A$AP Rocky Arrested In Connection With 'Shooting A Man On The Street In 2021'

Rapper A$AP Rocky has been arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department at the Los Angeles International Airport in connection with 2021 shooting.

The rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. 

Police revealed that the arrest was linked to a November 6, 2021 shooting that occurred around 10:15 pm near Hollywood after "an argument between two acquaintances."  

The 33-year-old rapper is accused of firing a handgun at another person, who sustained a minor injury. 

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"Detectives worked diligently to investigate and corroborate the reporting information which helped identify the suspect(s) involved," LAPD said in a release Wednesday.

"This case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for consideration."

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The rapper has a previous history too and he was arrested and detained in Sweden for nearly three weeks after a June 2019 fight in Stockholm.

Several Democratic lawmakers called for his release at the time. They were joined by President Donald Trump, who said on Twitter:

“Very disappointed in Prime Minister Stefan Löfven for being unable to act. Sweden has let our African American Community down in the United States. I watched the tapes of A$AP Rocky, and he was being followed and harassed by troublemakers. Treat Americans fairly! #FreeRocky.”

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He later added:

“Give A$AP Rocky his FREEDOM. We do so much for Sweden but it doesn’t seem to work the other way around. Sweden should focus on its real crime problem! #FreeRocky.”

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Representatives for the rapper are yet to respond to the media over the allegations.

The 33-year-old rapper is known to the public for his debut album "Long. Live. A$AP" and has received 2 Grammy nominations.

The rapper is also expecting his first child together this year with singer and superstar entrepreneur Rihanna.

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