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A$AP Rocky Dodges a Bullet โ€“ Literally! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ”ซ

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A$AP Rocky is shaking off those courtroom jitters as he's found not guilty in firearm assault case! Discover the drama that unfolded in Hollywood!

In a surprising turn of events, hip-hop sensation A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firearm assault by a Los Angeles jury. The charges he faced stemmed from an incident in Hollywood in 2021, where the rapper allegedly fired shots at his former friend, A$AP Relli. After a tense trial filled with testimonies, jurors deliberated for a mere three hours before reaching a verdict that many didn't see coming. With a maximum sentence of 24 years hanging over his head, this outcome could be considered a massive win for the hip-hop star, whose real name is Rakim Mayers.

The trial revealed shocking claims, with A$AP Relli stating that their friendship had soured and escalated into a dangerous confrontation on the streets of Los Angeles. However, the defense argued that the evidence was circumstantial and that A$AP Rocky had no motive to harm Relli, especially given their past friendship. Rocky, who has made headlines not just for his music but also for his high-profile relationship with Rihanna, clearly had the odds against him after the accusations, but ultimately, the jury sided with him.

In a twist of fate, the verdict follows A$AP Rocky's decision to reject a plea deal that could have seen him serve only 180 days in jail. The rapperโ€™s courageous stance reflects a fierce commitment to maintaining his innocence and confronting the allegations head-on. The high-profile nature of the case and the celebrity involved turned it into a media frenzy, with fans and onlookers eager to hear the outcome of every legal twist and turn.

So whatโ€™s next for A$AP Rocky? With this court drama behind him, he can refocus on his career and personal life, potentially gearing up for new music and major collaborations. Fun fact: Did you know A$AP Rocky was first introduced to music through his older brother who was a drug dealer? This stark contrast to his current lifestyle shows just how far he's come. Also, his stunning rise in the music industry has been nothing short of a meteoric ascent, with multiple chart-topping singles and an unmistakable style that has influenced fashion trends across the globe!

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

A jury in Los Angeles acquitted the musician, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, on two felony assault charges that carried up to 24 years in prison. Terell ...

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A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault trial (The Guardian)

Verdict comes after former friend A$AP Relli accused rapper of shooting him in Hollywood in 2021.

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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 ASAP Rocky found not guilty in Los Angeles assault trial (Los Angeles Times)

ASAP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted Tuesday of assault charges stemming from a 2021 Hollywood shooting.

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Jury finds rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in Hollywood gun assault trial (NBC Southern California)

Jurors have reached a verdict in the gun assault trial of rapper A$AP Rocky in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom.

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

Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, had faced up to 24 years in prison if convicted of all charges. At the start of the trial last month, he rejected a ...

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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 Found Not Guilty In Felony Assault Case After ... (Forbes)

The rapper turned down a plea deal last month that included a 180-day stint in jail.

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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 is found not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend ... (WDSU New Orleans)

Los Angeles jurors deliberated for only about three hours before clearing him of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Advertisement. The ...

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ASAP Rocky Found Not Guiltyโ€”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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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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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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A$AP Rocky Acquitted of Shooting Charges (Vanity Fair)

The rapper's children and their mother, Rihanna, looked on as a three-week trial highlighted a feud with an old friend.

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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 & Rihanna Promise to Name Next Baby After Rapper's ... (Billboard)

ASAP Rocky and Rihanna apparently promised to name their next baby "Joe" after the rapper's lawyer, Joe Tacopina.

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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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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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