A$AP Relli, a rapper and former friend of A$AP Rocky, has filed a lawsuit against the latter.
The lawsuit claims that A$AP Rocky shot Relli in the back in November 2021.
This incident occurred after a disagreement between the two at a party in Los Angeles.
A$AP Rocky has denied the allegations, stating that the shooting was an accident.
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A$AP Rocky Lawsuit
A$AP Rocky is facing a defamation lawsuit from A$AP Relli, who was allegedly shot by Rocky in a November 2021 incident.
The lawsuit focuses on statements made by Rocky's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, to media outlets in 2022. These statements claimed that Relli was attempting to extort Rocky through litigation.
Relli's defamation suit points to 10 different instances where he was defamed in the press. He is seeking punitive or exemplary damages, plus legal fees, for the harm caused to his reputation.
Rocky's lawyer, Tacopina, welcomes the litigation, stating that it will expose the fraud committed by Relli's lawyers.
The defamation lawsuit is separate from the civil lawsuit that Relli is pursuing against Rocky for assault and battery.
A$AP Rocky in Court
A$AP Rocky is heading back to court after his criminal acquittal. The rapper's former friend, A$AP Relli, is moving forward with a civil lawsuit for assault and battery.
Relli's lawyer, Mellisa Mikail, is confident in the case's viability, citing the lower standard of proof in a civil suit. The standard in a criminal case is much higher than the preponderance of the evidence standard in a civil matter.
The civil trial is scheduled to begin on January 12, 2026, after Relli's lawyer stated they intend to continue litigating the case. Relli's lawyer believes their claims have merit and will be fully litigated.
A$AP Rocky's civil attorney, James Sargent, has argued that the case should be dismissed, citing the jury's acquittal in the criminal case. The jury's acquittal speaks volumes about how they valued the testimonial evidence presented.
The incident in question occurred on November 6, 2021, when Relli accused Rocky of firing a weapon in his direction, causing minor injury.
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