Many netizens have reacted to a video showing A$AP Relli‘s interaction with paparazzi at an airport following his former friend A$AP Rocky‘s acquittal.
Relli had accused Rocky of firing a semiautomatic gun at him and injuring him during an altercation in November 2021.
This led to Rocky’s arrest and subsequent trial, which culminated within the jury finding him not guilty on Tuesday, while Relli has been subjected to hate online.
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A$AP Relli Stays Quiet While Paparazzi Hounds Him
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On Friday, a video showing Relli interacting with a paparazzi at an airport in Fort Lauderdale dominated web discussions.
The interviewer asked him, “Do you’ve got anything to say about yesterday [the jury’s verdict]? I understand it was not a superb day. Anything to say in any respect?”
Nonetheless, Relli didn’t reply to the person behind the camera; as a substitute, he went on along with his business before walking away.
Nonetheless, the paparazzi followed him as he walked and kept asking if he had anything to say to Rocky or concerning the trial. He asked, “Do you think that because he [Rocky] is a famous guy that it was a good trial? Anything to say? Do you’ve got anything to say to him?”
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Still, Relli didn’t pay the person any attention but kept walking away.
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Netizens React To A$AP Relli’s Interaction With Paparazzi
Several people commented on the video and expressed concern for Relli due to his appearance.
One person wrote, “He looks defeated. I’m sad for him. Who knows what is going on on in his mind? That is the worst place to be if he doesn’t find peace or victory…”
They added, “If he doesn’t turn to God and provides all of it to him that is gonna be unbearable. This jogs my memory of the Kalief Browder story. He looked exactly like this even after his release and trial. He tried to go on but couldn’t live with what happened to him and committed suicide.”
The commenter urged people to wish for Relli, saying, “Please let’s all pray for him. Sincerely, God only you’ll be able to carry him through this. Please protect him.”
One other person commented, “He looks sad and defeated! Pray up his strength.”
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A 3rd person shared, “He’s probably afraid for his life… or either he’s embarrassed.”
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Some Netizens Consider A$AP Rocky ‘Actually Shot’ A$AP Relli
Meanwhile, some individuals who commented said they believed Rocky shot Relli during their altercation.
One person wrote, “Crazy part that man actually got shot but since he’s black and a person y’all won’t ride for him how y’all did Megan [Thee Stallion].”
One other person with similar sentiments shared, “Unpopular opinion. That man shot him for real.”
A 3rd person added, “He spoke his truth the case over. NOW STOP BOTHERING PEOPLE.”
One other person wrote, “He looks sad. Unpopular opinion: he was not wealthy enough to win.”
A fifth commenter added, “I feel rocky shot at this n-gga. Y’all calling the person a snitch when his friend shot at him. Loyalty goes out the door whenever you attempt to take someone’s life.”
Juror Says A$AP Rocky’s ‘Lucky’ There Wasn’t ‘Enough Evidence’ To Convict
Although the jury found Rocky not guilty, one among its members spoke out following the trial and revealed that they believed a criminal offense was committed but did not have “enough evidence” to convict the rapper.
Chatting with freelance journalist Nique at Nite, the feminine juror said per BET, “I feel that we did the perfect we could with the instructions that we had, and with the evidence that we had.”
She added, “I feel we form of were almost at the decision [but] we had a pair of individuals, including myself, who … still had some questions and we were all pondering that a criminal offense had been committed.”
The girl also said, “However the thing is with the instructions we had and with the law, we didn’t think there was enough evidence to convict.”
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Relli Breaks Silence On A$AP Rocky’s Acquittal
A$AP Relli broke his silence following Rocky’s acquittal via a post on his Instagram Stories, seemingly addressing the hate he received.
Within the post, he wrote, “Gossiping is a type of entertainment for individuals who haven’t any meaningful goals or purpose in life.”
Relli, real name Terell Ephron, added, “Hate me, bring shame to my name, say bad things about me, I do not care.”
He concluded, “Your existence doesn’t add any value in my life.”
