A$AP Rocky.Photo: Peter White/Getty
After coming forward, Relli says he plans to file a civil suit for assault, battery and emotional distress against Rocky, according toRolling Stone.
Relli came forward less than one week before Rocky, 33, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is scheduled to attend a court hearing following his arrest in April.
A$AP Rocky.Arturo Holmes/Getty
On April 20, Rocky wasarrested at Los Angeles International Airportafter he arrived on a private plane from Barbados withRihanna, only a few weeks beforethe birth of their son. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, but was later released from jail after posting a $550,000 bond. At the time, the victim’s name was not disclosed, and Rocky has yet to address the matter publicly.
Since then, the rapper has not been charged, but has a court date set for Aug. 17.
Ephron and Mayer’s relationshipdates back to high schoolin New York, while Rocky credits Relli for his addition to the A$AP mob, which was formed in 2006.
source: people.com