Key Takeaways:

• A$AP Relli has formally ended his civil lawsuit over a 2021 capturing involving A$AP Rocky.
• He is now pursuing a defamation case over public statements made by A$AP Rocky and his lawyer.
• A choose warned A$AP Relli that the defamation swimsuit might price him tens of hundreds in authorized charges.

A$AP Rocky is now 2-0 in his legal battles with A$AP Relli.

On Tuesday (Nov. 11), Billboard reported that A$AP Relli is dropping his civil assault lawsuit accusing the Harlem rapper of capturing him in 2021. His legal professional, Aaron Morris, informed the outlet that A$AP Relli is “ready to simply move on” from the incident. A$AP Rocky was beforehand acquitted of the identical allegations at a felony trial in February.

“The ordeal has been a nightmare for him, and the statements calling him a ‘liar’ and worse effectively eliminated his chances of a career in the industry,” Morris informed the publication, noting that they plan to file paperwork to dismiss the case later this week.

That could also be one other win for A$AP Rocky, however A$AP Relli isn’t totally backing down but. He nonetheless intends to maneuver ahead with a separate defamation lawsuit in opposition to the “L$D” rapper and his lawyer, Joe Tacopina, over statements to the press that described his claims as “extortion” and a “get-rich-quick scheme.”

“He’s going to litigate the defamation action because of the damages it caused,” Morris stated. “But as to the shooting, he’s thankful he wasn’t hurt worse and is focusing on rebuilding his life.”

In September, Los Angeles County Judge Randolph M. Hammock warned A$AP Relli that his defamation lawsuit could end up costing him big. “I’m not talking chump change here. It would be tens of thousands, easily,” he stated of the swimsuit, estimating that charges owed to A$AP Rocky and Tacopina might attain upward of $50,000.

“I would urge you to contact the other side and see if a deal can be made,” Judge Hammock steered. “Maybe in exchange for dismissing the lawsuit, they’ll drop their claim for fees … Maybe it’s time to cut your losses.” A$AP Relli, nonetheless, stated he’s “already invested over $500,000” in his struggle for justice.