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A$AP Rockyhas been charged with assault for allegedly shooting his former friend in November, officials say.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the charges against the “D.M.B.” rapper, 33, on Monday. A$AP Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) is charged with two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.
“My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.”
His arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday.
Representatives for Rocky did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Rocky was previouslyarrested at Los Angeles International Airportafter he arrived on a private plane from Barbados withRihannaon April 20, only a few weeks beforethe birth of their son. He was later released after posting a $550,000 bond.
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The alleged shooting occurred on Nov. 6 of last year. The star was in a “heated discussion in Hollywood” when he allegedly aimed a semi-automatic handgun at his ex-friend. He’s accused of allegedly shooting twice toward the victim during the “subsequent confrontation,” according to the release.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery/Homicide Division is investigating the case.
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