Rapper Asap Rocky Acquitted in 2021 Shooting Case

The jury found Asap Rocky not guilty after deliberating on allegations of assault involving a firearm during a 2021 altercation in Los Angeles.

Asap Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was accused of firing a gun at former friend and colleague Asap Relli during a dispute in November 2021.
The rapper maintained his innocence throughout the trial, claiming the weapon involved was a prop incapable of firing real bullets.
Key witnesses, including members of the Asap Mob collective, supported the defense's claim that no real firearm was used in the incident.
The jury, composed of seven women and five men, reached a not-guilty verdict after brief deliberations, sparking emotional scenes in the courtroom.
Rihanna, Asap Rocky's partner and mother of their two children, attended multiple court sessions, including the final verdict, where she was visibly moved.