A$AP Rocky officially charged

A$AP Rocky has been charged in connection with a shooting.

Rapper A$AP Rocky allegedly brandished a gun at a former friend, according to authorities.

Then, according to prosecutors, he was also charged for discharging a gun in the streets of Hollywood, events that date back to last year.

Rakim Athelaston Mayers, his real name, allegedly got into an argument on November 6, 2021, and pointed a gun at an alleged victim. Then, later, he allegedly fired two shots in the direction of a man, injuring him.

According to information reported by the Associated Press, Mayers is expected to be formally arraigned Wednesday.

“Discharging a firearm in a public place is a serious offense […],” District Attorney George Gascon said in a statement.

During this event, A$AP Rocky allegedly fled the scene, and was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport on April 20.