A$AP Rocky arrested in connection with 2021 shooting

Rapper A$AP Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles Global Airport on Wednesday morning in link with a 2021 taking pictures, the Los Angeles Police Section claimed. The rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

Police stated the arrest was joined to a November 6, 2021, taking pictures that occurred about 10:15 pm in the vicinity of Hollywood right after “an argument in between two acquaintances.” The 33-12 months-aged rapper is accused of firing a handgun at yet another particular person, who sustained a slight injury.

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are witnessed leaving the Off-White Womenswear Tumble/Winter season 2022/2023 exhibit as element of Paris Vogue Week on February 28, 2022 in Paris, France.

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“Detectives labored diligently to investigate and corroborate the reporting info which assisted identify the suspect(s) involved,” LAPD explained in a launch Wednesday. “This case will be introduced to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office environment for thing to consider.”

Representatives for Mayers did not quickly reply to CBS News’ ask for for remark.

The 33-year-outdated rapper is most effective regarded for his debut album “Lengthy. Live. A$AP” and has received 2 Grammy nominations. He and superstar entrepreneur Rihanna are expecting their very first little one alongside one another this yr.