ASAP Rocky

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A$AP Rocky Dodges a Bullet (Legally): Not Guilty! 🚀💥

A$AP Rocky - Celebrity Trials - Hip-Hop - Legal Drama - Music Industry - Rihanna

A$AP Rocky is off the hook! The hip-hop star was found not guilty in a dramatic firearm assault case. Dive into the juicy details!

Hip-hop superstar A$AP Rocky has officially been found not guilty in a high-profile firearm assault case in Los Angeles, bringing a dramatic legal saga to a close. During a nearly month-long trial, jurors concluded that the rapper did not fire at his former friend, A$AP Relli, during a 2021 altercation on a Hollywood street. Facing two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, Rocky's potential 24-year prison sentence caused major waves in both the music industry and among his fans. Thankfully for the artist and Rihanna's partner, the verdict was in his favor.

The case broke open in a blaze of public interest when A$AP Relli testified that he was a victim of Rocky's alleged gunfire. He claimed the rapper fired two shots during their heated dispute, leaving many to speculate about the friendship's unfortunate demise. However, the jury wasn’t convinced, and after a thorough examination of the evidence and testimony, they sided with A$AP Rocky, leading to the celebratory news that he can now breathe a sigh of relief. The courtroom drama unfolded like a plot twist from his album—who could have scripted this better?

In a world where celebrity trials often resemble reality TV more than judicial proceedings, A$AP Rocky’s not guilty verdict has set social media ablaze with reactions. Fans took to their platforms, celebrating the news with hashtags and memes, punctuating the rapper's latest legal win. The verdict not only returns the artist to his music but also reassures fans that their idol isn't going anywhere just yet!

This trial serves as a reminder of the impact that celebrity legal troubles can have on public perception. A$AP Rocky, who has collaborated with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and has a notable fashion line, dodging a serious conviction feels almost cinematic. Also, did you know that A$AP Rocky rose to fame with his 2011 mixtape "Live.Love.A$AP"? The music world eagerly awaits what this influential artist will do next, now that his plate is a little less full!

Additionally, the trial revealed insights into the complex relationships within the hip-hop community, as it all played out under a global spotlight. With A$AP Rocky's not guilty verdict wrapped up, it will be interesting to see his next steps—perhaps a new album or a sizzling world tour? One thing’s for sure: this chapter is closed, but the story of A$AP Rocky is far from over!

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A$AP Rocky not guilty of firearm assault on LA street (BBC News)

A former friend said the hip-hop star opened fire at him during a dispute on a Hollywood street in 2021.

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ASAP Rocky Found Not Guilty—And Fans Are Freaking Out (Forbes)

The rapper and musician was embroiled in a felony case for two assault charges and had a potential 24 year prison sentence hanging over his head. Thankfully for ...

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Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky is found not guilty in firearm case ... (NPR)

Jurors found A$AP Rocky, a rapper and the longtime partner of Rihanna, not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend on a Hollywood street in 2021.

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A$AP Rocky found not guilty in assault trial in Los Angeles (CBS News)

A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm Tuesday following a nearly month-long trial in downtown Los ...

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A$AP Rocky found not guilty of firing gun at former friend in 2021 ... (ABC News)

The verdict follows a trial during which the alleged victim, A$AP Relli, testified that Rocky fired two shots from a handgun at him.

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A$AP Rocky Shooting Verdict: Not Guilty (Variety)

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty by a Los Angeles jury in a case of firearm assault stemming from a 2021 incident in Hollywood.

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Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault trial (NBC News)

Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm after he was accused of shooting at his onetime friend ...

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ASAP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Shooting Former Friend in Assault ... (The New York Times)

The rapper had faced two felony counts of assault with a firearm in connection with a 2021 altercation in Los Angeles.

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Rihanna reacts to A$AP Rocky not guilty verdict (CNN)

The world watched as A$AP Rocky flung himself into his partner Rihanna's arms after he was acquitted Tuesday and now she has shared her joy.

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See moment A$AP Rocky hugs Rihanna after not guilty verdict | CNN (CNN)

A California jury has found A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, stemming from a 2021 shooting incident with ...

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What to know about A$AP Rocky's not guilty verdict (The Associated Press)

Rocky was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, filed after a November 2021 incident in which a former friend said the rapper ...

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What was ASAP Rocky on trial for? Grammy-nominated rapper ... (The Desert Sun)

Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, was acquitted on Tuesday. He had faced up to 24 years in prison if convicted on all charges.

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How Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Reacted to His Not Guilty Verdict in ... (E! Online)

Immediately after A$AP Rocky was found not guilty Feb. 18 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in his court case, he ran and jumped into girlfriend ...

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A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Gun Assault Trial (Rolling Stone)

A$AP Rocky has been acquitted of all charges at his criminal gun assault trial, where he was accused of shooting former associate A$AP Relli.

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Rihanna 'thankful' after A$AP Rocky found not guilty in felony ... (CNA)

A jury cleared A$AP Rocky of all felony charges related to an alleged shooting. Rihanna, his long-time partner, responded with a social media post.

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A$AP Rocky's trial: Five things we learned (BBC News)

It was a trial that could have dismantled the future for one of hip-hop's hottest stars. The felony assault trial of A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles captured ...

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VIDEO: A$AP Rocky runs to Rihanna's arms after not-guilty verdict (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

A$AP Rocky is expected to hear the fate of the rapper's gun assault trial on Tuesday.

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Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in felony trial | CBC News (CBC.ca)

American rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend, avoiding a potential prison term.

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