Why do Americans think A$AP Rocky is the good guy?

Published August 14, 2019 6:52pm ET



A$AP Rocky has just been found guilty of assault in Sweden, but the verdict comes a little late. Thanks to President Trump and Kim Kardashian, the rapper has already returned to the United States.

His case, which lit up the internet last month with its confluence of pop culture — the reality TV star-turned president joined the reality TV star-turned-criminal justice reform advocate to defend a Harlem-born rapper — has generally united Americans. (Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., appeared to express the minority opinion by calling Trump’s involvement a misuse of power.)

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