ASAP Rocky’s trial for shooting begins, raising concerns over potential impact on life with Rihanna

ASAP Rocky on trial for a shooting, with potential prison time and personal implications for his family with Rihanna.

 ASAP Rocky is set to go on trial starting October 21, 2024, for charges related to a 2021 shooting in Hollywood involving his former friend and ASAP Mob member, ASAP Relli. Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is accused of firing a gun during an altercation, causing minor injuries to Relli. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The case has been closely followed due to the high-profile nature of both the incident and those involved, with Rocky potentially facing up to 24 years in prison if convicted​

The trial could have far-reaching consequences, particularly for Rocky's personal life. The rapper and pop superstar Rihanna share two young children, and Rocky’s legal team has emphasized his desire to resolve the case and return to his family. His defense argues that crucial evidence, such as the gun and fingerprints on the shell casings, is missing, casting doubt on the prosecution's case​

This trial comes at a pivotal moment for Rocky, whose career and family life hang in the balance as he faces these serious charges.