Rocky, who was on trial for allegedly shooting a former friend, has just been found not guilty. Let’s take a look at the rapper’s early career compared to his recent years.
$ ap rockyBorn Rakim Mayers has been a key mark in the music and fashion industry for the past decade or so. His influence has spread beyond his music, making him a prominent figure in style and culture. Furthermore, at home, he has built a beautiful life with his partner Rihanna and two children. RZA and Riot Rose. But his journey was not without challenges. He was recently facing a trial in which he allegedly shot a former friend. In August 2022, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested him at LAX and charged him with two felony assaults with a semi-automatic firearm, and he pleaded not guilty. The trial began on January 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. TMZ He reported that he refused a plea deal, including the possibility of sentenced to 24 years in prison for 180 days and a shooting allegation. He turns out to be innocent.
Scroll through the gallery below to see photos of $ap over the years.
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Early 2011
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Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2012
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BET Awards 2012
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MTV Video Music Awards 2012
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Made Fashion Week 2013
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$AP Rocky at Staples Center in 2013
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Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2013
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BET Awards 2013
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Yahoo Wireless Festival 2013
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106 & Park with A $ap mob from BET, 2013
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Novak Jjokovic Foundation Dinner 2013
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New York City 2013
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“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” screening hosted by U2, Anna Wintool, Bob and Harvey Weinstein with Burberry hosted by Burberry
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iTunes Festival 2014
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Jeremy Scott & Moschino Party 2014
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68th Cannes Film Festival 2015
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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2016
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Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020
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WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards 2019
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Yams 2020
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At Gala 2021
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At Gala 2023
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Rihanna and Rocky 2023
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Milan Fashion Week 2024
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Tiffany & Co Event 2024
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Paris Fashion Week 2024
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Rocky 2024
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