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demmiblue

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Sat Aug 3, 2019, 12:06 PM Aug 2019

U.S. warned Sweden of 'negative consequences' if ASAP Rocky wasn't released [View all]

Source: NBC News

The U.S. government warned Sweden of "negative consequences" as it advocated for rapper ASAP Rocky during his trial for assault charges in Stockholm this week, according to a pair of letters released by the Swedish Prosecution Authority.

Rocky was released from jail on Friday pending the verdict, with President Donald Trump celebrating the news on Twitter. "It was a Rocky Week, get home ASAP A$AP!" Trump said.

The rapper landed back on U.S. soil Saturday, leaving behind him the looming verdict in an episode that has led to unexpected tension between the U.S. and its European ally.

According to the letters, obtained by NBC News partner Aftonbladet, the U.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs wrote to Swedish prosecutors urging them to release Rocky.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-warned-sweden-negative-consequences-if-asap-rocky-wasn-n1038961?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_nw



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Mob. Mob. Mob. Mob. Leghorn21 Aug 2019 #1
USA! USA!! USA!!1!11!! klook Aug 2019 #2
I wonder how many of Trump's supporters know the lyrics of this rappers songs? Laf.La.Dem. Aug 2019 #3
I had no idea rap could be so deep and introspective. YOHABLO Aug 2019 #7
HaHA! Tess49 Aug 2019 #17
My mom, a life time Beatles fan, christx30 Aug 2019 #33
It's either this or about "bottle service" and "going to the club" BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #34
Maybe not Trump supporters, but Trump himself? Odoreida Aug 2019 #8
He did this for Kim Kardasian. Maybe he thought in exchange, he'd get a chance to bang her. politicaljunkie41910 Aug 2019 #44
First part is a 'maybe', although Kanye won't mind, second part is a definite 'yes'. YOHABLO Aug 2019 #47
Another: demmiblue Aug 2019 #9
I had no idea he was such a poet. n/t customerserviceguy Aug 2019 #10
This is the music Trumpsters want... Telling Sweden to: 'Send him back!' keithbvadu2 Aug 2019 #22
It would be a real shame if someone played that on a loudspeaker near a certain golf course. Vinca Aug 2019 #23
Or got it to play over the PA klook Aug 2019 #26
That would be super funny Laf.La.Dem. Aug 2019 #31
Play it at a MAGA/SendThemBack rally as Fat Donnie takes the stage. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Aug 2019 #59
Thing is the shit sells. Then he's on Rodeo Drive at Cartier or Tiffany's buying some bling bling. YOHABLO Aug 2019 #48
Delightful. SMC22307 Aug 2019 #52
The Donald/Ivanka/Stormy dream song? keithbvadu2 Aug 2019 #15
They love Ted Nugget....this won't bother them... Pachamama Aug 2019 #29
Cat Scratch Fever !! Yeah Baby !! YOHABLO Aug 2019 #49
What crap! smirkymonkey Aug 2019 #45
I'm sure that Otto Warmbier's parents are comforted to know that Haggis for Breakfast Aug 2019 #51
TUPAC is rolling over in his grave. Chipper Chat Aug 2019 #55
Have you not read his lyrics? EllieBC Aug 2019 #58
That is true. Chipper Chat Aug 2019 #61
"its European ally" is a rather generous description. PSPS Aug 2019 #4
Hey c'mon. We never bombed them did we? n/t Odoreida Aug 2019 #6
See, Trump's not a racist, he brought A$AP back! YOHABLO Aug 2019 #5
oh great, we're gonna start a war over ASAP Rocky. IcyPeas Aug 2019 #11
NEXT: Trump announces 25% tariffs on ABBA records, CDs, vinyl, 8-track tapes dalton99a Aug 2019 #12
That's what I was thinking. JohnnyRingo Aug 2019 #21
Force IKEA to print their instructions in English!!1! klook Aug 2019 #27
Oh dear God, YES! Mike_DuBois Aug 2019 #65
Swedish meatballs now "Freedom Balls!" nt EX500rider Aug 2019 #28
Not to be confused with free balling. nt Ilsa Aug 2019 #37
Smorgasbord now Freedombord? The Genealogist Aug 2019 #32
What "negative consequences" did North Korea suffer for KILLING Otto Warmbier? SunSeeker Aug 2019 #13
They say nice things about IQ45... paleotn Aug 2019 #24
someone should tell trump.... dhill926 Aug 2019 #14
As much as they lie duforsure Aug 2019 #16
My first thought. GeorgeGist Aug 2019 #19
Yeah, right. efhmc Aug 2019 #18
I'm sorry. Who? ChiTownDenny Aug 2019 #20
Just another no talent with probably millions of dollars BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #35
Lets mail out some of his rap lyrics to the Evangelical ministers. pwb Aug 2019 #25
Not a bad idea. Start with Jerry Jr and the missus. SMC22307 Aug 2019 #53
Trump's plan to get more black voter support tirebiter Aug 2019 #30
I just watched the video of the altercation between christx30 Aug 2019 #36
If you want to compare criminal justice in Sweden to America, go ahead. Doodley Aug 2019 #40
The place that arrests you for defending yourself christx30 Aug 2019 #46
According to Swedish Prosecutors there is more that what is released on that video rpannier Aug 2019 #63
Sanctions over this guy, but not over a nation Ilsa Aug 2019 #38
phew no negative consequences... i.e. whistler162 Aug 2019 #39
I have guests from Sweden this week Marthe48 Aug 2019 #41
What a thug. mahina Aug 2019 #42
Now the f-----g fool is fighting with Sweden doc03 Aug 2019 #43
Game show host sucks up to reality tv star and rapper. truthisfreedom Aug 2019 #50
Final judgment on August 14... and if this schmuck is found guilty? (n/t) SMC22307 Aug 2019 #54
Exactly. I'm sure he'll jump on a plane and get right back there for his jail term. catrose Aug 2019 #56
Forget the Central Park Five... he saved some dumbass rapper! SMC22307 Aug 2019 #57
Take action courtjester Aug 2019 #60
Trump Had Nothing to Do With the Outcome erpowers Aug 2019 #62
Many In The African American Community Don't Claim This Clown. dawn frenzy adams Aug 2019 #64
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