ASAP Rocky was acquitted of assault charges and has welcomed his attorney, Joe Tacopina, into the ASAP family.
- The trial, involving an altercation with ASAP Relli, could have ended with Rocky facing serious prison time.
- After the verdict, there were heartfelt exchanges between Rocky and Tacopina.
- Rocky expressed deep gratitude to the jurors and shared his relief on social media.
- Rihanna also celebrated the outcome, emphasizing her gratitude and faith.
In a tense courtroom moment, ASAP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. This verdict brought a wave of relief as he faced potentially severe consequences.
The charges originated from an incident involving former friend ASAP Relli. Rocky was accused of firing gunshots, a serious allegation that had a possible 24-year prison sentence looming over him. Lucky for Rocky, the jury saw it differently, and with a unanimous decision, declared him not guilty.
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After the verdict, there was nothing but love between Rocky and his lawyer, Joe Tacopina. In a viral clip, Rocky jokes calling him ‘ASAP Joe.’ Tacopina couldn’t help but celebrate, praising Rocky as a ‘great person’ and expressing genuine affection for him and his family.
The sentiment was mutual as Rocky expressed gratitude toward the jury for ‘saving his life’ and even thanked them publicly as they exited the courtroom. Showing his love, he embraced his partner, Rihanna, amidst the happy chaos.
Social media quickly became a platform of celebration. ASAP Rocky announced his gratitude with a ‘DON’T BE DUMB’ post on X, hinting at moving past this chapter quickly. Rihanna also shared her thoughts, attributing the positive outcome to divine intervention with a heartfelt message about faith and gratitude.
ASAP Rocky’s acquittal was a moment of relief and joy, marking the start of a new chapter.
