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A$AP Rocky moves step closer to buying English football club after acquittal

A$AP Rocky has moved closer to buying Tranmere Rovers after being acquitted of felony assault charges.
Rocky is part of a consortium that aims to acquire an 80% stake in Tranmere for approximately $15 million.
Rihanna supported A$AP Rocky during his trial, where he turned down a plea deal, insisting on his innocence.
Tranmere Rovers currently sit 22nd in League Two.

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Daily Mirror

ASAP Rocky closes in on English club takeover after firearm assault acquittal

A$AP Rocky is set to complete a deal to buy English soccer club Tranmere Rovers after being found not guilty on two felony counts of assault in a Los Angeles courtroom

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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Tranmere proposed takeover could move closer after ASAP Rocky acquittal

The rapper was found not guilty on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in a 2021 row with a former friend.

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

A$AP Rocky moves step closer to buying English football club after acquittal

A$AP Rocky’s Tranmere takeover is reportedly back on the menu (Picture: Getty) A$AP Rocky has moved one step closer to buying English football club Tranmere Rovers following his trial acquittal, according to reports. News emerged last year that the American rapper – who is in a relationship with pop superstar Rihanna – was set to purchase the League Two side as part of an investment group. Those plans were put on hold when the 36-year-old was ch…

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Finurah

A$AP Rocky’s Net Worth 2025: What His Recent Acquittal Means for His Wealth

A$AP Rocky was acquitted earlier this week of felony assault charges after a Los Angeles jury delivered a not guilty verdict on two counts of assault with a semiautomatic handgun. The verdict came after a tense three-week trial, during which the rapper faced the possibility of a 24-year prison sentence. His attorney, Joe Tacopina, revealed that Rocky had declined a plea deal offering six months in jail, as he maintained his innocence. When the v…

2 days ago

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MX24

A$AP Rocky set to buy English club after not guilty verdict

The proposed takeover of Tranmere Rovers is set to be completed, afer A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on two felony counts of assault. The rapper had been charged with two counts relating to use of a semi-automatic weapon in a 2021 altercation with another hip-hop artist in Hollywood. Rocky, who has two sons with singer Rihanna, was acquitted on Tuesday. Sky Sports is now reporting that Rocky, whose legal name is Rakin Athelston Mayers, will be …

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