ASAP Twelvyy declined to be interviewed by the prosecution on the second day of testimony in ASAP Rocky’s assault trial at the Los Angeles County Courthouse on Tuesday. His refusal led to a tense exchange with Superior Court Judge Mark Arnold, who warned that his decision could impact his credibility as a witness.
“Prosecution would like the opportunity to interview you before you take the stand, just to find out what you have to offer and what you have to say. It’s optional; you can either agree to be interviewed or refuse. Are you aware of this?” Arnold asked.
Twelvyy firmly responded, “No, no, I do not want to be interviewed.”
Judge Arnold then outlined the potential consequences of his refusal. “If you refuse, then the jury is going to know that you refused to be interviewed by the prosecution, and it could impact your believability, your credibility in the eyes of the jury. You understand that?”
Twelvyy simply replied, “Yes.”
ASAP Rocky is facing accusations of allegedly firing gunshots at his former friend, ASAP Relli, in November 2021. During opening statements on Friday, Rocky’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, argued that the rapper was carrying a prop gun at the time and only used it to scare off potential attackers.
“Despite his ability to do so legally, he didn’t want to carry a real gun for fear that he would either injure someone or himself,” Tacopina explained.
Adding another layer to the trial, Judge Arnold issued a warning to the legal teams involved, instructing them to avoid speaking with the press. “I don’t want any attorney saying anything to the press while the case is going on. That’s it. You can call it a gag order,” he said, as reported by legal journalist Meghann Cuniff.
Meanwhile, Rihanna may soon make an appearance in court to support Rocky. Tacopina hinted at her possible attendance, stating, “This week, Mr. Mayers’ significant other may appear here.”
As the trial unfolds, tensions continue to mount, with new developments expected in the coming days.
