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Rocky, 33, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom
standing next to his attorney, who affirmed to a judge that the
artist was entering a not guilty plea.
Prosecutors allege that Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers,
pointed a semi-automatic handgun at a man during a "heated
discussion," according to a statement from Los Angeles County
District Attorney George Gascón.
In a later run-in, Rocky drew the handgun and fired twice in the
direction of the man, who sustained a minor injury, the
statement said.
In August 2019, Rocky received a suspended sentence for his role
in a brawl in Stockholm.
The rapper and two members of his entourage were convicted of
kicking and beating a 19-year-old man after an argument. They
had told the court they acted in self defense.
Rocky and musician Rihanna welcomed their baby boy in May,
according to media reports.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Richard Chang)
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