A$AP Rocky found not guilty in 2021 shooting of A$AP Relli

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of shooting of his former friend A$AP Relli in 2021.

A jury in Los Angeles came to a verdict on Tuesday after 5 hours of deliberation.

The “F–kin’ Problems” rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, was facing up to 24 years in prison, but prosecutors said they were only seeking eight.

Rocky’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, did not immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.

A verdict has been reached in A$AP Rocky’s assault trial. via REUTERS The Los Angeles-based trial lasted about three weeks. KAT / MEGA

Rocky’s contentious trial started in late January and lasted about three weeks.

The “Praise the Lord” rapper maintained that he was innocent and pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. He declined to testify on the stand.

“True Crime News” host Ana Garcia called Rocky’s decision to not accept a plea deal a “gamble.”

However, she told The Post earlier this month, “I think he’s got a strong case – I do believe that.”

Rocky was accused of shooting his former friend in 2021. via REUTERS Rocky maintained that he is innocent and did not accept a plea deal. FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

The New York-born litigator pressed Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron, on the stand during his cross-examination about his claims that Rocky fired a gun at him after a dispute in Los Angeles in 2021.

However, the rapper’s former friend maintained during the trial that “gun was pulled” on him.

He testified that the “L$D” rapper pointed the gun at his stomach and then his head but it wasn’t actually touching him, adding, “It’s been three years. If he was innocent, he would be home a long time ago.”

In a heated moment, Relli shouted at Rocky, “You did this to yourself!” When reprimanded by the judge, he claimed that he reacted to the “Am I Dreaming” rapper “staring” at him.

Rocky’s accuser, A$AP Relli, testified during the trial. FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock He claimed that Rocky pointed a gun at his stomach and head, and then fired it at him. FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Tacopina’s defense relied in part on the claim that Relli, who had been buddies with Rocky since high school, had grown jealous of the famous rapper.

The lawyer, 58, claimed in his opening statements that Rocky had been carrying a starter pistol with him during the time of the alleged incident that shot only blanks.

Relli was never seriously injured during the scuffle and suffered only bloody scrapes on his knuckles.

Rocky’s longtime partner, Rihanna, supported him in person during the trial. Snorlax / MEGA The couple has been dating since 2019 and they share two kids. GC Images

Rocky was supported during the trial by his longtime partner Rihanna, with who he shares two kids.

The global pop star, 36, showed up to the Los Angeles courthouse on multiple occasions wearing a stylish outfit and sat beside Rocky’s mother and sister inside the courtroom.

Rihanna has not commented on the final verdict. Page Six has reached out to her rep for comment.