ASAP Rocky acquitted in felony assault case
Rapper ASAP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has been found not guilty in a high-profile felony assault trial stemming from a 2021 incident in Hollywood.
The Grammy-nominated artist, who shares two children with billionaire singer Rihanna, faced the possibility of more than two decades behind bars if convicted.
The case revolved around allegations that Mayers fired a semi-automatic firearm at his former friend, A$AP Relli, during a dispute on November 6, 2021, resulting in an injury to Relli’s hand. Prosecutors argued that the rapper had acted with intent, while the defense maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.
As the verdict was announced in court, stating that he was found not guilty, an emotional Asap Rocky immediately embraced his loved ones. He first hugged his mother and sister before making his way to Rihanna, whose visible relief reflected the significance of the moment.
The ruling marks the end of a closely watched legal battle, allowing the artist to move forward without the looming threat of incarceration.
