A$AP Rocky Slammed Former Friend For Extortion After Shooting Claims

A$AP Rocky is firing back at his former friend, accusing him of extortion and fabricating claims that he tried to kill him.

In newly surfaced text messages, Rocky denies A$AP Relli's claims and slammed the allegations in a previous conversation. This latest revelation comes after Relli testified in court, defending his claims while rejecting the "snitch" label. 

The feud between the former friends traces back to a 2021 incident where A$AP Rocky allegedly fired a gun at A$AP Relli, leading to criminal charges.

The courtroom battle between Rocky and his alleged victim just got even more intense. During Wednesday's court session, jurors saw screenshots of an explosive text exchange between the two. 

Rocky's attorney, Joe Tacopina, insists the accusations are completely false and that Relli is twisting the story for financial gain. The texts showed Relli alleging that Rocky set him up and fired a gun at him during a Hollywood meetup. 

Rocky wasted no time shutting it down, responding, "I tried to do what?? ... Stop making sh-it up Rell." According to TMZ, Rocky echoed his lawyer's sentiment in the text messages, responding after Relli claimed the alleged shooting was caught on video. The rapper fired back, writing:

"Now u trynna extort n***** talkin bout i shot at u n shot u 4 times and all type of nonsense, u a phony and u dont have the best intentions, stop texting me n stop calling my manager and call police if i 'shot' @ u u weirdo." 

Relli's testimony in Rocky's assault trial has put him in the hot seat, but he is not letting the criticism shake him. The release of text messages follows Relli's courtroom testimony, where he refused to back down despite being labeled a "snitch."

The Blast reported that after testifying, Relli was confronted by a paparazzo outside the courtroom, who asked, "Some people call you a snitch, whatyou say about that?" 

Without missing a beat, Relli shot back, "Would you be a snitch if somebody shot at you?" Things immediately turned heated, with the cameraman revealing his own experience of being shot and still having a bullet in his leg.

Before the tense moment outside the court, Relli took the stand in a bombshell testimony, detailing the moment he claims Rocky pulled a gun on him during the 2021 confrontation.

The Blast reported that Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron, confronted Rocky during the altercation, defiantly saying, "You better use that sh-t, what the f-ck you got a gun for?" 

Moments later, he testified, Rocky allegedly fired, grazing his knuckles with a bullet. Despite the life-threatening moment, Relli made it clear he was not intimidated. In his words:

"I was willing to die for my respect. If this is what you want to do, I still have my dignity." 

Relli also revealed the tension between them had been brewing, claiming he overheard Rocky talking behind his back just a day before the alleged shooting. 

Of all the surprises in Rocky's ongoing assault trial, nothing stunned the courtroom more than the unexpected arrival of Rihanna. 

The singer, Rocky's longtime partner, and mother of his two children, showed up in support despite some fans criticizing her potential presence at the proceedings.

The Blast reported that the FENTY owner made her way to the downtown Los Angeles courthouse on Wednesday, sitting in the front row of the gallery alongside her beau's mother and sister.

Despite the case's high-profile nature, she kept a low profile, avoiding the media's attention as much as possible.

The actress reportedly arrived without any major commotion, entering the courtroom "incognito" in a sleek black coat. While she may have avoided the press, her presence did not go unnoticed. 

Rihanna's decision to support Rocky at his assault trial did not sit well with some of her fans. After reports that the pop icon might show up to the courthouse, many took to X to voice their disapproval, urging her to steer clear of the legal drama. 

One fan expressed concern that her presence could have negative consequences, saying, "Oh no girl! He's going to prison if you show up or not. Others were more direct, with one person exclaiming, "NAUR naur, don't do it!!!"

A few fans felt Rihanna could find someone better, with one remarking, "She could do better. She had options." Another fan added, "The only thing Rocky needs is some plastic surgery to fix that ugly mug of his. Rihanna could do much better."

As the trial continues to unfold, it is clear that the intense public drama surrounding A$AP Rocky and A$AP Relli is far from over, with each party sticking to their version of events.