ASAP Rocky Wins Big In Not Guilty Verdict

In a dramatic conclusion to a high-profile legal battle, A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, was acquitted of all charges related to a 2021 shooting incident involving his former friend and A$AP Mob member, Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli. The Los Angeles jury delivered a unanimous not-guilty verdict on February 18, 2025, after a three-week trial and three hours of deliberation. The rapper had faced two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a potential sentence of up to 24 years in prison.

The case centered on allegations that A$AP Rocky fired a handgun at Ephron during a November 2021 altercation. The defense maintained that the firearm in question was a prop gun used for self-defense, while the prosecution argued otherwise. Notably, no physical evidence, such as a recovered weapon or fingerprints on shell casings, was presented to substantiate the prosecution’s claims.

Throughout the trial, A$AP Rocky received unwavering support from his partner, Rihanna, and their family. Rihanna attended numerous court sessions, often accompanied by the couple’s two young sons, RZA and Riot. Her presence underscored the family’s solidarity during this challenging period.

Upon hearing the not-guilty verdict, an emotional A$AP Rocky leaped over the court bench to embrace a tearful Rihanna, expressing profound gratitude to the jury for “saving his life.” Rihanna later took to social media, stating, “The Glory belongs to God and God alone. THANKFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY!”