A$AP Rocky faces up to 24 years in prison: Breaking down the trial

A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to assault Rapper A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty to assault charges, stemming from a 2021 shooting incident. Rocky is accused of shooting at Terell Ephron during an argument in Hollywood. A$AP Rocky, one of hip-hop’s most recognizable names, is in the spotlight for reasons beyond his music. The rapper is on trial in Los Angeles, facing two felony assault charges for allegedly firing a gun at a former friend, A$AP Relli, during a 2021 confrontation. With Rocky’s career and public image hanging in the balance, the trial has captured national attention, fueled by high-profile connections to Rihanna, his partner and the mother of their two children. The outcome could have significant repercussions for the rapper, who faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted. Why is A$AP Rocky on trial? What we know: A$AP Rocky is accused of firing a gun at former friend and collaborator A$AP Relli, whose legal name is Terell Ephron, during an altercation in Hollywood in November 2021. Prosecutors allege that tensions between the two escalated after a fallout over their personal and professional relationship, leading to the confrontation. Relli claims that Rocky shot at him twice, with one bullet...