Rakim Mayers, widely known as ASAP Rocky and renowned as Rihanna’s boyfriend, is entangled in a legal dispute as he gears up to face trial for the alleged shooting of his childhood friend, Terell Ephron. The incident, which transpired two years ago, recently gained attention when a viral video purportedly showed ASAP Rocky shooting Ephron with a pistol.
During the second day of his hearing, it was disclosed that ASAP Rocky would be put on trial for the alleged shooting incident, where Ephron sustained minor injuries to the face during a confrontation. The rapper entered a not guilty plea to the charges of assault with a firearm, facing the possibility of up to ten years in prison if convicted.
The altercation between ASAP Rocky and Ephron, both members of A$AP Mob who had known each other since high school in New York, escalated into the alleged shooting. Ephron claims that ASAP Rocky took him to an undisclosed location outside the W Hotel in Hollywood to settle a dispute on November 6, 2021. Ephron further accuses ASAP Rocky of negligence, emotional distress, assault, and violence.
The viral CCTV footage of the incident has sparked debates, with some witnesses asserting that Rakim brandished a gun and discharged it. However, ASAP Rocky’s legal team vehemently denies that he is the individual depicted in the video.
ASAP Rocky, who gained prominence in the music industry with hits like “Peso” and “F**kin’ Problems,” is currently romantically involved with music legend Rihanna. The couple shares two children, and ASAP Rocky’s rise to fame has been supported by collaborations with artists such as Drake.
