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A$AP Rocky‘s 2019 Arrest and Detention in Sweden
Published: 2026/01/22 08:45:25
in July 2019, American rapper A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, was arrested in Stockholm, Sweden, following an altercation. the incident and subsequent detention garnered notable international attention, even involving intervention from then-U.S. President Donald Trump. Rocky spent nearly a month in Swedish custody while the legal proceedings unfolded.
The Incident and Arrest
on June 30, 2019, A$AP Rocky and members of his entourage were involved in a street fight in Stockholm. Video footage of the incident circulated widely,showing Rocky appearing too assault a man,Mustafa Jafari. The New York Times and BBC News provided extensive coverage of the initial altercation and arrest.
Following the incident, Rocky was arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual bodily harm. He and two members of his security team were taken into custody.
Conditions of Detention
A$AP rocky’s detention conditions were a subject of public discussion. He described the cell as small, approximately the size of a small room, lacking a bathroom and furnished with only a bed, a desk, and a cot.Access to bathroom facilities required requesting permission and sometimes resulted in extended waits in the dark. XXL Magazine reported on Rocky’s description of these conditions in a recent interview.
Rocky also noted the lack of towels after showering, requiring him and others to improvise. While he acknowledged the facility wasn’t as harsh as some American prisons like Rikers Island, he described the experience as “inconvenient.”
International Attention and Political Involvement
The arrest quickly gained international attention, fueled by Rocky’s celebrity status and the graphic nature of the video footage. President Donald Trump became personally involved, publicly calling for Rocky’s release and speaking with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven about the case.Reuters documented Trump’s involvement, including his offers to personally vouch for Rocky’s bail.
The involvement of the U.S. President sparked debate about the potential for political interference in the Swedish legal system.
Trial and Verdict
A$AP Rocky’s trial took place in August 2019. he pleaded not guilty to the assault charges. The court ultimately found Rocky and his two security guards guilty of assault, but they were not sentenced to additional jail time, considering the time already served in pre-trial detention.
