A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped ASAP Rocky's life and career.
ASAP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, is an American rapper from Harlem. He gained recognition as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob. His career took off after his single "Peso" was leaked online in August 2011, quickly gaining radio play. This led to him signing with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records in October 2011. He subsequently released his critically acclaimed debut mixtape, Live. Love. A$AP (2011).
In 2006, ASAP Rocky served two weeks in Rikers Island where he shared a cell with future rapper Casanova.
In July 2012, ASAP Rocky was arrested after an alleged brawl, leading to a canceled appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, which was later rescheduled and he performed "Goldie" on the show.
In July 2019, ASAP Rocky was arrested for aggravated assault, later simple assault, in Stockholm, Sweden, following a street altercation on June 30. This involved ASAP Rocky and his entourage against Mustafa Jafari and another person. Jafari was beaten, kicked, and cut with broken bottles, suffering injuries including cuts and a fractured rib.
During ASAP Rocky’s 2019 incarceration in Sweden, he prayed to keep himself occupied.
On November 6, 2021, ASAP Rocky was allegedly involved in a shooting incident in Hollywood, where former friend ASAP Relli sustained a graze wound. This led to ASAP Rocky's arrest in April 2022.
On April 20, 2022, ASAP Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport upon arrival from a vacation with Rihanna, due to a potential assault with a deadly weapon in connection to a November 6, 2021 shooting.
On August 15, 2022, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office filed charges against ASAP Rocky related to a prior incident.
On November 20, 2023, a Los Angeles judge determined that there was sufficient evidence for ASAP Rocky to stand trial after a preliminary court hearing.
On January 8, 2024, ASAP Rocky entered a plea of not guilty, turning down a plea bargain of six months in jail.
On March 6, 2024, ASAP Rocky missed a hearing scheduled for that day.
The trial start date was pushed back to January 21, 2025.
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