Rapper ASAP Rocky, (Rakim Mayers), is set to stand trial on
charges related to an alleged shooting incident involving his former childhood
friend, Terell Ephron.
The incident, which took place two years ago, recently
gained public attention after a viral video surfaced showing ASAP Rocky
purportedly firing a handgun at Ephron.
During the second day of a court hearing, it was confirmed
that ASAP Rocky would face trial on accusations of firing a pistol during a
dispute with Ephron, causing minor injuries. The rapper has entered a plea of
not guilty.
Rocky is now confronted with two felony counts of assault with
a firearm, and if found guilty, he could potentially face up to nine years in
prison.
The charges stem from an altercation between the rapper and
Ephron, who was part of the A$AP’s Mob hip-hop collective and had known ASAP
Rocky since their time together in a New York high school.
In a separate lawsuit, Ephron alleges that he is a victim of
assault and battery, negligence, and emotional distress, claiming that ASAP
Rocky intentionally lured him to an undisclosed location outside the W Hotel in
Hollywood on November 6, 2021, to discuss a disagreement.
The incident was captured on CCTV, and a video circulating
on social media purportedly shows Rakim brandishing and firing a gun.
However, ASAP Rocky’s legal team denies that he is the
person depicted in the video.
ASAP Rocky, who is currently in a relationship with music
icon Rihanna, has risen to fame in the music industry.
The couple shares two children. The rapper gained prominence
with support from artists like Drake and has collaborated with various
musicians, including Alicia Keys, Lana Del Rey, Skepta, Selena Gomez, and
Kendrick Lamar.
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