Berlinale: US rapper Asap Rocky with a new film during the court trial

The Berlinale shows a film with the US rapper Asap Rocky (36) currently in court. The press conference and the premiere of the tragic comedy “If I had legs i’d Kick You” took place at the film festival without the partner of pop star Rihanna.

When asked about the trial against Rocky, director Mary Bronstein in Berlin said: “I can only say that working with him was wonderful. The shoot with him was really great and we enjoyed it very much.” Leading actress Rose Byrne added: “Yes, I can only confirm that.”

Against Asap Rocky (“Praise the Lord (Da Shine)”), with a bourgeois name Rakim Mayers, a criminal trial runs in Los Angeles because of a suspected attack with a firearm. Last week, the closing plates of both sides were kept, as US media reported. Accordingly, Rihanna had also participated in it with the two sons together.

ASAP Rocky could threaten long prison sentence if convicted

The allegations against the rapper refer to an incident in Hollywood in November 2021. He is charged to have taken a weapon in a dispute with a friend and shot on it. The victim was slightly injured. According to the defenders of ASAP Rocky, however, he only had a props that could not give up real balls, reported the “Los Angeles Times”.

In April 2022, the rapper in Los Angeles was temporarily detained and charged for a few months. The musician has always denied the allegations of an attack with a real weapon. If he was convicted, he could face a long prison sentence.

Film with ASAP Rocky and Conan O’Brien in the Berlinale competition

Asap Rocky can be seen on the side of actress Byrne and talk show moderator Conan O’Brien in the competition contribution “If I had legs i’d Kick You” by Bronstein. The film is about a mother (Byrne) who is on the edge of a nervous breakdown. The international premiere is planned for tonight.

“Rocky has this natural charisma that cannot be directed by directing,” said Bronstein. “He’s just like that. This is just someone who shows absolutely authentic behavior.” She had unusual actors in the supporting roles, she explained and also spoke about her admiration for O’Brien.

Byrne is a hot candidate at the Schauspiel Prize of the Berlinale

The Australian Byrne shines as a Linda in the film. Her little daughter is chronically ill, with this a housing problem brings extreme stress. She has to move into a shabby motel with her child. And the husband is not at home for professional reasons. For all of this, she overwhelms the profession as a psychotherapist. A disaster seems to be inevitable.

Byrne is considered a hot candidate for an award with the gender -neutral acting price of the Berlinale. Their performance is the be -all and end -all, captivates from the first to the last scene.