The rapper was let go on a $1,000 bond following the release of the humiliating video.
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Rocko has found name in the headlines for reasons he likely wished flew under the radar. This week, the rapper and entrepreneur’s mugshot has gone viral in the wake of his recent arrest in Georgia.
Reports indicate that Rocko, whose real name is Rodney Ramone Hill Jr., was taken into custody last month and faces charges including disorderly conduct, misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement, and criminal trespass.
Although information regarding the circumstances of Rocko's arrest is limited, it has been confirmed that he was apprehended on December 9 and subsequently released after posting a bond of $1,000.
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Getting incarcerated could have been a story on its own, but Rocko's mugshot, snapped without his iconic baseball cap, only amplified the humiliation.
In the photo, the follically challenged spitter can be seen wearing what appears to be a designer shirt while posing for the camera, leading to various jokes regarding his seemingly rampant hair-loss.
“Sherman Hemsley’s hat fishing days are over,” commented one user, while another joked that Rocko “seems to have a lot weighing on his mind.” The playful responses kept coming, with one social media user comparing the rapper’s hairstyle to a “cul-de-sac.”
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Getting his start in the music industry as a talent agent, Rocko helped springboard the careers of Atlanta acts such as Young Dro and Dem Franchise Boyz before becoming an artist himself, releasing his debut album, Self Made, in 2006.
Rocko, who was previously married to R&B star Monica, with whom he shares a child with, also played a pivotal role in the rise of rap star Future prior to becoming a household name.
Check out Rocko's mugshot displayed below.
