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A$AP Rocky Revisits 2019 Sweden Jailing, Says Trump’s Involvement ‘Made It Worse’ in New Interview

The rapper describes austere detention conditions during a promo interview for his album 'Don't Be Dumb'.

Overview

  • Speaking with Ebro Darden in an Apple Music 1 interview that premiered Jan. 21, Rocky recounted his month in Swedish custody in 2019.
  • He said his cell lacked a bathroom, towels were scarce, lights in the washroom shut off quickly, and inmates got roughly 30 minutes outside per day.
  • Rocky recalled hearing the sitting president on TV and said those public comments backfired, claiming authorities reacted by keeping him longer.
  • He said international coverage and public support from fellow artists lifted his morale, and other inmates helped translate news about his case.
  • Rocky added that he discouraged a Sweden visit by Kanye West, said a national negotiator later engaged, and maintained he was released after about four weeks despite ultimately being found guilty.