Rihanna has expressed her joy and gratitude following the acquittal of her longtime partner, A$AP Rocky, in a high-profile legal battle that could have drastically altered his future.

On Tuesday, a Los Angeles jury found the rapper, born Rakim Mayers, not guilty on two felony assault charges linked to a 2021 incident in Hollywood. If convicted, he could have faced up to 24 years behind bars.

In response to the verdict, Rihanna took to social media to share her emotions, writing: "THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD AND GOD ALONE! THANKFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY!"

The case centered on allegations by Terell Ephron, a former close friend and fellow A$AP Mob member, who claimed that Rocky fired a gun at him during a heated altercation on November 6, 2021. One of the bullets allegedly grazed his knuckles.

Mayers, however, denied the accusations, insisting the weapon was merely a prop and that Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli, was seeking financial gain through his claims.

As the jury delivered its verdict, the courtroom erupted in cheers. Overcome with emotion, Rocky leaped over a wooden barrier to embrace Rihanna and his family. He then hugged his lawyers, his eyes filled with tears as the second not-guilty verdict was read.

"Thank God for saving my life," he declared, before expressing gratitude to the jury for their decision.

Rihanna, who stood by his side throughout the trial, was present in court on Tuesday when the verdict was announced—witnessing the moment her partner walked away a free man.

The legal dispute stemmed from a confrontation in Hollywood, a day after a previous disagreement between Mayers and Ephron. Once close friends, their relationship reportedly fractured as A$AP Rocky’s fame soared.

Now free from the case, Rocky is set to make a major return to the spotlight. He is gearing up for the release of his first solo album in nearly a decade and will co-headline Los Angeles’ Rolling Loud festival in March 2025. He has also been named as a co-chair for the prestigious Met Gala in May, alongside Anna Wintour, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and LeBron James.

Beyond music and fashion, he will appear in Spike Lee’s upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington, scheduled for release this summer.