A$AP Rocky Charged with Assault for Alleged Shooting in Hollywood
A$AP Rocky is facing criminal charges for alleged assault. The charges were announced by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Monday.«Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,» Gascon stated in a press release issued by his office.Gascón continued, «My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.»Rocky — real name Rakim Mayers -- faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm, according to the announcement.