A judge has ordered private mediation in the ongoing civil lawsuit between A$AP Relli (Terell Ephron) and A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers), signaling that both sides must attempt to settle before proceeding to the scheduled trial. (Rap-Up)
Background & Current Status
- Relli’s lawsuit claims that Rocky shot at him during a 2021 Hollywood altercation. While Rocky was acquitted of criminal charges earlier in 2025, Relli’s civil case continues.
- After Relli lost his original attorneys post‑trial, he has hired a new legal team to carry the civil suit forward.
- At a hearing held on October 14, the judge directed both parties to find a retired judge to oversee the mediation, giving them a deadline of December 10 to report back with results.
- If mediation fails, the bench trial is set for January 12, 2026 — unless a settlement is reached beforehand.
Stakes & Implications
- The civil trial could open Rocky up to financial liability, even though the criminal case ended in acquittal.
- Mediation offers a chance to resolve the dispute quietly and avoid further public scrutiny.
- A failed mediation means both sides will have to face discovery, evidence challenges, and likely a contentious courtroom battle.
- The judge’s involvement and mandate for mediation highlights the court’s interest in reducing litigation and encouraging settlement where possible.
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