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12:30 PM PT -- The first image of Rihanna in court has finally been released ... and, while many fans were hoping for a photograph, right now all they're getting is a sketch.

A courtroom artist drew Rihanna ... capturing her in the white top and earrings which we previously reported she was wearing.

The court's currently on break for lunch after a contentious morning between A$AP Relli and A$AP Rocky's attorney Joe Tacopina ... and, the intense energy in the room shows no sign of slowing down after lunch.

Rihanna's standing by her man in court ... arriving for the fourth day of A$AP Rocky's trial in his assault case in a fashionable outfit.

The singer-songwriter's sitting in the gallery in between Rocky's mother and sister ... wearing a button-up white top, skinny black tie, black work pants and black point pumps -- accessorizing with a pair of big gold hoop earrings.

She's letting her hair down, parting it to the right ... looking at people when they talk -- no mask and no glasses on in the court. Rocky arrived at the courthouse in an all-black suit this morning ... but, he and RiRi appeared to pull up separately, just like they did yesterday. They did leave together on Wednesday though.

A$AP Rocky's trial is heating up Thursday ... 'cause his lawyer is now cross-examining his accuser, A$AP Relli -- and, the guy says he doesn't understand the questions.

Joe Tacopina kicked off the fourth day of Rocky's assault trial ... and, he started peppering Relli with questions -- starting with his life outside the alleged shooting in November 2021.

While Joe asks what seem like basic questions about whether Relli was telling the truth during his Wednesday testimony when he said he loved Rocky ... Relli repeatedly says he doesn't understand the question, asks what the questions have to do with anything, and tries to volunteer more than a "yes" or "no" answer.

LiAngelo Ball just dropped the visuals for his hit single, "Tweaker" ... and his NBA brothers, LaMelo and Lonzo, got in on the fun!!

The video was released on Thursday ... just weeks after the rap song premiered on the internet and quickly gained popularity.

The video starts with a nod to LiAngelo's basketball dreams ... before shifting to a shot of him joyriding in a Hummer with Melo and Zo.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are back on the radar -- spotted at Tokyo International Airport after weeks off the grid!

Not sure if they’re back stateside yet ... but Ye and Bianca were in full flex mode, with the Aussie turning heads as always in yet another skintight showstopper.

They were cruising on the moving walkway -- Bianca rocking a skintight white metallic fit, underwear peeking through and all… and shades on, naturally, for that signature A-list mystery appeal.

Alabama Barker is denying rumors she hooked up with Tyga and Soulja Boy ... and it's all because of a Bhad Bhabie diss track.

Travis Barker's daughter clapped back at folks spreading the unfounded rumors on social media, responding to a fan who asked her straight up if she messed around with Tyga or Soulja.

Alabama's response ... "Absolutely not."

Jay-Z's increasing his calls for a court to sanction Tony Buzbee -- the lawyer representing numerous people accusing Diddy of a variety of sexual misdeeds -- with Jay's side blasting him for not even meeting with his client before he filed the complaint ... but Buzbee isn't backing down.

The rapper's new legal docs in support of his motion were filed earlier this month asking for sanctions against Buzbee ... and, in it, Jay's team points out that Tony now admits he never met with the Jane Doe suing him before he signed off on the complaint.

Although Buzbee insists the case was appropriately vetted, Jay's lawyers are hammering him for never actually meeting the Jane Doe before it was filed -- which Jay and his side see as a huge lapse in his ethical responsibility.

The Game is calling out Donald Trump ... he says the president needs to visit the site of the Eaton wildfire and talk to victims in Altadena who lost everything.

The Compton rapper tells TMZ Hip Hop ... folks who saw their homes and livelihoods destroyed in the Eaton Fire deserve as much attention and help as those over in the Pacific Palisades.

Trump visited the site of the Palisades Fire last week, but he didn't come see the damage in Altadena ... and that doesn't sit right with The Game.

A$AP Rocky and A$AP Relli exchanged text messages hours after Rocky allegedly shot at Relli ... with Rocky denying claims he tried to kill Relli and calling Relli a liar and a "weirdo."

Screenshots from the conversation were shown in court Wednesday as part of Rocky's assault trial ... with Relli on the stand for a second straight day of testimony.

In the texts, Relli alleges Rocky set him up and tried to kill him when they agreed to meet in Hollywood to squash a beef ... allegations Rocky quickly denies.

A$AP Rocky's alleged victim, and former friend, is back on the stand ... and he told the jury how the alleged shooting changed his life for the worse.

A$AP Relli is testifying in court again Wednesday in the rapper's assault trial ... and he told the jury his life has been a "living hell" since Rocky shot at him in Hollywood a little over 3 years ago.

Relli says he's been getting death threats and lost his music managing business because artists and record labels turned on him for claiming Rocky shot him.

A$AP Rocky's former friend who testified Tuesday and Wednesday against the rapper in his L.A. criminal trial has 2 outstanding warrants hanging over his head ... TMZ has learned.

A$AP Relli is listed as the defendant in the warrants, for driving without a license and careless driving, in an August 2010 incident in the city of Weehawken, New Jersey, according to court records.

TMZ has confirmed both warrants are still active.

Rihanna's shining bright like a diamond by her man A$AP Rocky ... showing her support at his L.A. criminal trial Wednesday.

The singer avoided the media circus outside the downtown L.A. courthouse and came in incognito, showing up inside the courtroom ... she's wearing a black coat and sitting in the front row of the gallery, between Rocky's mom and sister -- with jurors clearly noticing her presence.

Rocky himself walked into the courthouse earlier as cameras flashed in his face and paparazzi shouted questions at him.

Megan Thee Stallion is shining bright at Paris Fashion Week ... in a silver number reminiscent of one Aaliyah's most iconic looks.

Check it out ... the "Mamushi" rapper hit Gaurav Gupta's Haute Couture Spring/Summer fashion show in Paris on Wednesday, where she wore a stunning metal ensemble with striking chain drip covering her from head to toe.

If the couture look is familiar to some of you, you're not alone ... Megan's outfit -- which included several silver payals and threads -- is similar to a get-up worn by the late singer Aaliyah in 2002's "Queen of the Damned."

Rihanna is throwing her full support behind A$AP Rocky .... because she's planning on showing up Wednesday for his Los Angeles criminal trial, TMZ has learned.

Of course, RiRi will cause quite the stir when she makes her grand entrance at the downtown L.A. courthouse, with a circus-like media atmosphere surrounding the high drama. A source with direct knowledge of the case tells us the plans could change, but right now RiRi is slated to be there tomorrow.

And while it's unclear what testimony will be heard Wednesday in court, RiRi will likely be sitting in the gallery with all the regular folks, which should be an interesting visual in and of itself.

A$AP Rocky's assault trial is sparking debate about "snitching," and the man he allegedly shot entered the chat outside court ... on the heels of taking the stand in the trial.

A$AP Relli strolled out of the downtown L.A. courthouse Tuesday evening, and a paparazzo immediately asked, "Some people call you a snitch, what you say about that?" Relli calmly and quickly responded, "Would you be a snitch if somebody shot at you?"

This set off a heated convo between Relli and the photographer (not a TMZ employee), who oddly bragged about having a bullet in his leg.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky aren't going to let his assault trial stop them from having some fun, as the couple was seen out and about after the rapper's long day in court.

The famous duo hit the town for dinner at Verse, a swanky L.A. restaurant. Rihanna is generous with her time, offering to sign records for a man waiting outside -- and her interaction with him is hilarious. The grapher tells her that he wants to get Ri's autograph tattooed on his hand, and she tells him that's a bad idea.

A$AP is seen in the same outfit he had on in court ... wearing a white collared shirt, paired with a nice black tie and tan trench coat.

A$AP Rocky's alleged victim, and former friend, says he couldn't believe Rocky would pull a gun on him, and he boldly dared him to pull the trigger.

A$AP Relli took the stand Tuesday in the rapper's assault trial, and recounted the moment he first saw the gun Rocky allegedly pulled on him during their heated 2021 arguemnt.

Relli, whose government name is Terell Ephron, told the jury it all unfolded very quickly, and upon seeing the gun he blurted out, "You better use that s**t, what the f**k you got a gun for?"