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The first hit landed a few months ago, when A$AP Rocky (Rakim Mayers) was arrested at LAX airport on April 20 for an alleged shooting on November 6. The second hit landed on August 15, when the rapper and baby daddy RihannaHer first child has been criminally charged over the incident. Los Angeles County Attorney George Gascon officially announced its office has filed charges against Rocky, 33, for two counts semi-automatic gun attackalong with allegations of personal use of firearms.
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Rocky allegedly opened fire more than once on an old friend in Hollywood last fall. When he arrived at LAX airport in Los Angeles on April 20 after a trip to Barbados, he was arrested by LAPD officers. He was released just hours later, after posting a whopping $550,000 bail.
“Shooting a gun in a public place is a serious offence that can have tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent eyewitnesses while visiting Hollywood,” said George. in an official statement provided to HollywoodLife. “My office has conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special weapons charge is warranted.”
Meanwhile, the “Wassup” singer doesn’t seem too distracted by the movie. He is performing all over Europe, while his stylish girlfriend looks supportive. duo welcome their first child together, one son, back on May 13 in Los Angeles. But Rihanna appeared to be jarred by the arrest at the time.
“She was completely shocked when they were approached by law enforcement. Rihanna never imagined she would get involved in something like this and especially not with her pregnancy and everything else is happening,” an insider told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY in April. “Rihanna was not at all expecting how things would go down, and this is really the last thing she needs right now.”
However, they are still attached to each other about the birth of a new son. Another source said HL that rapper “DMB” has been very supportive of his partner since the birth of the child. “Rocky is a huge support system,” a source close to the couple told us EXCLUSIVELY after the baby was born in May. “He has no fear or hesitation whatsoever to get in there and start changing diapers, waking up with the baby in the middle of the night, rocking it to sleep, etc. He is trying to help in any way he can. can and want Rihanna Rest as much as possible. “
