https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb On July 3rd 2019, an American rapper A$AP Rocky was taken in to custody in Sweden following an assault. Rocky has posted the recording of the event, leading many people to be confused and frustrated as to why Sweden is holding him in jail for such a long period of time. It is still unknown as to when Rocky will be released. en-us 2019-07-19 20:28:45 UTC 2022-09-17 04:41:16 UTC hello@padlet.com caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371770509 This online news article provides a summary/explanation of the situation itself -- free of opinions, criticisms, etc. It provides foundational knowledge about the situation for others to build opinions and thoughts upon. When the news initially broke about the situation, many news sources had posted articles on social media covering the event and its details. Without these types of news articles, it would be difficult for people to have found out about the situation in a way that wasn’t influenced by other people’s opinions. This article, as well as other similar ones just covering the details, allows people to quickly find out what is going on within two paragraphs, and to form their opinion on the matter. ]]> 2019-07-21 01:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371770509 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371771106 Around the time of his arrest, Rocky made the bold of posting the videos he and those with him took leading up to the altercation as well as during it. This video he posted was very important in giving the situation context. It shows A$AP saying things like “we don’t want trouble” and “we don’t want to fight you”, demonstrating that his intentions were not malicious but rather a form of defense. This video being posted allowed for everyone in the general public to see what happened and form opinions on the matter. After the release of this video the hashtag “#JusticeForRocky” came about as people began seeking justice for what (based on video evidence) seems to be an unfair response from Swedish authorities. ]]> 2019-07-21 02:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371771106 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371771441 A few days after his arrest, news began circulating regarding the state of the facility that A$AP Rocky is being held in. Various sources were mentioning the types of inhumane conditions that he was facing. One of these conditions was a lack of food being provided. With this information shocking information being reported, others began more heavily seeking justice for A$AP Rocky. This video in particular summarized all the reported inhumane conditions, as well as a brief backstory. Additionally, this video was from TMZ which has become a very popular YouTube channel thus informing a large audience about A$AP’s situation.]]> 2019-07-21 02:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371771441 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371771848 When statements about the Swedish jail’s inhumane conditions came about, so did statements denying the claim. There were people (including lawyers, Swedish officials, etc.) stating that A$AP Rocky was being held in human conditions and that the jail had recently been renovated. This particular Tweet went somewhat viral – depicting what the inside of a Swedish jail cell looks like. This visual aid helped in potentially debunking the inhumane condition claims as people often need a visual to believe somethings or chance their mind. This, along with statements from others, have left people following the event questioning whether or not A$AP Rocky is being unnecessarily held in decent conditions or inhumane ones.]]> 2019-07-21 02:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371771848 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371772328 In support of A$AP Rocky, many popular music creators have said that they will not be performing in Sweden anymore as a result of this incident. Tyga is a popular music artist, and this tweet stating that he was cancelling his July 14th show in Sweden and will not be returning again to perform. This demonstrates the support in Rocky’s favour. By refusing to return to Sweden, Tyga (along with the other artists doing the same) are somewhat protesting the event taking place – denying Sweden of any revenue that could have been made as a result of their shows. Tyga was one of the first to make this call, followed by other artists like G-Eazy. ]]> 2019-07-21 02:50:59 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371772328 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371818916 G-Eazy, another American music artist, had been in a similar situation in Sweden with authorities but had a far different experience. G-Eazy made this post linked to a TMZ article where he discussed his experience. He was held for only a day and a half with both drug possession charges and assault charges against him. A$AP Rocky on the other hand only has assault charges, has video evidence of the situation and his involvement, but Swedish authorities refuse to release him and have held him for nearing 3 weeks now. This post brought to light the potential of racism being a factor in A$AP’s holding as G-Eazy is a Caucasian male and A$AP is black. ]]> 2019-07-22 00:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371818916 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371819124 Kim Kardashian (who is doing an apprenticeship to become a lawyer) and husband Kanye west were among the celebrities vouching for A$AP Rocky’s release. This video sums up their involvement with the situation as well as some details about the situation. Kim has been known to vouch legally for people who have been wrongly convicted, so her coming forward and pressing for his release demonstrates the negative nature of the situation. Additionally, Kanye had spoken with the president of the United States Donald Trump regarding the situation to see what Trump could do in order to expedite A$AP Rocky’s release/investigation. This video demonstrates the influence celebrities have had so far on this situation.]]> 2019-07-22 00:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371819124 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371819350 Among many similar tweets, this one provided an update on the situation – stating that A$AP Rocky will be held for an additional week for investigation purposes. Both the Swedish authorities as well as a private investigation team are examining the case in efforts to come to a final verdict on the charges against him. This decision to hold him is controversial as they have had 2 weeks to investigate a case that they have video footage of (which is rare). This is especially controversial in comparison to G-Eazy’s case where he was released in day and a half holding more charges (drug possession as well as assault).]]> 2019-07-22 00:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371819350 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371819529 The President of the United States Donald Trump made a tweet about the situation after speaking with Kanye West. He stated that he is going to call the prime minister of Sweden to see what can be done to expedite A$AP Rocky’s release. The tweet demonstrates the scale to which this situation has escalated – to the point of having the president of one country contact the president of another. Additionally, the positive response the Tweet got shows the amount of people invested in this event and that would like to see A$AP Rocky returned back home to the United States of America.]]> 2019-07-22 00:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371819529 caitlyn_macaulay https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371819623 Although President Donald Trump reaching out to the Swedish prime minister seems like a heroic-type thing to do, many people are questioning this action. In this tweet, Sydney mentions an interesting perspective that a lot of others have been focusing on. If Donald Trump makes the call and manages to get A$AP Rocky released (a black man), then he can use it as an example to attempt to disprove him being racist if it is ever to be called into question. This tweet provides an alternative perspective on Donald Trump’s outreach to the Swedish prime minister – that it may have happen in an attempt to redeem his “image”. ]]> 2019-07-22 00:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlyn_macaulay/eb2hh6oikvmb/wish/371819623