A$AP Rocky comment in court sparks joke from the judge

A$AP Rocky set the record straight Tuesday on the cleanliness of his house in a humorous exchange during his felony assault trial.

"Your honor, may I say something on the record?" A$AP Rocky asked Superior Judge Mark Arnold. "Usually my house is not that junky, you know what I'm saying? Let's be clear," he said with a laugh.

Arnold replied, "That — that puts a whole new light on the case."

Why is A$AP Rocky on Trial?

A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.

The charges stem from a November 2021 incident in Hollywood in which A$AP Rocky allegedly fired a gun at his former friend and fellow A$AP Mob member, A$AP Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron.

A$AP Rocky denies shooting the gun at A$AP Relli and says that the firearm is a starter pistol carried for safety reasons.

Is A$AP Rocky in Jail?

No, A$AP Rocky was released from jail the same day he was arrested in April 2022 on a $550,000 bond.

What To Know

A$AP Rocky's comment Thursday about the state of his West Hollywood home came after photos from inside his residence were shown during LAPD detective Frank Flores' testimony.

The photos were taken during a search of the home following A$AP Rocky's arrest in April 2022. The photos captured cardboard boxes, suitcases, furniture, and home decor spread out throughout a room. Another photo showed a shoe rack near the master bedroom and bathroom.

Flores said investigators found three firearms in the master bedroom of A$AP Rocky's home.

What is A$AP Rocky's Net Worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the rapper's net worth is $20 million, which could climb higher if the rapper ventures into the world of sports ownership.

According to various reports, the rapper is teaming up with his attorney Joe Tacopina to spearhead a takeover of Tranmere Rovers, a historic League Two soccer club in England.

What People Are Saying

A$AP Rocky on January 28 to reporters outside of the LA courthouse: "Ladies and gentlemen of the press! Listen listen! I don't wish to quarrel. I don't want no smoke. But don't step on my toes."

A$AP Relli to A$AP Rocky's attorney Joe Tacopina in a heated moment during cross-examination last week: "Why are you showing my Instagram? I'm already getting death threats. People are threatening my daughter, like, what's going on here?"

Superior Judge Mark Arnold implementing a gag order in A$AP Rocky's case: "I don't want any attorney saying anything to the press while the case is going on. That's it. You can call it a gag order."

Attorney Gloria Allred to Newsweek on whether Rihanna's presence in court could sway jurors: "Although jurors are instructed by the judge to consider only the evidence admitted by the court, it is human nature for many jurors to look at a celebrity sitting in the courtroom.

"Even though jurors should not take those facts into consideration and even if jurors state that they will not consider that, some jurors will not be able to ignore it."

What Happens Next

There is no court on Wednesday due to a scheduling conflict. A$AP Rocky's trial will resume Thursday in Los Angeles.

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