A$AP Rocky was arrested in August 2022 in connection to a capturing incident. The sudden arrest shocked followers in all places; he had simply returned house from a trip with Rihanna, and he was apprehended on the Los Angeles Worldwide Airport. Now that the rapper (whose actual title is Rakim Athelaston Mayers) is on trial, Hollywood Life has compiled all the main points we all know to date concerning the court docket case and the allegations in opposition to A$AP Rocky.
What Did ASAP Rocky Do?
In accordance with a press launch shared by the LAPD’s X account in 2022, officers arrested A$AP for assault with a lethal weapon (firearm). The “Sundress” rapper was allegedly concerned in a capturing incident that occurred in November 2021 in Hollywood.
“On November 6, 2021, Aaron 10:15 p.m., an argument between two acquaintances occurred within the space of Selma Avenue and Argyle Avenue within the Hollywood space,” the press launch learn. “The argument escalated and resulted within the suspect firing a handgun on the sufferer. The sufferer sustained a minor harm from the incident and later sought his medical remedy. Following the capturing, the suspect and two further males fled the world on foot.”
Elsewhere within the press launch, the LAPD famous that detectives found that the suspect was A$AP Rocky. He pleaded not responsible to 2 felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, in keeping with the Related Press.
Is ASAP Rocky Going to Jail?
A$AP Rocky’s trial over the alleged capturing formally started on October 21, 2024. If he’s discovered responsible on all expenses, Rocky might withstand 24 years in jail, in keeping with the AP.
The outlet reported that Rocky’s legal professional, Joe Tacopina, mentioned they’re “not dissatisfied, not shocked” and that they “anticipated to go to trial” and have been “planning for trial all alongside.”
“Rocky goes to be vindicated when all that is mentioned and finished, with out query,” Tacopina added.
Are ASAP Rocky and Rihanna Nonetheless Collectively?
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are nonetheless collectively. They first began relationship in 2019 after years of understanding one another. In Might 2022, they welcomed their first baby, son RZA, collectively, adopted by their second baby, son Riot, in August 2023.
The “Disturbia” hitmaker has not publicly commented on A$AP Rocky’s arrest nor his present trial.