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ASAP Rocky Violently Pushes the Press on His Arrival at Murder Attempt Trial

The rapper is accused of shooting his former A$AP Mob member

01/27/2025 , 8:47 am

A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is facing trial on charges of attempted murder following an incident that occurred on November 6, 2021, in which he is accused of shooting his former A$AP Mob member, Terell Ephron (A$AP Relli), during an argument in Hollywood.

The trial began on January 21, 2025, and during the first hearings, tense moments were recorded between the defense and the prosecution.

A$AP Rocky’s defense attorney, Joe Tacopina, argued that the weapon used in the incident was a prop gun, intended for self-defense against possible attackers. Meanwhile, the prosecution presented evidence including shell casings linked to a Glock 43, which led to a delay in the trial for the defense to review these new findings.

A$AP Rocky listens to opening remarks in his trial at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on January 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. A$AP Rocky was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm along with allegations that he fired a gun during a confrontation with Terell Ephron. GENARO MOLINA – Pool/Getty Images

In addition to the legal arguments, the trial has been marked by the presence of the media, who have closely followed every development. One of the most controversial moments occurred when A$AP Rocky violently pushed photographers to enter the courthouse.

@extra_tv A$AP Rocky pushed past the media as he arrived at court in L.A. for opening statements in his felony assault trial. #asaprocky ♬ original sound – ExtraTV