A$AP Rocky Faces Two Counts Of Criminal Charges For Assaulting Friend  

A$AP Rocky has been charged following his April arrest.

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The rapper was taken by the LAPD at LAX following a return from Barbados.

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At the time he was arrested in connection to a November 6, 2021 shooting.

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Now, Rocky has been charged for assault in connection to the incident.

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Los Angeles County District Attorney, George Gascón announced the charges in a press release.

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Rocky faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.

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Gascón described the rapper’s actions as “a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences.”

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Arraignment is scheduled for August 17 at the the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

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Former A$AP Mob member Terell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli was identified as the victim.

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