Rapper A$AP Rocky charged with assaulting former friend with a firearm

Rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged with assaulting his former friend with a semiautomatic firearm throughout a confrontation final November, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón stated Monday. The 33-year-old rapper, whose actual identify is Rakim Mayer, faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally utilizing a firearm, prosecutors stated in a assertion.  

The district legal professional’s workplace stated in a assertion that on November 6, 2021, Mayers acquired into a “heated” dialogue with a former friend in Hollywood and allegedly pointed a semi-automatic handgun at them. In a second confrontation, he allegedly drew his handgun and fired twice “in the direction of the victim.” 

“Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón stated within the assertion. 

The Los Angeles Police Department is continuous to analyze the incident. 

The 33-year-old rapper is greatest identified for his debut album “Long. Live. A$AP” and has obtained two Grammy nominations. He and famous person entrepreneur Rihanna had their first little one collectively earlier this yr.