A$AP Rocky detained in Sweden after being arrested over 'fight' days before Wireless festival

ASAP Rocky has been detained in Sweden.
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Bonnie Christian4 July 2019

Swedish authorities have requested that rapper A$AP Rocky be detained days before he is due to headline Wireless music festival in London.

The Swedish Prosecution Authority said a request has been made to detain the hip hop star, with a court set to make a decision on permission to hold the rapper.

A$AP Rocky was arrested on Thursday following an alleged fight, days before the Finsbury Park festival.

The New York-born star, 30, is alleged to have been involved in a fight in Stockholm on Sunday.

Arrest: rapper A$AP Rocky
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A spokeswoman for the Swedish Prosecution Authority said earlier: "I can confirm that he is arrested, suspected of gross assault after an incident in Stockholm on Sunday.

"Two other persons are also arrested for gross assault."

A video published by US showbiz website TMZ appears to show A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, throwing a punch at another man in the street.

In another video posted to the rapper's Instagram account, A$AP Rocky alleged two men had been following him and his team through Stockholm, accusing them of attacking his security with headphones.

A$AP Rocky is due to perform a headline slot at Wireless festival on Sunday, though it is unclear if he will be available.

The musician had performed at the Smash festival in Sweden before his arrest.

Representatives for Wireless festival and A$AP Rocky have been contacted for comment.

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