New ASAP Rocky Documentary
The new Stockholm Syndrome documentary directed by The Architects covers ASAP Rocky’s 2019 assault trial. It also details his July 2019 experience in prison in Sweden.
“I was half asleep when I heard my name. I opened my eyes and closed them again, but then they said my name again. That’s when I fully woke up and was like, ‘What the heck?'”
In addition, Rocky talks about his feelings when he saw Trump publicly requesting his release from prison in Sweden.
“In the film, Trump can be heard saying, ‘I’ve been contacted by many members of the African American community asking me to help ASAP Rocky. Although I personally don’t know him, he has tremendous support from the African American community in this country.'”
Kim and Kanye Inform Trump
Thanks to Kim and Kanye’s relationship with Trump, they were able to communicate the urgency of Rocky’s situation. Nonetheless, Rocky strongly believed that Trump was going to make matters worse.
“But on the flip side, I was like, ‘That’s cool, man.’ Having such widespread support, even from the president, feels good. Because most of the time, I don’t think he really understands what’s happening in our neighborhoods… I appreciated it, I won’t lie. At the same time, I was also worried that it might prolong my time behind bars.”
Rocky’s Connection to Sweden
Although prison is not a pleasant experience, Rocky remembers the positive takeaways from his time in Sweden.
Listen, I have a connection with Sweden,” he said. “… the architecture, I like innovations – I love all of it all. So for me, fashion, art – it all correlates to me and my style and my taste preference personally, so that’s why I am always going to continue to go back.”
Be sure to check out Stockholm Syndrome, which will be presented at the 2021 Tribeca Festival.
