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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Harrison

A$AP Rocky could face 24 years in prison as assault trial begins in LA

A$AP Rocky’s assault trial began in LA on Friday (24 January), with the rapper potentially facing 24 years in prison if found guilty.

The rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, is accused of firing a gun at a former friend – Relli, born Terell Ephron – in a November 2021 incident.

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