Kanye West Shows Support for A$AP Rocky with Simple Prayer Emoji After Not Guilty Verdict
A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, stemming from a 2021 incident involving former friend A$AP Relli. The verdict spared him from a potential 24-year prison sentence.
Kanye West responded to the verdict with characteristic brevity – posting only a prayer hands emoji (🙏) alongside a black-and-white photo of Rocky in court, sparking widespread social media speculation about its meaning.
Kanye West and Rocky posing together
The high-profile trial featured dramatic testimony, missing evidence, and appearances by Rihanna. Rocky's acquittal marks a significant moment in hip-hop's recent legal history.
Kanye West with wife Bianca Censori
With the verdict behind him, A$AP Rocky's upcoming schedule includes:
- Headlining Rolling Loud California 2025
- Co-chairing the Met Gala
- Potential new music release
ASAP Rocky waving
The minimal nature of Kanye's response, while brief, generated significant discussion within the hip-hop community about its implications and meaning. True to form, Ye later deleted the post, adding another layer to the ongoing conversation.
Man wearing glasses with braided hair
The verdict and Kanye's reaction highlight the interconnected nature of hip-hop's biggest names and how legal outcomes can ripple through the industry, affecting both personal relationships and professional trajectories.
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