A$AP Relli deleted a few choice text messages from his phone before A$AP Rocky allegedly shot him … and, they paint a picture of a more confrontational Relli.

During the fourth day of Rocky’s assault trial Thursday, his defense attorney Joe Tacopina asked Relli if he deleted several texts off his phone before reaching out to law enforcement.

While Relli’s phone shows three unprompted texts from Rocky, Rocky’s phone shows something else — four messages allegedly from Relli where he’s talking tough to his former friend.

It’s the latest shocking moment in a day full of them … as Tacopina has cross-examined Relli for hours — grilling him about his character and the night of November 6, 2021, when the shooting allegedly went down. Rocky could face a possible 24-year prison sentence if found guilty, after turning down a plea deal last week.

Relli’s testimony has gotten contentious at times … with Joe and Relli popping off at one another — and, Relli repeatedly answering questions with a simple “I don’t recall.”

Rihanna is on hand, BTW … still sitting in court near her man after hours of testimony — and, looking fabulous in the first courtroom sketch of her released earlier today.

We’re learning more about the sudden death of comedian Ken Flores, who died at age 28 in his L.A. home Wednesday … he had been dealing with heart issues, and tragically, he had been actively trying to get healthy before he died.

Law enforcement and sources close to Flores tell TMZ … Ken had been suffering from congestive heart failure for a long time, and had been in and out of hospitals over the last two years.

Ken had been losing weight and trying to get healthy … but we’re told he had been using oxygen — and oxygen tanks were found in his residence yesterday.

As we told you … one of Ken’s friends found him in his home after he experienced cardiac arrest and called 911, performing CPR on him until paramedics arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

No drugs were found and no foul play is suspected, sources tell us.

Ken’s family shared the news of his death online, asking for privacy. Ken had just started a comedy tour earlier this month.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has completed the autopsy and will now wait for the toxicology test to come back in order to release the cause and manner of Flores’ death.

Stassie Karanikolaou is making the most of her getaway to the Turks and Caicos Islands … putting her fit frame on display in a number of skin-showing looks, perfect for the tropical weather.

Check it out … Kylie Jenner‘s best friend dons a number of sultry swimsuits, including one black 2-piece which left little to the imagination. The bikini in question is a classic microkini and allows the itty-bitty straps of her bottoms to sit high on her hip bone … in turn, making the Turks and Caicos heat even hotter!!!

Stassie brings a similar provocative aesthetic off the beach … just take a look at the revealing white halter top she’s rocking in this pic from her vacation. The back is nearly fully exposed, showing off Stassie’s sun-kissed skin in the process.

Then there’s her pretty in pink athleisure wear, the perfect, lightweight look for sightseeing around the British Overseas Territory.

Of course, Stassie isn’t the first celebrity to make Turks and Caicos her playground … as everyone from Lizzo to Kristin Cavallari has stopped by the tropical locale.