A$AP Rocky and his girlfriend Rihanna have celebrated his acquittal in his shooting trial, while the likes of 50 Cent and Kanye West have also reacted to the news.
Speaking to the media outside the courthouse on Tuesday (February 18) after the verdict was delivered, a sharply-dressed Rocky said: “Thank God first. You gotta thank God first. And I really wanna thank to jury for making the right decision.
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“I’m just so thankful. This is crazy right now. This whole experience has been crazy for the past four years but I’m thankful nonetheless. We blessed to be here right now, to be a free man talking to y’all. All praise be to God.”
Shortly afterwards, the Harlem rapper posted on X (formerly Twitter): “DON’T BE DUMB,” which is the name of his long-awaited upcoming album.
DON’T BE DUMB
— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) February 19, 2025
Rihanna also took to social media to celebrate her boyfriend being found not guilty, writing: “The glory belongs to God and God alone! Thankful, humbled by his mercy.”
50 Cent, who had been a frequent commentator throughout the trial, also offered his take on the verdict while once again slamming Rocky’s accuser, A$AP Relli.
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He wrote on Instagram: “Not guilty I told [ninja emoji] I would bet 500,000 K he gonna beat it when A$AP Telli started getting tired of telling 5 days straight. BOOM. Now stay sucker free.”
Kanye West simply posted a black and white photo of Rocky sitting in court along with a prayer hands emoji.
Rocky’s close friend and collaborator Tyler, The Creator welcomed the verdict by posting a picture on his Instagram Stories of Pretty Flacko hugging his lawyer, Joe Tacopina.
A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on all counts after being accused of shooting A$AP Relli during a dispute in Hollywood in November 2021.
The jury took around three hours to deliver the verdict.
In reaction to the news, cheers broke out and Rocky immediately jumped over the barrier behind him to hug Rihanna in the front row. The Bajan superstar was accompanied by the couple’s two infant children, RZA and Riot.
As he left the courtroom, Rocky told jurors: “Thank y’all for saving my life. Thank y’all for making the right decision.”
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He faced up to 24 years in prison if found guilty, although prosecutors were prepared to recommend eight to 10 years.
