The rapper rejected a plea deal and will stand trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.

The Los Angeles police officer took the stand on day one of the Grammy award-winning rapper’s trial, testifying as one of the first law enforcement officers to arrive on the scene of the alleged 2021 shooting incident. According to TMZ, the officer reportedly “testified about what he saw at the scene when he arrived.”

Day one of rapper ASAP Rocky’s assault trial served as a reminder of just how small Hollywood can be. Thomas Zizzo Jr., a Los Angeles police officer and son of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne,

ASAP Rocky appeared at a Los Angeles courthouse on Tuesday (Jan. 21) as jury selection began in his criminal assault trial. The 35-year-old artist, born Rakim Mayers, is facing two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm stemming from an alleged altercation in Nov. 2021.

Prosecutors Claim Videos Show ASAP Rocky Fire Weapon In Opening Statement Of Felony Assault Trial Videos Show ASAP Rocky Fire Weapon

While the legal battle unfolds, A$AP Rocky's business ventures and music career continue to secure his financial standing.

Things are revving up for rapper A$AP Rocky and his ongoing criminal trial. The Root previously reported the MC, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is facing serious charges in connection to a 2021 incident in Hollywood where he allegedly shot at a former friend and A$AP mob member.

He is accused of firing at a former friend near a Hollywood hotel in 2021, and could get a maximum sentence of 24 years in prison if convicted.

The hip-hop star, fashion maven and actor, whose legal name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, is accused of firing a gun at his former friend Relli.

Day one of rapper ASAP Rocky's assault trial served as a reminder of just how small Hollywood can be. Thomas Zizzo Jr., a Los Angeles police officer and son of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne,

A$AP Rocky reportedly rejects a plea deal offer on the opening day of his gun assault trial and his attorney claims the rapper's weapon used to shoot at A$AP Relli was a prop.