A$AP Rocky Found NOT Guilty: A Positive Outcome with Hot Takes

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After a month of a judge deciding his fate in Los Angeles, A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of using a firearm against his friend as of February 18th, 2025.
​by Arwen Burrows

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A$AP Rocky was accused of shooting his friend, A$AP Relli, back in 2021 and was looking to face a total of 24 years in prison. After a long month of defending himself, he was found not guilty of all felony charges. It all took place at the Los Angeles Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center where he was constantly supported by his family including his wife and kids.

Jackson King (12) shares his hot take on the trial, “I knew he was innocent, he stood his ground. I'm glad that he got released so that he can start making absolute bangers again, he makes great music.”

It was claimed that A$AP Rocky had a fake gun. He explained earlier that he carries around a prop gun when he doesn't have his bodyguards. This was confirmed by A$AP's tour manager along with A$AP Twelvyy. A$AP Twellvyy explained to the judges that A$AP Rocky carries around a prop gun because of violent incidents that occurred in 2018.

Lochlan Chastain (12) wasn’t for or against the trial saying, “I wasn’t too worried about it. I don’t listen to him much, but he’s a celebrity, so I’d assume he wouldn’t be sentenced.”

After climbing over the chairs to reach his family and receiving a huge hug right after he was announced not guilty, he says, “This whole experience has been crazy for the past 4 years. I’m thankful and it’s blessed to be here right now to be a free man talking to y’all.”

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