A$AP Rocky was arrested in August 2022 in connection to a taking pictures incident. The sudden arrest shocked followers in all places; he had simply returned house from a trip with Rihanna, and he was apprehended on the Los Angeles International Airport. Now that the rapper (whose actual identify is Rakim Athelaston Mayers) is dealing with trial, Hollywood Life has compiled all the main points we all know up to now concerning the courtroom case and the allegations in opposition to A$AP Rocky.

What Did ASAP Rocky Do?

According to 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 taking pictures incident that passed off in November 2021 in Hollywood.

“On November 6, 2021, Aaron 10:15 p.m., an argument between two acquaintances occurred in the area of Selma Avenue and Argyle Avenue in the Hollywood area,” the press launch learn. “The argument escalated and resulted in the suspect firing a handgun at the victim. The victim sustained a minor injury from the incident and later sought his medical treatment. Following the shooting, the suspect and two additional males fled the area 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 two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, in accordance to the Associated Press.

A$AP Rocky’s lawyer Joe Tacopina says firearm assault trial pushed to Jan. 21 “in part” as a result of Rocky due to carry out at profit live performance in Bangkok in late Nov

“He will be vindicated,” Tacopina says. “This has been a burden for him & his family…He’s ready to face this head on” pic.twitter.com/Ql99qbsxv1

— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) October 22, 2024

Is ASAP Rocky Going to Jail?

A$AP Rocky’s trial over the alleged taking pictures was set to start in October 2024. If he’s discovered responsible on all fees, Rocky might face up to 24 years in jail, in accordance to the AP. The outlet reported that Rocky’s legal professional, Joe Tacopina, mentioned they’re “not disappointed, not surprised” and that they “expected to go to trial” and have been “planning for trial all along.”

“Rocky is going to be vindicated when all this is said and done, without question,” Tacopina added.

Rocky’s trial was pushed again to 2025 as a result of he has a profit live performance in November 2024, Tacopina advised reporters. The trial has been scheduled for January 21, 2025, in accordance to PEOPLE.

Are ASAP Rocky and Rihanna Still Together?

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are nonetheless collectively. They first began courting in 2019 after years of understanding one another. In May 2022, they welcomed their first little one, son RZA, collectively, adopted by their second little one, son Riot, in August 2023.

The “Disturbia” hitmaker has not publicly commented on A$AP Rocky’s arrest nor his present trial.