A$AP Rocky on His Hopes as a Father After Welcoming Baby with Rihanna: 'Raise Open-Minded' Kids

A$AP Rockyis opening up about his hopes as a first-time father. As a father, Rocky says he hopes to “raise open-minded children” and “not people who discriminate.” “And I’m not trying to describe a saint, but realistically, I just want a cool child with cool parents,” he adds. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

A$AP Rocky Performs for The First Time Since Release from Swedish Jail: 'I'm So Happy to Be Here'

A$AP Rocky is back in business.On Sunday, the rapper, 30, performed at the Real Street Festival in Anaheim, California, which marked his first concert since he wasreleased from custody in Swedenearlier this month.During his performance on stage, Rocky openly addressed the crowd and acknowledged his arrest in Stockholm, where he was held on assault charges after being involved in a street confrontation.“I’m so happy to be here right now y’all can’t even understand it,” the rapper told to the crowd, as seen in a video shared to Twitter.

A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty to Assault as High Profile Trial Begins in Sweden

A$AP Rockyhas pleaded not guilty to assault as his high profile trial begins in Sweden. The 30-year-old rapper, né Rakim Mayers,appeared in courton Tuesday after he was arrested in Stockholmfollowing a street altercationinvolving a 19-year-old man named Mustafa Jafari. On Thursday, Stockholm public prosecutor Daniel Suneson announced that Rocky will be tried for “assault causing actual bodily harm.” Two other members of Rocky’s entourage, who are also facing assault charges, pleaded not guilty.

A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty to Assault with Firearm Charges

A$AP Rocky.Photo: IRFAN KHAN/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock A$AP Rockyhas pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault with a firearm in Los Angeles stemming from a November 2021 incident. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, appeared in person at a court in Los Angeles to enter the not guilty pleas, according toThe Independent. Rocky reportedly spoke only to confirm his name and acknowledge that his rights had been read to him.

A$AP Rocky Reacts to Assault Conviction: 'Of Course I'm Disappointed'

A$AP Rockyhas broken his silence after being foundguilty of assault. Just hours after his verdict was announced, Rocky, 30,revealedon Instagram that he is “disappointed.” Despite the sad news, Rocky said he’s going to “keep moving forward.” “Thank you to my team, my management, attorneys, label and everyone who advocated for justice,” Rocky added. The rapper and the two members of his entourage, Bladimir Corniel and David Rispers, have been given suspended sentences and ordered to pay damages to the victim,ABC Newsreports.