A$AP Rocky, the internationally acclaimed rapper and member of the A$AP Mob collective, is now embroiled in a legal dispute as A$AP Relli, a fellow member of the group, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him. The lawsuit centers around allegations of defamation stemming from a 2021 shooting incident.

A$AP Relli alleges that A$AP Rocky's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, made false and damaging statements about him regarding a shooting incident that took place in 2021. Tacopina then went through a press campaign where he said things about the ex-A$AP mob member, causing significant harm to his reputation and career according to a report by TMZ.

“Rocky didn't commit a crime. It was an extortion attempt by a former associate, who threatened to make false, criminal accusations if Rocky didn't pay him,” said Tacopina to news outlets.

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Although the infamous rapper did get arrested for being associated with the shooting, he was bailed out early at the high price of $550,000 as told by People.

In the legal documents filed, A$AP Relli asserts that he had no involvement in the shooting and that A$AP Rocky's statements were both false and damaging. The lawsuit seeks damages for defamation, with A$AP Relli seeking to clear his name and recover losses incurred due to the alleged harm to his career and reputation.

Known for his chart-topping music and high-profile collaborations, A$AP Rocky has updated us with his child but not publicly responded to the lawsuit as of yet. The legal battle now looms over the A$AP Mob, a prominent hip-hop collective known for its influence on the genre.