UPDATE: A$AP Rocky’s Trial Jury Has Zero Black Jurors

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UPDATE: A$AP Rocky’s Trial Jury Has Zero Black Jurors

Update: A$AP Rocky’s jury for his felony assault trial has been selected, consisting of 12 jurors—7 women and 5 men, but none are Black, despite both A$AP Rocky and the alleged victim being African-American.

The jury includes white, Asian, and Hispanic members. The trial is set to begin Friday, with A$AP Rocky facing serious charges related to allegedly shooting his former friend, A$AP Relli.

Original Story: The jury has been finalized for A$AP Rocky’s firearm assault trial in Los Angeles, with 12 jurors and four alternates now set to hear the case.

The highly anticipated trial centers on allegations that the rapper, born Rakim Mayers, fired a semiautomatic firearm at his former friend, Terell Ephron (formerly known as A$AP Relli), during an altercation in 2021. If convicted, Rocky faces a potential sentence of up to 24 years in prison.

Opening statements are scheduled to begin tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., with both the prosecution and defense expected to lay out their arguments in what promises to be a closely watched courtroom battle.

Jury selection has been a contentious process, drawing criticism from public figures like Reverend Al Sharpton, who questioned the lack of racial diversity among potential jurors. Despite these concerns, the case now moves forward, with the spotlight on A$AP Rocky and the legal proceedings ahead.

It’s still unclear how many Black jurors were selected for the final panel.