A$AP Rocky Faces Trial Over 2021 Shooting Allegations

The rapper, who denies the charges, could face up to 24 years in prison if convicted, as his defense claims the firearm involved was a non-lethal prop gun.

A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, is on trial for two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm stemming from a 2021 incident involving former collaborator Terell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli.
The defense argues that the firearm in question was a starter pistol incapable of firing live ammunition, a claim prosecutors say was disclosed late in the legal process.
Prosecutors allege Mayers fired multiple shots after a heated argument, while the defense maintains Ephron fabricated the incident as part of an extortion attempt.
Mayers rejected a plea deal that included 180 days in jail, opting to fight charges that could lead to a maximum sentence of 24 years if convicted.
The trial has drawn significant attention due to Mayers' celebrity status, his relationship with Rihanna, and the high-profile legal teams involved.