"A$AP Rocky is reflecting on his trials and tribulations ... specifically, the high-profile shooting trial he was acquitted in earlier this year. "I knew I was innocent," he told . "I ain't no fucking gangster. I'm a pretty boy. I wear that like a badge of honor." Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, had faced up to 24 years in prison if convicted of two felony assault charges over allegations that he had fired a gun at a former friend and A$AP Mob member in 2021."
"So was his time in the courtroom the only reason he still hasn't dropped his fourth studio album, Don't Be Dumb? Not necessarily. "I don't want to primarily blame it on my case, but life was lifeing," he said of the delay in the project's release. "We don't plan on having children, but when it happens, you gotta adjust and move with it. I gotta be present for my family because that's first.""
A$AP Rocky reflected on his 2021 shooting trial and affirmed his innocence. He had faced up to 24 years in prison if convicted of two felony assault charges and was found not guilty of both counts in February. Rocky attributed delays to his fourth album Don't Be Dumb partly to life changes and family responsibilities, noting he must be present as his family comes first. Rocky and Rihanna are expecting their third child and are praying for a daughter. Rocky remains active with projects including a Harlem- and jazz-inspired Puma collaboration and roles in A24 films Highest 2 Lowest and If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.
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