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ASAP Rocky’s lawyer thinks ASAP Relli, born Terell Ephron, is in it for the money. On Friday (Jan. 24), throughout opening statements in his gun assault trial, protection legal professional Joseph Tacopina claimed the bullets fired through the incident have been simply “warning pictures.”
“Rocky fired that prop gun. He fired twice, hoping the sound can be sufficient to scare off Relli and shield Illz,” Tacopina instructed the Los Angeles jury, in keeping with Rolling Stone. He added that proof would present it wasn’t an actual gun, seemingly referring to approaching testimony from ASAP Twelvyy and the “L$D” rapper’s tour supervisor, Louis Levin.
“That is about one man’s lies, jealousy, and greed,” Tacopina continued earlier than including, “Women and gents, this case is all about cash. The proof will present it’s nothing greater than a cash seize.” Along with opening statements, LAPD Sergeant Thomas Zizzo, who responded to the police report, testified.
Together with his household and several other initiatives within the pipeline, Rocky has lots on the road. On March 15, he’s set to headline night time certainly one of Rolling Loud California, along with his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, anticipated to drop beforehand. Initially deliberate for an August 2024 launch, the LP has already been teased with singles like “HIGHJACK” and the J. Cole-assisted “Ruby Rosary.”
Rocky additionally has the Met Gala and Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest lined up for 2025, although the latter doesn’t have a premiere date simply but. If convicted, he may resist 24 years in jail, with prosecutors leaning towards a ten to 12-year sentence.
As Rap-Up beforehand reported, Rocky rejected a plea deal on the primary day of the trial that may’ve had him plead responsible to at least one assault cost. He would’ve needed to serve 180 days in county jail, three years of probation, and a seven-year suspended jail sentence. Nevertheless, as Tacopina has stated earlier than, the rapper is “not prepared” to take any gives from the prosecution.