As the #JusticeForRocky and #FreeASAPROCKY social media movements press on, there is much going on behind-the-scenes with social justice leaders as they lend their resources to aid in the freedom of A$AP Rocky. The rapper has been detained in a Swedish jail for almost two weeks following a violent incident that happened in the country.
Rocky and his entourage filmed two strange men who followed them through the streets. The men harassed Rocky and his crew, often getting physical and angry as they attempted to provoke a fight. Repeatedly, Rocky is both seen and heard urging everyone to move on and let the men be, but ultimately the confrontation ended with one of the men being treated at a hospital following a fight with Rocky and his security. Rocky was arrested on suspicion of assault and is currently awaiting release.
"Thanks for coming out," she said nervously. "I'm new to this. I've never experienced anything like this before. So, you know, my reaching out to the reverend and him offering his help the way he did, I just feel so grateful and so blessed. 'Cause I know there is a God and he don't sleep. Anyway, I have other people with me who are in the same boat. I have my daughter and my granddaughter and they family members and they want to come up and they wanna come say something. I just appreciate the help that the reverend's given us. 'Cause I know we not alone now."
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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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