's not what I'm looking forward to. I'm looking forward to the friendship that I already have with all these females because life is so complicated." June 2018: The duo are photographed looking cozy during Paris Fashion Week The pair sat side-by-side in the front row at a Louis Vuitton show. They were photographed smiling and getting close, Rocky's arm draped around Rihanna. At the time, Rihanna was apparently dating Saudi businessman Hassan Jameel, while Rocky had recently been linked to Kendall Jenner. September 2018: Rocky attends Rihanna's Diamond Ball The rapper attended the annual event in New York City to support Rihanna's foundation, which helps raise funds to improve healthcare and education programs worldwide. January 2019: Rocky opens up about his love life During an interview on The Angie Martinez Show, Rocky confirmed he was in a new relationship with a "regular" girl. "I prefer long-term friendships and relationships and acquaintances as opposed to one-night stands or just going out with somebody, then having them be your ex and hating them," he said. "That's why, for me, if I get involved with a female, nine times out of 10, she's going to be in my life from that point moving forward." At the time, Rocky was rumored to be dating Top Shop model Jasmine Daniels. Eight months later, however, he stepped out with Brazilian model Daiane Sodré. Later that year, Rocky revealed he's "been a sex addict for some time." "These are things people stay away from, they don't like to admit. I can't be embarrassed about it. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I won't do nothing that I'm not proud speaking of," he told Martinez during an episode of "Untold Stories of Hip Hop." When Martinez asked if he's "capable of a monogamous relationship," Rocky replied, "Yes, of course." September 2019: Rocky attends the Diamond Ball again The "Babushka Boi" rapper came out to support his friend's charity event for the second year in a row. December 2, 2019: Rocky and Rihanna pose for red carpet photos at the British Fashion Awards The superstars were by each other's sides for yet another event, the British Fashion Awards, where Rihanna accepted the Urban Luxe award for her Fenty sportswear. Rihanna shared a series of photos on Instagram to mark the occasion, including two photos of herself with Rocky on the red carpet. She wrote in the caption, "Thank you @asaprocky for representing us on the carpet and always being so supportive of @Fenty !!" December 11, 2019: Rihanna is spotted in the crowd at Rocky's concert in Stockholm Shortly after Rihanna was reportedly hanging out with Rocky's entourage after his Rolling Loud set in New York City, the beauty mogul was spotted in the crowd at the rapper's concert in Sweden. Please help BI improve our Business, Tech, and Innovation coverage by sharing a bit about your role — it will help us tailor content that matters most to people like you. Continue By providing this information, you agree that Business Insider may use this data to improve your site experience and for targeted advertising. By continuing you agree that you accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . January 17, 2020: They hang out at the 2020 Yams Day Benefit Concert Following her widely reported split from Jameel, Rihanna was seen hanging out with Rocky and Drake at the annual charity concert, which Rocky organizes and headlines with his musical group, A$AP Mob. Later that same day, Rihanna and Rocky were photographed sharing laughs while attending a concert in New York, according to The Sun. February 11, 2020: They share a meal at Nice Guy amid reports of 'hooking up' The pair organized a clandestine meet-up at the West Hollywood restaurant Nice Guy. As reported by OK! Magazine, they arrived separately, and Rocky kept his hood over his head throughout dinner. A few days prior, an anonymous source told Us Weekly, "Rihanna and A$AP are hanging out and hooking up. They're having fun and have always had chemistry." Summer 2020: Their relationship becomes serious during a cross-country road trip In a 2022 interview with Vogue, Rihanna confirmed that it "took a while" for Rocky to get out of the "friend zone," but said they began dating at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. That summer, they drove from Los Angeles to New York together in a tour bus. "He became my family in that time," she said. According to Vogue editor Chioma Nnadi, "They'd park and Rihanna would grill barefoot while Rocky tie-dyed T-shirts picked up at the gas station." "I love the simple things but also the grand adventures," Rihanna told Nnadi. "There's no pretentious my-brand-your-brand bullshit, it's just us living. I just feel like I can do any part of life by his side." July 2020: Rihanna recruits Rocky for her Fenty Skin campaign The two artists did a photo shoot together to promote the Fenty Beauty founder's new skincare line. August 26, 2020: Rocky interviews Rihanna for Vogue During a filmed interview, the two seemed giddy and couldn't stop laughing as Rihanna answered 15 questions from Rocky, mainly about fashion and skincare. At one point, Rihanna told the rapper he has "pretty skin." She also asked him about the hardest part about working on her Fenty Skin campaign, to which he replied, "I think the hardest part about working with you is not goofin' off and laughing the whole time." "Like, this shit is comedy. That's the hardest part," he continued. "You know, people be so cool it's hard not to, not to laugh. That's all. But it was fun. The hardest part is not having too much fun. You just forget that it's still, you know, work at the end of the day." At the end of the interview, Rocky thanked Rihanna for "identifying my beauty as a man." "I appreciate you, like for real, for real," he continued. "It was good catching up with you and everything." November 30, 2020: People magazine confirms reports of their romance After months of dating rumors, an anonymous source told People that Rihanna and Rocky had made their relationship official. At the time, neither star directly corroborated this claim. Late 2020: They grab dinner in New York and stroll around the city together In November 2020, Rihanna and Rocky were seen having dinner with a group of friends at the Beatrice Inn, a restaurant in the West Village, according to Page Six. The following month, the couple was spotted walking side-by-side at night, wearing winter coats and masks. An anonymous source told People, "They've been inseparable the past few weeks," adding, "It's a new relationship, but they both seem very into it." December 29, 2020: Rocky meets Rihanna's family in Barbados During the Christmas holiday, Rihanna brought Rocky on vacation to Barbados, her home country. TMZ published photos of the couple jet skiing, tubing, and going on dinner dates. They were also photographed kissing on a boat, all but confirming their romantic relationship. Rihanna later told Vogue that she brought Rocky home to meet her family. "My mother has a really good read on people. She observes first and then she'll move slowly. I guess I'm like that too," she said. "There are some guys that I've dated that she won't even look at to this day. But she was charmed by him from the jump." After returning to New York in January, the couple was seen having dinner with a group of friends at the Italian restaurant Emilio's Ballato, according to E! News. A few months later, their courtship was still going strong; they attended a dinner party in April at the Los Angeles hot spot Delilah. May 19, 2021: Rocky confirms their romantic relationship and calls Rihanna 'the one' In a cover story for GQ, the rapper called Rihanna "my lady" and "the love of my life," officially confirming the dating rumors. "So much better when you got 'the one.' She amounts to probably, like, a million of the other ones," he said. "I think when you know, you know. She's the one." A post shared by GQ (@gq) Rocky also revealed that Rihanna had "absolutely" inspired some of his new music and has given feedback on his working projects. "It's important to have somebody that you can bounce those creative juices and ideas off of. It's just a different point of view," he said. The Harlem-born hitmaker even discussed parenthood, saying he's "absolutely" ready to become a father, "if that's in my destiny." "I think I'd be an incredible, remarkably, overall amazing dad," he told GQ. "I would have a very fly child. Very." June 27, 2021: Rocky literally sweeps Rihanna off her feet During a date night in Manhattan, the self-titled "Pretty Boy Flacko" scooped Rihanna up and carried her through the Lower East Side, according to TMZ. July 10, 2021: Rihanna and Rocky are spotted filming a new project in New York City The musicians were seen hugging and holding hands as they took a stroll through the Bronx with a film crew. The following day, the couple was photographed sitting and smiling on a fire escape in the same borough, film crew on hand. They coordinated with colorful, fuzzy attire: Rihanna donned a pink oversized coat, while Rocky wore a puffy green Eskimo hat. Later that month, the pair traveled to Florida together. They dined at Miami's World Famous House of Mac and had dinner with the restaurant's owner, Derrick Turton, according to the Daily Mail. Please help BI improve our Business, Tech, and Innovation coverage by sharing a bit about your role — it will help us tailor content that matters most to people like you. What is your job title? (1 of 2) Entry level position Project manager Management Senior management Executive management Student Self-employed Retired Other Continue By providing this information, you agree that Business Insider may use this data to improve your site experience and for targeted advertising. By continuing you agree that you accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . September 6, 2021: Nicki Minaj shares a photo with Rihanna and Rocky The happy couple spent an evening hanging out at the Petty residence, posing for a cozy photo on the sofa with Minaj, as well as her husband and son. A post shared by Barbie (@nickiminaj) Minaj posted the group shot on Instagram, writing in the caption, "Love her downnnnnnn." She also added the hashtags "Queen Rih" and "Caribbean girls run it." September 13, 2021: They make their red carpet debut as a couple at the Met Gala The couple arrived late to the famed fundraiser, but made plenty of time to pose together on the red carpet. The Fenty Beauty founder wore an all-black Balenciaga ensemble for the "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" theme, while the stylish rapper wore a patterned multicolored quilt designed by ERL. Rocky later took off the quilt to reveal a suit underneath, while his girlfriend looked on lovingly. It was the first time Rihanna had made an official public appearance with a man since the 2013 Grammy Awards. January 31, 2022: The couple reveals they're expecting their first child Rihanna and Rocky were photographed walking hand-in-hand through his hometown of Harlem on January 28. In the set of photos — published by Page Six, the Daily Mail, and People three days later — Rihanna's coat was strategically unbuttoned to reveal her growing baby bump, which she adorned with a bejeweled body chain. It would be the first child for both Rihanna and Rocky, who had previously discussed their eagerness for parenthood. Back in March 2020, Rihanna told British Vogue that she planned to have "three or four" kids in the next 10 years, even if she didn't have a partner. During her third trimester, Rihanna told Vogue that she and Rocky weren't necessarily planning to start a family, "but certainly not planning against it." "I don't know when I ovulate or any of that type of shit. We just had fun," she said. "And then it was just there on the test. I didn't waste any time. I called him inside and showed him. Then I was in the doctor's office the next morning and our journey began." May 5, 2022: Rihanna stars in the music video for Rocky's 'D.M.B.' The "D.M.B." music video was revealed to be the project that Rocky and Rihanna were filming in July 2021. In one scene, Rocky wears a grill that clearly says "Marry me?" while Rihanna wears one that says "I do." In another scene, Rocky removes a red veil from Rihanna's face, reminiscent of a wedding. The couple then walks down a hallway arm-in-arm while people clap and throw flower petals. Rocky wrote and directed the video, which he billed as a "ghetto love tale" on his Instagram. May 13, 2022: Rihanna gives birth to a baby boy According to reports, Rihanna and Rocky welcomed a son on May 13, 2022, although the news didn't make headlines for another week. Five months later, the couple still hadn't shared their son's name. "We just didn't get around to it yet really," Rihanna told the Washington Post in November, per Hypebae. "We've just been living, but I guess there's a certain freedom that comes with kind of just, like, getting it out there." December 19, 2022: Rihanna shares the first video of their son For her TikTok debut, Rihanna shared the first look at her baby boy in a car seat, laughing and smiling at the camera. Rihanna had previously told Entertainment Tonight that her son is a "happy baby" and that waking up to his face is her favorite part of motherhood. February 12, 2023: Rihanna reveals her second pregnancy while headlining the Super Bowl halftime show Rihanna took the stage at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, in a red jumpsuit — strategically unzipped to reveal her growing baby bump. A representative for the singer confirmed her pregnancy to The Hollywood Reporter immediately following the performance. February 15, 2023: Their family is featured on the cover of British Vogue Rihanna, Rocky, and their son posed for the magazine's March 2023 issue, shot by photographers Inez & Vinoodh. For her first in-depth interview since giving birth, Rihanna opened up about her "legendary" experience with motherhood thus far. "It's everything. You really don't remember life before, that's the craziest thing ever," she said. "You literally try to remember it — and there are photos of my life before — but the feeling, the desires, the things that you enjoy, everything, you just don't identify with it because you don't even allow yourself mentally to get that far, because... Because it doesn't matter." View this post on Instagram A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) She also said becoming parents has made her and Rocky stronger as a couple. "We're best friends with a baby," she said. "We have to be on the same page, but we've always kind of had that in our relationship. Everything changes when you have a baby but I wouldn't say it's done anything but made us closer." The couple continued to decline to reveal their son's name, insisting on calling him "baby" in the presence of Vogue's reporter. May 1, 2023: Once again, Rihanna and Rocky walk the Met Gala red carpet together Rihanna showed off her growing baby bump while wearing custom Valentino Haute Couture. May 10, 2023: Their son's name is revealed to be RZA One year after Rihanna gave birth to her son, The Daily Mail obtained a copy of his birth certificate and revealed his name: RZA Athelston Mayers. His first name is likely a tribute to the legendary hip-hop artist RZA (pronounced "Rizza"), leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. August 2023: The couple welcomes their second child, a son named Riot Rose On August 21, 2023, TMZ broke the news that Rihanna had given birth earlier in the month, although the exact date isn't known. People later confirmed the report, citing anonymous sources close to the couple. The following month, Access Hollywood obtained a copy of the birth certificate, which listed the baby boy's name as Riot Rose Mayers. He shares a first name with Rocky's 2023 single " Riot (Rowdy Pipe'n)." Rihanna later revealed the name was proposed by Pharrell Williams, who produced Rocky's song. "He gave us this name thinking it was going to be a girl, because he had seen something online," she told Harper's Bazaar. "Pharrell is very deep. He's not surface. He will never say anything and just leave it there with a full stop. He will have the entire history: the energy, the time, the month that it is." May 5, 2025: Rihanna reveals her third pregnancy at the Met Gala Before arriving at the Met Gala, Rihanna was photographed outside the Carlyle Hotel wearing a form-fitting Miu Miu set that showed off her baby bump. Hours later, Rihanna arrived on the Met Gala red carpet in a carefully tailored Marc Jacobs suit dress, nailing the theme of " Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Rocky, who was a co-chair for the event, told reporters on the red carpet that it felt "amazing" to reveal the family's news. "It's time that we show the people what we was cooking up," he said, per the Associated Press. "I'm glad everybody's happy for us 'cause we definitely happy, you know." However, Rihanna also shut down wedding rumors during a red carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight. Asked if her recent bridal collection for Savage X Fenty meant she had "another milestone" to share with fans, Rihanna replied, "No, girl, you know I don't keep secrets very well."
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A$AP Rocky Is Sitting Out The Witness Stand In His Ongoing Shooting Trial
A$AP Rocky is choosing to opt out of the witness dock amid his ongoing court case for reasons best known to him. The rapper was spotted sitting outside the stand during court proceedings, showing that he would not be testifying in his shooting trial involving his childhood friend A$AP Relli. A$AP Rocky allegedly fired a gun at A$AP Relli during an argument back in 2021 in Los Angeles, leading to injuries. The rapper confirmed his intentions to stay tight-lipped in the case on Tuesday when he waived his right to testify before a court. The presiding judge also asked his attorney Joe Tacopina if they had come to a conclusion after a series of back and forth over it earlier this week. The judge pressed the artist if he was aware of what was at stake following his decision to step aside from giving any testimony. The rapper was reportedly confident in his response, echoing, "I do, in fact." Since the case began, TMZ noted that every day has witnessed development, including a scenario of Rocky telling his friend A$AP Twelvy not to respond when he was asked to explain what the AWGE brand name meant. The legal exchange reached a peak last Wednesday when jurors discovered new sets of screenshots of a heated interaction over the phone between Rocky and his friend. The Blast reported that the contents of the conversation showed Relli claiming Rocky framed him and fired a weapon at him during a Hollywood meeting. Tacopina reiterated his client's innocence and accused the plaintiff of fabricating lies for monetary purposes. The "Sundress" rapper immediately trashed Relli's allegations in the text message, stating, "I tried to do what?? ... Stop making sh-it up Rell." He accused Relli of trying to milk money off him, just the same way Tacopina painted the situation in court. Rocky wrote: "Now u trynna extort n-gga talkin bout i shot at u n shot u 4 times and all type of nonsense, u a phony and u dont have the best intentions, stop texting me n stop calling my manager and call police if i 'shot' @ u u weirdo." Relli's decision to tell his own side of the story was met with tangible displeasure from spectators and followers of the case, who described him as an unreliable friend. He was confronted by a cameraman outside the courtroom who asked him for his thoughts on people calling him a "snitch" for his actions. Relli instantly defended his actions, asking the cameraman what they would have done differently if he were in his shoes. In his words: "Would you be a snitch if somebody shot at you?" The paparazzo then replied, citing experience of being shot at and still battling with the bullets retained in his body. Relli disclosed during his account of the ordeal that he boldly confronted Rocky as soon as he pulled out the gun to attack him. "You better use that sh-t, what the f-ck you got a gun for?" Relli declared, after which he stated that Rocky pulled the trigger. The release led to the bullets grazing his knuckles, but Relli remained defiant even in the face of great harm. He noted that he was "willing to die for my respect. If this is what you want to do, I still have my dignity." Relli also disclosed that things had heightened between them for a while before the violent exchange occurred. He also claimed to have overheard Rocky talking behind his back just a day before the shooting. Of course, the artist is not going through his difficult time alone. His lover and baby mama were fully on the ground to offer much-needed moral support. Rihanna reportedly chose to sit with his family right in the front row at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse. The business owner's entry was planned to be as discreet as possible, and she achieved her mission while keeping things stylish in a black coat paired with shades. The mother-of-two's presence in court has also divided her camp, with the majority encouraging her to keep away from the case in order to protect her reputation. Will things work out for A$AP Rocky as the case proceeds? Time will tell!
