A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Gun Charges in Los Angeles

Rapper A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was found not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in a trial stemming from a 2021 altercation with former friend Terell Ephron in Hollywood. After a three-hour jury deliberation, the verdict was celebrated by Rocky, who expressed gratitude to the jurors for 'saving my life.' The defense argued that the gun used in the incident was a prop gun that fired blanks, while prosecutors claimed Rocky fired at Ephron during a dispute, resulting in a minor injury. Rocky had faced a potential 24-year prison sentence if convicted but rejected a plea deal of six months in jail just before the trial. With the trial behind him, Rocky is poised for a significant year, including performances at major events and an upcoming film with Denzel Washington. His partner, Rihanna, supported him throughout the trial, often accompanied by their two young sons.