The ongoing trial of A$AP Rocky took a dramatic turn as the key witness, a former friend known as A$AP Relli, testified about the deteriorating nature of their relationship and the shocking incident where Rocky allegedly pulled a gun on him in Hollywood.
Relli described feeling 'furious' and 'flabbergasted' when Rocky brandished the weapon, stating that it was a breaking point for him emotionally. The court session ended with a cliffhanger as Relli was about to recount the moment when Rocky purportedly fired at him.
Rocky, a prominent hip-hop artist and fashion mogul, has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in connection to the alleged altercation with Relli.
Relli detailed their history as part of the A$AP collective, highlighting their close bond that began to fray as Rocky's fame grew. He expressed feelings of neglect as Rocky's career soared, noting that their interactions became sporadic.
During his testimony, Relli revealed text messages and recounted a heated exchange that led to the confrontation between him and Rocky. He claimed that Rocky aggressively approached him and pulled out a handgun, pointing it at him menacingly.
The defense contends that Rocky fired a starter pistol, which only shoots blanks, to diffuse a fight between Relli and another individual. They emphasized that the pistol, which is now missing, was for security purposes.
Relli is expected to testify further about the alleged shooting incident, facing a rigorous cross-examination from Rocky's legal team. The defense has portrayed Relli as motivated by 'jealousy, lies, and greed,' suggesting that he fabricated parts of the story for financial gain.
Despite Relli's claims of being shot at, the absence of physical evidence at the scene was highlighted during the trial. A police officer testified that no signs of a shooting, such as blood, bullet holes, or shell casings, were found initially.
Following the incident, Relli reportedly provided shell casings to the police, which he claimed to have discovered at the scene after an initial search yielded no evidence. The defense raised questions about the credibility of Relli's account, pointing to the lack of corroborating evidence.
As the trial unfolds, the conflicting narratives and testimonies continue to shape the proceedings, shedding light on the complex dynamics between the parties involved.
