Jury finds rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in gun assault trial

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February 19, 2025

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Jury finds rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty in gun assault trial

Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm after he was accused of shooting at his onetime friend and bandmate following a heated argument in 2021.

The jury cleared the 36-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, following a three-week trial during which prosecutors painted Mayers as an aggressive attacker who shot his childhood friend, rapper Terell Ephron, over a disagreement.

Nearly 300 Detroit residents forced out of homes after water line break

Nearly 300 Detroit residents moved into hotel rooms this week after a water main break flooded their homes with icy water and disabled furnaces amid subfreezing temperatures, officials said.

It could take six weeks before many can return, Detroit Water & Sewerage Department director Gary Brown said at a news conference Tuesday.

American Sports & Culture

Walker returns to NBA on 2-year deal with Sixers

Lonnie Walkers returns to the NBA after agreeing to a two-year, $3.7 million deal with the 76ers.

Sources: Cubs, Turner agree to 1-year, $6M deal

Veteran infielder Justin Turner, 40, and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $6 million deal, sources told ESPN.

NFL rescinds Mixon's fine for criticizing officials

Texans running back Joe Mixon has won his appeal of a $25,000 fine he received for a comment he made about officiating after Houston lost to the Chiefs in the playoffs.

American Business & Markets

KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

KFC's parent company Yum Brands is calling remote workers back to the office.

Intel pops 16% for best day since March 2020 on potential breakup

Intel shares rallied 16% on Tuesday on a report that deals from Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could break up the company.

Nike teams up with Kim Kardashian shapewear brand Skims as it looks to reach more women

Nike's decision to partner with Skims comes as it looks to claw back market share and return to growth under new CEO Elliott Hill.