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 in the jury finding him not guilty on Tuesday, while Relli has been subjected to hate online.
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A$AP Relli Stays Quiet While Paparazzi Hounds Him
On Friday, a video showing Relli interacting with a paparazzi at an airport in Fort Lauderdale dominated internet discussions.
In the clip, which The Shade Room reposted on Instagram, Relli was waiting to get his luggage when an interviewer approached and asked him questions.
The interviewer asked him, “Do you have anything to say about yesterday [the jury’s verdict]? I know it was not a good day. Anything to say at all?”
However, Relli didn’t respond to the man behind the camera; instead, he went on with his business before walking away.
However, the paparazzi followed him as he walked and kept asking if he had anything to say to Rocky or about the trial. He asked, “Do you think because he [Rocky] is a famous guy that it was a fair trial? Anything to say? Do you have anything to say to him?”
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Still, Relli didn’t pay the man any attention but kept walking away.
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Netizens React To A$AP Relli’s Interaction With Paparazzi
Several people commented on the video and expressed concern for Relli because of his appearance.
One person wrote, “He looks defeated. I’m sad for him. Who knows what’s going on in his mind? This is the worst place to be if he doesn’t find peace or victory…”
They added, “If he doesn’t turn to God and give it all to him this is gonna be unbearable. This reminds me 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 pray for Relli, saying, “Please let’s all pray for him. Sincerely, God only you can carry him through this. Please protect him.”
Another person commented, “He looks sad and defeated! Pray up his strength.”
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A third person shared, “He’s probably afraid for his life… or either he’s embarrassed.”
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Some Netizens Believe A$AP Rocky ‘Actually Shot’ A$AP Relli
Meanwhile, some people who commented said they believed Rocky shot Relli during their altercation.
One person wrote, “Crazy part that man actually got shot but since he is black and a man y’all won’t ride for him how y’all did Megan [Thee Stallion].”
Another person with similar sentiments shared, “Unpopular opinion. That man shot him for real.”
A third person added, “He spoke his truth the case over. NOW STOP BOTHERING PEOPLE.”
Another person wrote, “He looks sad. Unpopular opinion: he was not rich enough to win.”
A fifth commenter added, “I think rocky shot at this n-gga. Y’all calling the man a snitch when his friend shot at him. Loyalty goes out the door when you try to take someone’s life.”
Juror Says A$AP Rocky’s ‘Lucky’ There Wasn’t ‘Enough Evidence’ To Convict
Although the jury found Rocky not guilty, one of its members spoke out following the trial and revealed that they believed a crime was committed but didn’t have “enough evidence” to convict the rapper.
Speaking to freelance journalist Nique at Nite, the female juror said per BET, “I think that we did the best we could with the instructions that we had, and with the evidence that we had.”
She added, “I think we kind of were almost at the verdict [but] we had a couple of people, including myself, who … still had some questions and we were all thinking that a crime had been committed.”
The woman also said, “But the thing is with the instructions we had and with the law, we didn’t think there was enough evidence to convict.”
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Relli Breaks Silence On A$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.
In the post, he wrote, “Gossiping is a form of entertainment for people who have no 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 don’t care.”
He concluded, “Your existence doesn’t add any value in my life.”