A$AP Relli Scores Legal Victory As Judge Denies A$AP Rocky’s Attorney Joe Tacopina’s Motion To Dismiss $500K Defamation Lawsuit

A$AP Relli Scores Legal Victory As Judge Denies A$AP Rocky’s Attorney Joe Tacopina’s Motion To Dismiss $500K Defamation Lawsuit

A$AP Relli just scored a significant victory in his ongoing legal fight against A$AP Rocky’s attorney, Joe Tacopina.

On Thursday, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied Tacopina’s motion to dismiss Relli’s defamation lawsuit, allowing the case to move forward.

Judge Randolph Hammock ruled that Tacopina’s media comments calling Relli a “liar” and “gold digger” were not protected by litigation privilege but were instead “spin” meant to harm Relli’s reputation.

Tacopina previously told Rolling Stone that Relli’s shooting allegations were “an extortion attempt by a former associate,” adding, “He’s a failed associate–ex–associate of Rocky’s and he’s jealous.”

Relli claims the remarks led to online dath thrats and severe emotional distress. He has spent over $500,000 in legal fees pursuing the defamation and civil a$$ault cases against A$AP Rocky. A jury trial is expected to begin in early 2026.

What are your thoughts on this ongoing battle?