A$AP Rocky has spoken out about the trauma caused by a shooting at his family home in Beverly Hills, saying it has robbed him of 'peace and happiness'. The rapper, who shares two young sons and an eight-month-old daughter with partner Rihanna, described the incident as 'f***** up' in an interview with VIBE magazine.
On 8 March, a woman named Ivanna Ortiz allegedly fired a semiautomatic AR-15 rifle at the couple's home. Ortiz was charged on 25 March with 14 felony counts, including attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and shooting at an inhabited dwelling. If convicted, she faces life in state prison.
Rihanna and the children were reportedly at home at the time of the attack. A source told Page Six that Rihanna has since taken extra security precautions and rescheduled a photo shoot. Another insider said she 'doesn't understand' why her family was targeted, adding: 'It was terrifying but Rihanna is thankful everyone is safe.'
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a press release: 'Opening fire in any populated neighbourhood is extremely dangerous, puts lives at risk and will be fully prosecuted.' Ortiz's attorney initially entered a not guilty plea but later withdrew it.
Days before the shooting, Ortiz allegedly posted an abusive message directed at Rihanna on Facebook. Officers say she fled the scene in a white Tesla. The couple reportedly 'don't know much' about the attack, according to a source close to them.
