City
Epaper

Post jail term, rapper A$AP Rocky bags first big gig

By IANS | Updated: November 9, 2019 06:55 IST

It's been less than four months that A$AP Rocky is out of jail, and the controversial rapper has already bagged his first big live gig.

Open in App

The "Goldie" hitmaker served over three weeks in jail after a controversial altercation with fans, following which he was convicted on assault charges. He is now set to return to the circuit with a concert in Sweden on December 11, reports variety.com.

"A$AP Rocky will be taking the stage at the Ericsson Globe on Wednesday, December 11th for a special headlining concert. After an outcry of support from his Swedish fans he will return to Stockholm to deliver a triumphant show for all his supporters. Additional Swedish artists to be announced soon," and official announcement declared on Friday.

Tickets go on sale online on November 12, and the rapper has decided to donate a portion of the proceeds from the concert to a local charity in Sweden, known as FARR the Swedish Network of Refugee Support Groups. It is a grassroots volunteer organisation that works with asylum seekers, stateless people and refugees, defending their human rights through advocacy, legal advice, education and policy intervention, variety.com adds.

A$AP Rocky was given a suspended sentence after being convicted of assault, and he also paid a fine. Subsequently, he served around three weeks at a Swedish detention centre. A couple of members of his entourage were also convicted of assault by the court.

"The assault has not been of such a serious nature that a prison sentence must be chosen," the court said in a statement, adding: "The defendants are therefore sentenced to conditional sentences."

( With inputs from IANS )

Open in App

Related Stories

Cricket"Accepted by one as a son...seen one grow into strong...": Virat Kohli's heartwarming Mother's Day wish

EntertainmentVijay Sethupathi starrer 'Ace' trailer out now

HealthExercise special caution, cancel all leaves: Haryana Health Minister

NationalPeople stranded in border states reach Telangana Bhavan in Delhi

NationalExercise special caution, cancel all leaves: Haryana Health Minister

Entertainment Realted Stories

EntertainmentSalman Khan thanks father Salim 'for the best mothers in the world'

EntertainmentPakistani actress Mawra Hocane won’t be part of ‘Sanam Teri Kasam 2’, makers confirm

EntertainmentSidharth Malhotra calls this Mother's Day 'special' as he gets ready to welcome his firstborn

EntertainmentMother’s Day Special! Veer Pahariya Shares Childhood Pictures With His Mom, Pens a Sweet Note

EntertainmentKareena Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty to Alia Bhatt: Celebrating Motherhood With THESE Doting Moms of Bollywood