A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Shooting Trial

A Los Angeles jury has found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty on all counts of felony assault, bringing an end to a highly publicized three-week trial.

According to Variety, the Harlem-bred rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was accused of firing a gun at his former friend, A$AP Relli (real name Terell Ephron), outside a hotel in Hollywood in November 2021.

Rocky, his defence team, his partner, Rihanna, and family members present in the courtroom cheered and wept with joy as the verdict was delivered.