{"id":22151,"date":"2025-02-19T20:09:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T20:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=22151"},"modified":"2025-02-19T20:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T20:09:22","slug":"aap-rockys-six-word-message-to-jury-after-unexpected-verdict-in-shooting-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=22151","title":{"rendered":"A$AP Rocky&#8217;s Six-Word Message to Jury After Unexpected Verdict in Shooting Trial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The rapper was visibly emotional as the verdict in his trial was announced. His longtime girlfriend and close family members stood by his side, offering their unwavering support.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A$AP Rocky spoke six words to convey his gratitude to the jury after an unexpected verdict in a shooting trial that had faced multiple delays. The case stemmed from allegations brought by a childhood friend.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Tensions between Rocky, Rakim Mayers, and his former friend A$AP Relli, Terell Ephron, escalated in November 2021.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1557712433812324356&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F450156-a-ap-rockys-six-word-message-to-jury.html&amp;sessionId=8b2689e17a9dff9d24274c7544f1c9bf0284858b&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1557712433812324356\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Once close high school friends and members of the A$AP Mob, a hip-hop collective,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\"><u>their relationship deteriorated<\/u><\/a>\u00a0due to business and personal disputes. Relli claimed that after Rocky rose to fame, he distanced himself from the group that had supported his early career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One November night, their conflict took a violent turn on a Hollywood sidewalk. Relli revealed that Rocky pulled a gun from his waistband and fired, grazing his hand.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-1\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1557532685148557312&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F450156-a-ap-rockys-six-word-message-to-jury.html&amp;sessionId=8b2689e17a9dff9d24274c7544f1c9bf0284858b&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1557532685148557312\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">This incident led to a court case in which Relli detailed their past, the financial disputes within A$AP, and the resentment he harbored toward Rocky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The successful rapper and fashion icon was charged with two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm in August 2022. However, during a preliminary hearing in November 2023, Rocky\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\"><u>pleaded not guilty<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-2\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-2&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1884964929054060546&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F450156-a-ap-rockys-six-word-message-to-jury.html&amp;sessionId=8b2689e17a9dff9d24274c7544f1c9bf0284858b&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1884964929054060546\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The legal proceedings revealed deeper rifts within A$AP, with Relli expressing frustration over financial issues. He claimed to have helped secure placements for the group but never received credit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the case progressed, Relli alleged that Rocky had made empty promises about business ventures and failed to support his former friends. He described the current state of the A$AP collective as fractured, with many members\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com.au\/culture\/asap-rocky-terell-ephron-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com.au\/culture\/asap-rocky-terell-ephron-trial\/\"><u>struggling financially.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The courtroom proceedings further revealed the depth of the dispute. Relli testified that as he followed Rocky and others onto Selma Avenue on the day of the alleged incident, the rapper\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\"><u>turned and fired<\/u><\/a>, causing a burning sensation in his hand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A photograph presented in court showed the injuries on Relli&#8217;s left hand, with raw knuckles. He admitted to using another individual as a shield. Relli also recalled how Rocky moved around erratically before firing three to four shots, then fleeing the scene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">An hour later, Relli returned to collect shell casings and sent a video to Rocky,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\"><u>writing<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;U try killing me [sic].&#8221; The rapper dismissed the claim, responding, &#8220;Rell [expletive] u talkin bout?? Why u tellin ppl I shot at u [sic].&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Relli accused Rocky of trying to separate him from his daughter, prompting Rocky to dismiss the claim and suggest calling the police if it were true. Two days later, Relli handed evidence to the Los Angeles Police Department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">During cross-examination, Rocky&#8217;s attorney, Joe Tacopina, argued Relli fabricated the shooting for financial gain, citing a settlement request a day after Rocky&#8217;s arrest. He also questioned a text where Relli allegedly\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;I&#8217;m getting ich [sic],&#8221; pressing whether he meant, &#8220;I&#8217;m getting rich?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-3\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-3&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1884640393565700558&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F450156-a-ap-rockys-six-word-message-to-jury.html&amp;sessionId=8b2689e17a9dff9d24274c7544f1c9bf0284858b&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1884640393565700558\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Tacopina pointed out Relli&#8217;s Florida gun license but noted he wasn&#8217;t known to carry firearms. Relli shot\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-11-08\/asap-rocky-shooting-testimony\"><u>back<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Yeah, but your client does.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The legal battle took another turn when a Los Angeles judge ruled that there was\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/aap-rocky-charges-court-assault-rihanna-e1aee44ace1a01124d1054f6fd0bdf39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/aap-rocky-charges-court-assault-rihanna-e1aee44ace1a01124d1054f6fd0bdf39\"><u>enough evidence<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for Rocky to stand trial on charges of firing a gun at Relli. Superior Court Judge M.L. Villar made the decision after a preliminary hearing that included about a day and a half of testimony from two witnesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-4\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-4&amp;features=eyJ0ZndfdGltZWxpbmVfbGlzdCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOltdLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X2ZvbGxvd2VyX2NvdW50X3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9iYWNrZW5kIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19yZWZzcmNfc2Vzc2lvbiI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZm9zbnJfc29mdF9pbnRlcnZlbnRpb25zX2VuYWJsZWQiOnsiYnVja2V0Ijoib24iLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X21peGVkX21lZGlhXzE1ODk3Ijp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRyZWF0bWVudCIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfZXhwZXJpbWVudHNfY29va2llX2V4cGlyYXRpb24iOnsiYnVja2V0IjoxMjA5NjAwLCJ2ZXJzaW9uIjpudWxsfSwidGZ3X3Nob3dfYmlyZHdhdGNoX3Bpdm90c19lbmFibGVkIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6Im9uIiwidmVyc2lvbiI6bnVsbH0sInRmd19kdXBsaWNhdGVfc2NyaWJlc190b19zZXR0aW5ncyI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdXNlX3Byb2ZpbGVfaW1hZ2Vfc2hhcGVfZW5hYmxlZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdmlkZW9faGxzX2R5bmFtaWNfbWFuaWZlc3RzXzE1MDgyIjp7ImJ1Y2tldCI6InRydWVfYml0cmF0ZSIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfbGVnYWN5X3RpbWVsaW5lX3N1bnNldCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOnRydWUsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9LCJ0ZndfdHdlZXRfZWRpdF9mcm9udGVuZCI6eyJidWNrZXQiOiJvbiIsInZlcnNpb24iOm51bGx9fQ%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1885042890554159546&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F450156-a-ap-rockys-six-word-message-to-jury.html&amp;sessionId=8b2689e17a9dff9d24274c7544f1c9bf0284858b&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1885042890554159546\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;We&#8217;re not disappointed, not surprised, we expected to go to trial, we&#8217;ve been planning for trial all along,&#8221; Tacopina\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/aap-rocky-charges-court-assault-rihanna-e1aee44ace1a01124d1054f6fd0bdf39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/aap-rocky-charges-court-assault-rihanna-e1aee44ace1a01124d1054f6fd0bdf39\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>\u00a0outside court at the time. &#8220;Rocky is going to be vindicated when all this is said and done, without question.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the case progressed, delays continued to impact the legal proceedings. In October 2024, a judge postponed Rocky&#8217;s trial, originally set for November, pushing it to January 21, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The decision came during an October 22 hearing in Los Angeles. Tacopina later explained that the delay was due to scheduling conflicts, including the rapper&#8217;s performance at Rolling Loud Thailand 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The attorney added that the trial was postponed partly\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/asap-rocky-trial-postponed-until-january-thailand-concert-8604684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/asap-rocky-trial-postponed-until-january-thailand-concert-8604684\">due to Rocky&#8217;s benefit concert<\/a>\u00a0in Bangkok in late November and partly because there were still ongoing issues with discovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">With the holidays approaching, he noted that all parties\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/asap-rocky-trial-postponed-until-january-thailand-concert-8604684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/asap-rocky-trial-postponed-until-january-thailand-concert-8604684\"><u>agreed<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;I think everyone decided it&#8217;s best to do this in January. It&#8217;s a firm date.&#8221; Regarding the judge&#8217;s decision, Tacopina\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/asap-rocky-trial-postponed-until-january-thailand-concert-8604684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/asap-rocky-trial-postponed-until-january-thailand-concert-8604684\"><u>stated<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;If he said no, Rocky would be here on Nov. 12, obviously. I&#8217;d be here. But he was very accommodating.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the trial date shifted once again, discussions turned to who might be in the courtroom when proceedings began. 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However, the accused opted not to testify in his own defense.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/cvGJoxfomst-S3QGRnu7pBlEWokd_nO2_NakangDOVo\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE5YWQ0MGQ4MmQ5NjE1OGRiYzhhYjVjNTg3NzM4YmU4N2YzZTYxOGQ2MTU0ZDg3MDNkM2ViOTQyZjQ1M2MyNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAxMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/UZhl0pUYrzlIUe8_FyaEUHtdrs1T_oHelDaq8oJuDdo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE5YWQ0MGQ4MmQ5NjE1OGRiYzhhYjVjNTg3NzM4YmU4N2YzZTYxOGQ2MTU0ZDg3MDNkM2ViOTQyZjQ1M2MyNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAxMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7wz2D110pe6LDMmr92DStRm_2RNQnvDxMSQ-yJjZPXo\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE5YWQ0MGQ4MmQ5NjE1OGRiYzhhYjVjNTg3NzM4YmU4N2YzZTYxOGQ2MTU0ZDg3MDNkM2ViOTQyZjQ1M2MyNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAxMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/m0Y2znHsvV06hmQ7vx7-k78rBUlxYI9AZECTWwu3_WI\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE5YWQ0MGQ4MmQ5NjE1OGRiYzhhYjVjNTg3NzM4YmU4N2YzZTYxOGQ2MTU0ZDg3MDNkM2ViOTQyZjQ1M2MyNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAxMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Y7YS-3Wi7jMvL72ULnR36BmSMIgQGRZgW2ePuVJzmFQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE5YWQ0MGQ4MmQ5NjE1OGRiYzhhYjVjNTg3NzM4YmU4N2YzZTYxOGQ2MTU0ZDg3MDNkM2ViOTQyZjQ1M2MyNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAxMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/aa9ad40d82d96158dbc8ab5c587738be87f3e618d6154d8703d3eb942f453c26.jpg\" alt=\"A$AP Rocky reacts in court at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on February 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2010\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A$AP Rocky reacts in court at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on February 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A central issue in the case was the gun, which was never recovered. Prosecutors argued it was real, while Rocky&#8217;s attorneys\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/jury-reaches-verdict-aap-rocky-assault-trial\/story?id=118928230#:~:text=%22Thank%20y%27all%20for%20saving%20my%20life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/jury-reaches-verdict-aap-rocky-assault-trial\/story?id=118928230#:~:text=%22Thank%20y%27all%20for%20saving%20my%20life\"><u>maintained<\/u><\/a>\u00a0it was merely a &#8220;prop gun&#8221; he carried for protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/uDTpWMyuubHsO3XmVb82NLlc7Cl_oX2eDj-uZwe8V6c\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQzNTY1Y2JkMmNhYTFmODIzMzdjOWVjYjAyNGU3ODBjZTY2ZDM0YmM5MTk4MWIwYzk3ZWQxYTM2ZDQyZTIwZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5OQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/hPBb8QTSmVuFUcYic3KsQrOI3mst_B1VgmaIa1s7MWQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQzNTY1Y2JkMmNhYTFmODIzMzdjOWVjYjAyNGU3ODBjZTY2ZDM0YmM5MTk4MWIwYzk3ZWQxYTM2ZDQyZTIwZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5OQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/H4xc_2oZKSshYILpbTnpmL9DQG81VUhzTKi6kI9PoxU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQzNTY1Y2JkMmNhYTFmODIzMzdjOWVjYjAyNGU3ODBjZTY2ZDM0YmM5MTk4MWIwYzk3ZWQxYTM2ZDQyZTIwZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5OQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/RUCLtQGMVmj20tnkZHEZWhJ8kGbrcJQGpDj9R_utyrQ\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQzNTY1Y2JkMmNhYTFmODIzMzdjOWVjYjAyNGU3ODBjZTY2ZDM0YmM5MTk4MWIwYzk3ZWQxYTM2ZDQyZTIwZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5OQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Wr3eLByHG2blF1HJaot2Mt2eZw9vqWJi3cwlsFyOfxc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmQzNTY1Y2JkMmNhYTFmODIzMzdjOWVjYjAyNGU3ODBjZTY2ZDM0YmM5MTk4MWIwYzk3ZWQxYTM2ZDQyZTIwZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5OQ.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/2d3565cbd2caa1f82337c9ecb024e780ce66d34bc91981b0c97ed1a36d42e20d.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Przelomiec and Terell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli, during trial on January 29, 2025, Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1599\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Paul Przelomiec and Terell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli, during trial on January 29, 2025, Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">After weeks of testimony, the jury reached a verdict on February 18, 2025,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/jury-reaches-verdict-aap-rocky-assault-trial\/story?id=118928230#:~:text=%22Thank%20y%27all%20for%20saving%20my%20life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/jury-reaches-verdict-aap-rocky-assault-trial\/story?id=118928230#:~:text=%22Thank%20y%27all%20for%20saving%20my%20life\"><u>acquitting Rocky of felony assault charges<\/u><\/a>\u00a0linked to the 2021 incident. As the decision was announced,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zHMytQTSJ1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zHMytQTSJ1s\"><u>cheers erupted<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in the courtroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The rapper immediately turned to embrace his attorneys and loved ones, including Rihanna, who had been by his side throughout the proceedings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/eop-5ImMxo8iQtdYxWW2XB4I3CQIxaW2NIkVy7OSNhc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTJhMjJmMmY3MmU2NzRlMGQxODY1ODdhZDNkZjk2NTJmMGI3ZjQ3MTIxYTcyOWMxNGM2MjNmM2I4ZjQ2ODU3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU1NA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/gOSSyht8o9bkaRpef8M-FsfAqbPUAGEZNCP0ZbjHQKY\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTJhMjJmMmY3MmU2NzRlMGQxODY1ODdhZDNkZjk2NTJmMGI3ZjQ3MTIxYTcyOWMxNGM2MjNmM2I4ZjQ2ODU3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU1NA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Cxg95Zi8Z9D000Y0Eos5GS8_Fn8mHuV9-tP_jRQkN0s\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTJhMjJmMmY3MmU2NzRlMGQxODY1ODdhZDNkZjk2NTJmMGI3ZjQ3MTIxYTcyOWMxNGM2MjNmM2I4ZjQ2ODU3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU1NA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/9CfEqYidSifnKl9qBAdH32RbJUl_a7rv0URhwozvock\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTJhMjJmMmY3MmU2NzRlMGQxODY1ODdhZDNkZjk2NTJmMGI3ZjQ3MTIxYTcyOWMxNGM2MjNmM2I4ZjQ2ODU3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU1NA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/PmWRVKMiRZac_M_U5GX50kPRvqfpRE7UPa7zWLqy94g\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTJhMjJmMmY3MmU2NzRlMGQxODY1ODdhZDNkZjk2NTJmMGI3ZjQ3MTIxYTcyOWMxNGM2MjNmM2I4ZjQ2ODU3Mi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU1NA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 98.45559845559846vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/52a22f2f72e674e0d186587ad3df9652f0b7f47121a729c14c623f3b8f468572.png\" alt=\"A$AP Rocky embraces Rihanna and family members in court on February 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: YouTube\/EntertainmentTonight\" width=\"1020\" height=\"1554\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A$AP Rocky embraces Rihanna and family members in court on February 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: YouTube\/EntertainmentTonight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-8\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Thank y&#8217;all for saving my life,&#8221; were the first six words Rocky\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O4me0G0W12E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O4me0G0W12E\"><u>uttered<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to the jurors as they left the courtroom, adding, &#8220;Thank you. 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Her post\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/badgalriri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/badgalriri\/\"><u>read<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;The glory belongs to God and God alone! Thankful, humbled by His mercy!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Ahead of the trial, Rocky had declined a plea deal that would have required him to serve 180 days in jail. &#8220;Yes, he was offered a plea deal but is not interested because he is actually innocent,&#8221; Tacopina\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/jury-reaches-verdict-aap-rocky-assault-trial\/story?id=118928230#:~:text=%22Thank%20y%27all%20for%20saving%20my%20life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/jury-reaches-verdict-aap-rocky-assault-trial\/story?id=118928230#:~:text=%22Thank%20y%27all%20for%20saving%20my%20life\"><u>stated<\/u><\/a>. 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