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Fresh off his acquittal on two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm on February 18, Rocky real name Rakim Mayers and his longtime girlfriend, who already share two young sons, decided to celebrate in a way only they could.
Amid the courtroom buzz, Rocky and Rihanna made a promise that even his attorney, Joe Tacopina, couldn’t help but remember.
According to Joe, as soon as the verdict was announced, the couple literally grabbed him and declared, “Listen, our next baby will be named A$AP Joe.” Joe couldn’t help but laugh and add, “I’m gonna hold you to that!”
The whole scene was filled with raw emotion. Joe recalled how, before the verdict, Rocky was in a state of uncertainty unsure whether he’d be heading home to his two babies or facing a long prison sentence.
“He grabbed me and he said, ‘Joe, I want you to know, I know how hard you fought here. I know everything you've done, and I just appreciate you so much.’”
That moment stuck with Joe, who noted how special it was to witness such sincere gratitude in a moment of high stakes.
As the ruling came through, emotions spilt over in the courtroom. Rocky even leapt into the front row to embrace Rihanna tightly a beautiful, unfiltered moment of relief and joy that spoke volumes about their bond.
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