A$AP Relli has spoken out for the first time following the acquittal of his former friend A$AP Rocky on firearm assault charges. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Relli whose real name is Terrell Ephron shared a cryptic yet pointed message addressing those who have been discussing the case.
“Gossiping is a form of entertainment for people who have no meaningful goals or purpose in life,” Ephron wrote. “Hate me, bring shame to my name, say bad things about me I don’t care. Your existence doesn’t add any value in my life.”
His statement suggests that he is unbothered by public opinion and remains firm in his stance despite the verdict. For more updates check our Youtube channel.
The legal battle between the two former A$AP Mob members dates back to a Hollywood incident nearly three years ago. Ephron alleged that Rocky whose real name is Rakim Mayers had fired multiple shots at him during a heated confrontation with one of the bullets grazing his left hand. Ephron took the stand to testify during the trial while A$AP Rocky opted to remain silent.
Throughout the proceedings, A$AP Rocky and his defense team maintained that he had only fired blanks in an attempt to deter Ephron from attacking fellow A$AP Mob member A$AP Illz. The prosecution, however, rejected this claim, with Deputy District Attorney Paul Przelomiec calling the argument “absurd.” During closing arguments, Przelomiec posed a crucial question to the jury “Did Mr. A$AP Rocky use a real gun or a fake gun?”
After weeks of testimony, the jury deliberated for just three hours before reaching a verdict in A$AP Rocky’ favor. A juror who later spoke to Rolling Stone revealed that their decision was based on “reasonable doubt.”
Outside the courtroom, A$AP Rocky expressed his relief and gratitude. “I’m just so thankful. This is crazy, right now,” he said. “This whole experience has been insane for the past four years. But I’m grateful to be here today, a free man.”
With Relli’s latest statement, it’s clear that tensions between the former friends remain high, despite the trial’s conclusion.
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