Rakim Athelaston Mayers[1] (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky (stylized as A$AP Rocky; /ˈeɪsæp/, AY-sap), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, model, actor, and music video director. He is a member of the hip hop collective A$AP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker.
Rocky released his debut mixtape Live. Love. A$AP in 2011 to critical acclaim. The success of his mixtape led to a record deal with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music Entertainment. His debut studio album Long. Live. A$AP (2013) was also well received by critics and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and its hit single "Fuckin' Problems" was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 2014 Grammy Awards. In 2015, Rocky released his second album titled At. Long. Last. A$AP. The album was Rocky's second consecutive album to debut at number one the Billboard 200 and received mostly positive reviews from music critics. In 2018, he released his third album Testing.
Rocky has won a BET Award, two BET Hip Hop Awards, a MTV Video Music Award Japan and a MTVU Woodie Award, as well as being nominated for two Grammy Awards, six World Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards and two MTV Europe Music Awards. Rocky has also directed music videos for himself, Danny Brown, and other A$AP Mob members.[2] Furthermore, he is a noted record producer, producing under the pseudonym Lord Flacko.[3]
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A$AP Rocky on Past Relationships 'She Not The Only Pop Star Getting Ji ed On!'
A$AP Rocky on Wearing Jeans to the Met Gala Met Gala 2017
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A$AP Rocky talks to Semtex at BBC's Maida Vale Studios
ASAP ROCKY + ASAP MOB HARLEM STATE OF MIND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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ASAP ROCKY interview - Dope movie
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Jewels From A$AP Rocky On Drugs Laws, Double Standards For Women, & A$AP Yams On Complex
Midnight Chats with A$AP Rocky
Nikki & Sara Interview A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg
REMIX FASHION Interview A$AP Rocky Spring Summer 2017 Zalando
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