Tyler, the Creator ‘Almost Passed Out’ Hearing A$AP Rocky’s Felony Gun Assault Acquittal, Calls Accuser A$AP Relli A ‘Jealous Bum’

While celebrating A$AP Rocky‘s felony gun assault acquittal, Tyler, the Creator calls accuser A$AP Relli a “jealous bum.”

In November 2021, A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, was accused of firing shots at his former friend and groupmate A$AP Relli, born Terell Ephron. Relli claimed his hand was grazed by a bullet. Rocky was hit with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. He was facing up to 24 years in prison ahead of his trial.

Over 3 years later, after many delays, the trial officially began in late January. Throughout the pre-trial and during the case, Rocky and his defense attorney, Joe Tacopina, maintained his innocence, claiming he would be fully acquitted in the matter. Tacopina also called Relli’s claims “nothing more than a money grab.”

They were so sure that he was innocent that they turned down every plea deal thrown their way, and Rocky even declined to take the stand and testify during the trial. Last month, Joe Tacopina said Rocky was “doing great” and was “confident” that he would be acquitted on all charges. He also said that Rocky was “eager” to testify if needed. He said:

“My client has not indicated that he is willing to take anything, but, obviously, I will listen to anything, any offer; and I have an obligation and duty to relay it to my client, which I will do. There’s a reason that 10 police officers searched and didn’t find shell casings there. [It’s] not because they were blind or drunk or because they didn’t want to find it. It’s because they did a thorough job. He’s confident and he’s ready to go. He believes in justice, and he believes this is going to work out for him.”

Tyler, the Creator Celebrates A$AP Rocky’s Acquittal And Calls A$AP Relli A ‘Jealous Bum’

As predicted, A$AP Rocky was found not guilty in his case on Tuesday (February 18). Celebrating with the rest of A$AP Rocky’s fans was fellow rapper and prior collaborator Tyler, the Creator. The rapper said he was so excited about the not-guilty verdict that he “almost passed out.”

During a stop this week on his ‘Chromakopia‘ World Tour, Tyler, born Tyler Gregory Okonma, took a moment to celebrate his “brother.” In a clip gone viral, Tyler told the crowd that Rocky was acquitted and they erupted in a chant of his name.

Tyler told the crowd:

“I almost passed out when they read the verdict. My brother Rocky is not guilty. That’s a testament to watch who y’all keep around you, ’cause n***as be jealous, bum-a**, loser-a**, b*tch-a** n***as that wanna take you down. I’m so grateful for my motherf***ing brothers. I done had the same friends for almost motherf***ing 20 years. I love y’all n***as so goddamn much. I know I say it on 80 songs, but when I tell n***as don’t call me ‘brother,’ don’t call me ‘twin,’ don’t call me ‘king’ … I’m not friends with these n***as ’cause they weird and they wanna see you f***ing down. So, shoutout to my motherf***ing brothers that’s here, I love y’all to death, on God, n***a. And shoutout Rocky, I love you n***a! My n***a free. Yessir.”

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