"A$AP Rocky's Not Guilty Plea and Rihanna Question Ahead of Firearms Trial"

Rapper A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to assault charges related to a 2021 shooting incident in Hollywood. The charges include two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, with allegations that he personally used a firearm during confrontations with Terell Ephron. A$AP Rocky's attorney stated that they hope the case will go to trial by September and expressed confidence that his client will be vindicated. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested in April 2022 and is currently free on bond. The case is proceeding to trial after a judge ruled there was sufficient evidence, and Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli, testified about the altercation.