After hours of deliberation, a jury cleared A$AP Rocky of felony assault charges in a 2021 shooting case. The verdict quickly sparked discussions online.

A jury acquitted Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky on Tuesday in a felony assault case stemming from a 2021 shooting involving his former collaborator, Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli. A courtroom video captured A$AP Rocky’s reaction as jurors delivered their verdict, sparking intense debate online.

After nearly three hours of deliberation, the jury cleared A$AP Rocky, 36, of two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

“Thank y’all for saving my life,” A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, replied to the jurors after the decision. His partner, makeup mogul and singer Rihanna, attended the hearing. The couple shares two sons, RZA and Riot.

The case focused on an alleged altercation near a Hollywood hotel, where prosecutors argued that A$AP Rocky fired a semiautomatic firearm at Ephron. Defense witnesses testified that the gun was a prop obtained during a music video shoot. The court never introduced a firearm as evidence, and Rocky did not take the stand.

Following the verdict, social media erupted with reactions. One supporter posted, “Amen!!!!!!! Now go home to your wife and babies man I’m crying real tears!!! I’m so happy for him.”

Others speculated about the trial’s outcome. One user wrote, “I know that cost Rihanna a pretty penny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😬,” while another commented, “When you have money evidence goes missing.”

The verdict clears A$AP Rocky of all charges, closing this chapter of his legal battle.