After being arrested in connection with a shooting in 2021, American rapper A$AP Rocky was released on $550,000 bond. 

After being held by authorities at Los Angeles International Airport, he was seen exiting the Los Angeles Police Department offices on Wednesday afternoon, April 20. 


According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the rapper was detained on a charge of "assault with a deadly weapon (firearm)" in connection with a shooting in Hollywood last November. According to jail records, he was freed later Wednesday on a $550,000 bond. 



According to the LAPD, two acquaintances were arguing in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles on November 6th. "The argument escalated and resulted in the suspect firing a handgun at the victim. The victim suffered a slight injury as a result of the incident and sought medical attention afterwards. Following the shooting, the suspect and two additional males fled the area on foot," police said. According to authorities, "the suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Rakim Mayers, a Los Angeles native who is also known as music artist A$AP Rocky." 

Rocky allegedly shot at the alleged victim numerous times, with at least one bullet grazing his left hand, according to the alleged victim. 


According to reports, authorities carried out a search warrant at the rapper's Los Angeles home, entering with a battering hammer and departing with one box of potential evidence. 


The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, according to the LAPD. 


Several sources claim, the rapper, who is Rihanna's boyfriend, was on his way back to California from Barbados when he was arrested.