Asap Rocky was arrested in Sweden on July 3, 2019, after allegedly assaulting a man in Stockholm.
The rapper was arrested in Stockholm on July 3rd for assault charges. Swedish police said that the rapper and his entourage assaulted a man who had tried to get into a picture with the rapper. The victim suffered minor injuries, but has since been released from the hospital. Asap Rocky’s arrest came just days before he was scheduled to perform at the Bravalla Festival in Norrköping. The festival has since been canceled due to security concerns after several rapes and other assaults were reported at the event.
Here’s what you need to know about Asap Rocky’s arrest.
Who is Asap Rocky?
Asap Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, is an American rapper from Harlem, New York City who began rapping at age 14 and was discovered by producer A$AP Yams when he uploaded his music onto MySpace. He became a member of A$AP Mob, an all-star group of rappers including Yams and A$AP Ferg that have all gone on to become successful solo artists as well.
