A$AP Rocky’s upcoming court date doesn’t seem to affect him, as he’s been seen out in public with partner Rihanna on several occasions recently.
The rapper is charged with assault with a firearm in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last year. Rocky is due in court on Wednesday and faces up to nine years in prison if convicted.
While facing serious charges and lengthy prison sentences, Rocky was recently spotted dating Rihanna. In May, it was reported that Rihanna had given birth to a son, the couple’s first child together. The name has yet to be publicly confirmed.
The couple were spotted together in New York on Friday, laughing as they strolled around town. A few days later, they were photographed together again, this time getting off a flight in Los Angeles while a member of their security team carried their son to the car. Footage of them disembarking from the plane was taken by Backgrid on Sunday.
On Monday, it was confirmed that the Los Angeles District Attorney had charged Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, with assault with a firearm. He faces two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm with allegations of personal use of a firearm.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Rocky is scheduled for arraignment in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday.
Rocky was first arrested in April in connection with the November 2021 shooting which was not fatal; he was later released on $550,000 bond. Following a warrant for his arrest, law enforcement found multiple firearms while searching Rocky’s property.
At the time, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Twitter account shared details of the incident and confirmed that they had arrested Rocky.
A$AP Collective member A$AP Relli (aka Terell Ephron) identified himself as the alleged victim. He is suing Rocky, alleging battery, negligence and emotional distress.
Ephron claimed he was “drawn” to a location in Hollywood where Rocky fired multiple shots. According to court documents, Ephron said he was “struck by a projectile/bullet fragments” in his left hand and needed medical attention. He is claiming at least $25,000 in damages.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said: “Discharging a firearm in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended in tragic consequences, not only for the person targeted but also for the victims. innocent passers-by visiting Hollywood.
“My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.”
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Newsweek contacted Rocky’s representatives for comment.