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Along with his gun assault trial set to start on Tuesday (Jan. 21), ASAP Rocky is calm as may be, a minimum of based on his lawyer, Joseph Tacopina. “He’s assured, and he’s able to go,” the authorized skilled shared in regards to the case associated to the capturing of former good friend ASAP Relli.
Tacopina, who spoke with Rolling Stone on Wednesday (Jan. 15), mentioned the “On a regular basis” rapper is “not keen” to just accept any prosecution offers. Rocky pleaded not responsible to each counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The stakes are simply as critical, although, with a possible 24-year sentence if he’s discovered responsible.
The case stems from a Nov. 6, 2021, incident by which Relli alleged the Harlem native shot at him. Nonetheless, the proof seems to be leaning within the father of two’s favor. In line with LAPD Detective Frank Flores, the weapon was by no means discovered. Moreover, the 2 shell casings Relli turned over to police didn’t have any fingerprints.
“There’s a motive that 10 law enforcement officials searched and didn’t discover shell casings there,” Tacopina, who has beforehand represented Meek Mill and YG, amongst others, informed the publication. He continued, “[It’s] not as a result of they had been blind or drunk or as a result of they didn’t wish to discover it. It’s as a result of they did a radical job.”
Past his upcoming trial, Rocky is ready to headline Rolling Loud California on March 15. His “New Choppa” collaborator Playboi Carti will take the stage as the primary act for day two, with different huge names like Sexyy Pink, YG and Quavo additionally performing.
The annual competition’s co-founder Tariq Cherif hinted at the potential of Don’t Be Dumb, the rapper’s much-awaited forthcoming LP, being launched beforehand. “Somewhat chicken informed me [we’ll be getting a] new Rocky album earlier than the fest,” he commented beneath Rolling Loud’s announcement put up. Thus far, the mission has been backed by singles like “Ruby Rosary” that includes J. Cole, “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n)” with Pharrell Williams and “HIGHJACK” with Jessica Pratt.