Year in Review 2025: A$AP Rocky Trial & His Road to Vindication

Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2025 was full of monumentally memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we look atA$AP Rocky’shigh-stakes courtroom drama.

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Accused of firing a gun at former friend A$AP Relli during a 2021 altercation, Rocky entered the year confronting felony assault charges carrying the possibility of decades behind bars.

In February, following a highly publicized trial, the jury delivered a not guilty verdict on all counts – prompting emotional scenes in the courtroom and a tearful outburst from his superstar partner Rihanna who supported him throughout.

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The outcome not only cleared Rocky legally but reignited his cultural momentum with the arrival of his and RiRi’s baby girl, unforgettable fashion moments, and a long-awaited album announcement.