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A$AP Rocky acquitted of two felony assault charges
A$AP Rocky acquitted of two felony assault charges
By: Nii Ammui Fio | 2 mins read
Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty in a high-stakes trial that could have resulted in a lengthy prison sentence.
A jury in Los Angeles acquitted the musician, born Rakim Mayers, of two felony assault charges on Tuesday. The charges, linked to a 2021 altercation in Hollywood, carried a potential 24-year prison term.
The case stemmed from accusations by Terell Ephron, a former friend and fellow member of the A$AP Mob collective, who claimed that Mayers fired a gun at him during a dispute on November 6, 2021. Ephron alleged that one of the bullets grazed his knuckles.
Mayers, however, maintained his innocence throughout the trial, arguing that the weapon in question was a prop gun and dismissing the allegations as an attempt by Ephron to extort money.
The courtroom erupted with cheers as the first not-guilty verdict was announced. Overcome with emotion, Mayers climbed over a wooden barrier to embrace his family and longtime partner, Rihanna, who had been supporting him throughout the trial. As the second acquittal was read, he turned to his legal team, visibly moved.
“Thank God for saving my life,” he said aloud, also expressing gratitude to the jury.
The dispute that led to the trial reportedly began the day before the incident, with tensions between Mayers and Ephron escalating. Though they had been close since high school, their relationship had grown strained as A$AP Rocky’s career took off.
With the case behind him, Mayers is preparing for a busy year. He is set to release his first solo album in nearly a decade and will co-headline the Rolling Loud festival in Los Angeles in March 2025. Additionally, he has been named a co-chair for the upcoming Met Gala in May, joining Anna Wintour, Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and LeBron James.
His ventures extend beyond music and fashion—he will also appear in Spike Lee’s highly anticipated film Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington, set for a summer release.
Rihanna, who attended several court sessions in support of Mayers, was present when the verdict was read, standing by his side as he walked free.
