ASAP Rocky became a superstar. Will a Hollywood shooting trial derail his career?
Rakim Mayers, better known as the rapper ASAP Rocky, will headline the Rolling Loud festival and serve as a chair of the Met Gala this year — as long as he dodges a conviction at his trial for a 2021 Hollywood shooting.
ASAP Rocky Turns Down Plea Deal As Jury Selection Begins In Assault Trial
ASAP Rocky appeared at a Los Angeles courthouse on Tuesday (Jan. 21) as jury selection began in his criminal assault trial. The 35-year-old artist, born Rakim Mayers, is facing two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm stemming from an alleged altercation in Nov. 2021.
ASAP Rocky Has Reportedly Rejected A Plea Deal In His Felony Firearm Assault Case
The outlet claims Rocky’s plea deal consisted of three years of probation, a seven-year suspended prison sentence, and 180 days served in county jail, if plead guilty to one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Instead, Rocky wants to present his defense.
What to Know About ASAP Rocky’s Assault Trial
The rapper rejected a plea deal and will stand trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.
A$AP Rocky Trial: Everything To Know About Shooting As Court Starts
A$AP Rocky's felony assault trial for allegedly shooting his former friend A$AP Relli begins on January 21 in Los Angeles.
ASAP Rocky Trial: Potential Jurors Asked If They Buy Fenty Products
Potential jurors in ASAP Rocky's trial for alleged assault with a semiautomatic firearm have been asked a lot of questions about the rapper and the mother of his children, Rihanna. As reported by TMZ ,
Potential jurors at A$AP Rocky trial asked about Rihanna, Fenty
As jury selection began, prosecutors asked potential jurors if they were fans of Rihanna or purchased any products from her Fenty fashion and beauty line.
A$AP Rocky’s lawyers to cast accuser as money seeker in opening statements at trial
Opening statements are beginning at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a handgun at a former friend.
A$AP Rocky Jury Selection Sparks Backlash on Los Angeles
Lawyers for A$AP Rocky criticized the lack of Black people in the Los Angeles jury pool in the rapper's assault case.
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ASAP Rocky Heads Back to Court in Black Derby Shoes While in Los Angeles
Rocky was spotted heading to the Superior Court of Los Angeles yesterday. The "Sundress" rapper sported a pair of classic derby shoes. The silhouette is not unlike Rocky's favorite Bottega Veneta ...
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Al Sharpton Slams NY Court for Having Shortage of Black Jurors in ASAP Rocky’s Trial
Rev. Al Sharpton expressed his concern for A$AP Rocky after it was revealed that there are hardly any Black jurors in his ...
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Rev. Al Sharpton Sounds Alarm About Juror Diversity in ASAP Rocky’s Trial: ‘Absolutely Ridiculous’
Rev. Al Sharpton believes A$AP Rocky will not get a fair trial. Speaking on X, Sharpton revealed only four Black people were ...
A$AP Rocky assault trial continues jury selection as defense protests lack of Black candidates
Dozens of jurors will return to a Los Angeles courtroom for the possibility of serving on the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who ...
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Jury Sworn in to Hear A$AP Rocky Case; Opening Statements On Tap
One day after a jury was sworn in, opening statements are expected Friday in the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with two counts of assault stemming from allegations he pulled a gun on a ...