US rapper A$AP Rocky will face criminal assault charges in relation to a shooting that left a former member of his posse the A$AP Mob suffering from minor injuries, the Los Angeles District Attorney has confirmed.The 33 year old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is facing two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm.
The incident took place on November 6, 2021, when his girlfriend, pop-sensation Rihanna, was four months pregnant with their first child, a baby boy.
He was subsequently arrested in connection with the incident in April 2022. Announcing the charges on Monday, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said: “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offence that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood.” He then continued: “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Rocky is due to be arraigned on August 17 in a courtroom in downtown Los Angeles.
According to the DA, during a heated discussion in Hollywood on November 6, 2021, Rocky allegedly pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the victim.
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