Harlem’s A$AP Rocky was taken into NYPD custody after allegedly assaulting two men who were taking photos of him while he was engaged in a verbal dispute.
From TMZ, Rocky – real name Rakim Meyers – was downtown Manhattan and had gotten into a loud verbal dispute with someone. Two passersby recognized the A$AP Mob member and starting snapping pictures. This angered Rocky and his friend, and then a fight broke out.
The two victims suffered cuts and bruises with one needing treatment in the hospital.
Responding police officers arrested the rapper on the scene, and according to a law enforcement source, Rocky will be booked for attempted robbery. No news at this point as to what he is accused of trying to steal from the two men.
Details to follow as they come in.
(Hat tip to XclusivesZone on the pic).