LOS ANGELES – A woman accused of discharging a firearm multiple times outside the residence of pop icon Rihanna has entered a plea of not guilty, asserting her actions were part of a divinely inspired, albeit aggressive, career development strategy.

Ivanna Ortiz, 30, faces charges after allegedly firing 20 rounds at the singer’s Los Angeles home. Her legal team contends that Ortiz was operating under a “spiritual directive” to facilitate her own rise to stardom, which she believed was contingent on Rihanna’s premature departure from the mortal coil.

“My client was merely attempting to fulfill a prophecy, not commit a crime,” stated defense attorney Chad Wilmington outside the courthouse. “She genuinely believed that by expediting Ms. Fenty’s transition, she would unlock her own destiny as the next global music sensation. It’s less about malice and more about a profoundly misinterpreted divine mandate.”

Prosecutors, however, described the incident as a “calculated and dangerous act of harassment,” citing numerous online posts by Ortiz expressing her belief that God would “take me to my future” upon Rihanna’s death. One YouTube video allegedly featured Ortiz directly addressing the superstar, urging her to “listen” to the impending celestial arrangement.

Legal experts suggest the defense’s strategy hinges on convincing a jury that Ortiz’s actions, while objectively terrifying, stemmed from a sincere, albeit delusional, conviction rather than criminal intent. If successful, it could set a precedent for future instances of fans attempting to ‘manifest’ their dreams through extreme, property-damaging measures.

Ortiz remains confident, reportedly telling her legal team, “They just don’t understand the hustle.”