Los Angeles, CA—In a shocking turn of events in court, the man accused of shooting someone during a robbery attempt at Rihanna’s huge Hollywood Hills mansion has pleaded not guilty. The event that happened last month has gotten a lot of attention from fans. Moreover, it made headlines about the shooting at Rihanna’s mansion and raised concerns about celebrity home security. The suspect says he didn’t do anything wrong in the shooting that happened during the Rihanna burglary.
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Justin Loud, 29, went to Los Angeles Superior Court and pleaded not guilty to several felonies. These include attempted murder, burglary, and gun crimes. On November 10, 2025, prosecutors say Loud shot at a security guard while trying to break into the Fenty mogul’s $13.7 million home. The guard, who was walking around the property, fired back and hit Loud in the leg. As a result, the guard stopped the break-in before anyone could hurt Rihanna or her family.
Loud, who is now free on $2 million bail, didn’t show much emotion during the hearing. His lawyer said that the plea sets the stage for a strong defense. This is because there isn’t enough evidence to link Loud directly to the shooting at Rihanna’s mansion. The lawyer said outside of court, “My client maintains his innocence.”
Rihanna, who is 37 years old, was not home at the time. However, reports say she has increased security at her homes because more and more celebrities are having their homes broken into. People who know the singer say that the scare led to immediate improvements, such as better surveillance and armed patrols. This is the latest in a string of high-profile burglaries involving Rihanna. Likewise, it is similar to threats made against stars like Kendall Jenner and Travis Scott in the past.
The Barbados-born star, who is famous for songs like “Umbrella” and her billion-dollar beauty empire, is still building her empire without any problems. There is no trial date yet. However, the case shows how unsafe some wealthy areas of Los Angeles are.
This suspect’s not guilty plea in the Rihanna mansion shooting has brought up the issue of celebrity home invasions again. Experts are calling for stricter laws. The rich and famous in Hollywood are spending millions on estates that look like fortresses and have luxury and security features.
