Rocky

A$AP Rocky Faces Continuing Legal Battle as Accuser Presses Forward with Civil Lawsuit Despite Acquittal

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Los Angeles — Just one week after rapper A$AP Rocky was cleared of all charges in a criminal trial, the plaintiff in a related civil lawsuit insists on moving forward. The lawsuit, filed by former A$AP Mob member Terell Ephron, is rooted in the same November 2021 incident for which the rapper was found not guilty of assault with a semiautomatic pistol. During a recent court session in downtown Los Angeles, Terell Ephron’s attorney, Melissa Mikail, confirmed their intention to continue with the lawsuit. Mikail emphasized the different standards of proof between criminal and civil … Read more

A$AP Rocky Embraces Freedom and Family in Courtroom Victory Over Assault Charges

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Los Angeles — In a moment of high drama and jubilation, A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, was acquitted on two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, ending a legal battle that caught nationwide attention. As the court clerk announced the not guilty verdict, Rocky immediately embraced his partner, pop superstar Rihanna, who was seated alongside his family in the courtroom packed with his supporters. The verdict followed a swift deliberation by the jury, who after only three hours, concluded the three-week trial in Rocky’s favor, thus saving him from a potential prison sentence of … Read more

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky to Honor Their Lawyer in a Unique Way by Naming Next Child After Him

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Los Angeles, CA – In a unique nod of gratitude, musician A$AP Rocky and international pop star Rihanna have announced an unexpected but heartfelt gesture toward the attorney who recently defended A$AP Rocky in his legal troubles. In appreciation of his services, the couple has vowed to name their next child after the lawyer, Joe Tacopina, according to statements released Wednesday. The decision underscores the strong bond that developed between the rapper and his lawyer during the course of the legal proceedings. Tacopina, a prominent attorney known for his work in high-profile cases, represented A$AP … Read more

A$AP Rocky Acquitted in High-Profile 2021 Shooting Case Involving Former Friend

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Los Angeles, California — A$AP Rocky, a prominent figure in the music and fashion industry, was acquitted of two felony assault charges by a California jury on Wednesday. The charges stemmed from an incident involving a semiautomatic firearm during a 2021 confrontation with a former friend in Hollywood. Rakim Athelston Mayers, 36, known professionally as A$AP Rocky, could have faced over 24 years in prison if convicted. The incident occurred when A$AP Rocky was alleged to have assaulted an ex-friend and high school peer, who goes by A$AP Relli. The defense maintained that the weapon … Read more