Tyler, The Creator Nearly Fainted After A$AP Rocky’s Not Guilty Verdict
Tyler, The Creator was overwhelmed with emotion when his close friend A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on all charges in his felony assault trial. The verdict, which came after a tense few weeks in court, was a major relief for Rocky, his family, and his supporters in the music industry.
The trial, which began on January 24, wrapped up nearly three weeks later on February 14, with the jury taking just three hours to deliberate before delivering their decision on February 18. Shortly after the news broke, Tyler shared a photo on his Instagram Stories of Rocky hugging his lawyer, Joe Tacopina, as a way to celebrate his friend’s legal victory.
However, the full weight of the moment hit Tyler during his Chromakopia World Tour stop in Los Angeles the following night. While speaking to the crowd, he expressed just how intense his reaction was.
“I almost passed out when they read the verdict,” he told his fans. “My brother Rocky is not guilty! That’s a testament to watching who y’all keep around you because people be jealous—bum-ass, loser-ass, bitch-ass people—ready to take you down. I’m so grateful for my muthafuckin’ brothers. I done had the same friends for almost 20 years. I love y’all so damn much.”
He wrapped up his speech with a heartfelt shoutout: “Shout out Rocky. I love you, na. My na free. Yessir!”
Hip-Hop Community Reacts to Rocky’s Freedom
Following the verdict, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky’s girlfriend and the mother of his two children, took to social media to celebrate. “The glory belongs to God and God alone! Thankful, humbled by his mercy,” she wrote, making it clear just how much Rocky’s acquittal meant to her.
Meanwhile, 50 Cent, who had been closely following the case and frequently commenting on it, didn’t hold back. In a classic 50 fashion, he took a jab at A$AP Relli, Rocky’s accuser, saying:
"Not guilty! I told [ninja emoji] I would bet $500,000 he gonna beat it when A$AP Telli started getting tired of telling for five days straight. BOOM. Now stay sucker free."
Kanye West also showed his support by posting a black-and-white image of Rocky in court, accompanied by a simple prayer hands emoji.
Rocky Avoids a Major Legal Battle
Had the verdict gone the other way, A$AP Rocky could have faced up to 24 years in prison. Prosecutors had reportedly planned to recommend an 8–10 year sentence, which would have derailed his career and personal life.
Now, with the trial behind him, Rocky can focus on his family, music, and future. The hip-hop world is celebrating his freedom, and for Tyler, the relief was so overwhelming, it nearly knocked him off his feet.