Opening statements are set to begin at the trial of hip-hop star A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a gun at his former friend, referred to as Relli, born Terell Ephron. The trial comes after Rocky turned down a plea deal offer of six months in jail and opted for a trial, facing two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
The defense plans to portray Ephron as a money seeker, highlighting his civil lawsuit against Rocky seeking financial damages. Rocky's lead attorney emphasized the significance of Ephron's testimony in the case, suggesting jealousy and financial motives as underlying factors.
