The trial of the 36-year-old rapper, fashion mogul, Grammy nominee and celebrity co-chair of the next Met Gala is set to begin with jury selection on Jan. 21.

A$AP Rocky 's trial for allegedly shooting a former friend has begun. The 36-year-old rapper, born Rakim Mayers, was first accused of firing a gun twice in the direction of Terell Ephron (formerly A$AP Relli), after an argument in Hollywood, California, in November 2021.

A$AP Rocky had a court hearing on January 8, 2024 for allegedly firing a gun at his former friend. Here’s what you need to know about the case.

The judge ruled that the trial, which he estimated will last for two weeks and begin in January, will be televised.

Terell Ephron, a former collaborator to the artist, testified that during the 2021 incident, his knuckles were grazed by bullets.