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Rakim Mayers (born October 3, 1988), also known as A$AP Rocky, is a versatile musician from the United States. He is a singer, rapper, record producer and songwriter.
He is a member of the hip-hop band A$AP Mob, which is also the origin of his stage name. A$AP Rocky, a member of the hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, is the inspiration for his stage name. He grew up in a dangerous neighborhood and had a poor family.
He had a difficult upbringing, often taking refuge in refugee camps with his mother and sister. After his brother’s sudden death, he began to work hard on making music, eventually becoming known for his rapping abilities.
A$AP Rocky’s debut single “Peso” leaked online and ended up getting airplay on New York’s Hot 97 radio station. His second album, At. Long. Last. A$AP, eventually topped the Billboard charts.
He is known not only for his songs but also for his unique style, arguments and rumored romances with several famous female celebrities including billionaire musician Rihanna.
American rapper
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 A$AP Rocky: History • Biography • Photos |
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| Name: | Rakeem Meyers |
| stage name: | A$AP Rocky |
| Date of Birth: | October 3, 1988 (35 years old) |
| place of birth: | Harlem, New York, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.79m |
| parents: | Renee Blake, Adrian Meyers |
| Brothers and sisters: | Erika B. Mayers, Ricky Mayers |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Iggy Azalea, Rihanna, Rita Ora, Madison Skylar, Chanel Iman, Rosee Divinem, Tahiry Jose, Kylie Jenner, Jasmine Daniels (2018-2019), Kendall Jenner (2016-2017), Teyana Taylor (2006-2007), Daiane Sodré (2019), Rosee Divine (2017) |
| Children: | 1 |
| Profession: | Rapper • Songwriter |
| net worth: | $10 million |
early life
A$AP Rocky was born on October 3, 1988 in Harlem, New York, USA. His mother, Renee Black, is African American and his father, Adrian Mayers, is Barbadian. He has an older sister named Erika B. Mayers and a younger brother named Ricky Mayers.
He began rapping at the age of nine, often with his older brother, who had a French braided hairstyle that Rocky later copied.
A$AP Rocky’s father was arrested for drug trafficking when he was 12 and eventually died in 2012. He lost his older brother, Ricky Mayers, when he was 13, when a rival drug dealer killed him.
This heartbreak motivated A$AP Rocky to work harder on his songs.
He began selling drugs to support his family while they bounced around homeless shelters. In 2004, A$AP Rocky was charged with selling cocaine and spent two weeks in jail. While in jail, he met up-and-coming rapper Casanova.
Profession
A$AP Rocky began rapping at a young age, influenced by his brother. After joining the Harlem band ASAP Mob in 2007, he adopted the stage name “ASAP”.
His debut single “Purple Swag” was released in July 2011 and became a huge success in New York, catapulting him to rap stardom. His song “Peso” was leaked online in August 2011 and quickly became a hit on the famous Hot 97 New York radio station.
However, due to the huge success of “Purple Swag”, record companies had taken notice of him and he released a mixtape called “Live. Love”.
A$AP Rocky joined the band before RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music offered him a $3 million contract. He launched his record label, A$AP Worldwide, at the same time as signing. In July 2012, ASAP Rocky performed at the Pitchfork Music Festival. Later that year, he guest-starred on Rihanna’s song “Cockiness (Love It)” at the MTV Video Music Awards.
His solo album Long Live Asap, released in January 2013, not only sold 3 million copies in the United States, but also ranked eighth on the Billboard 100 chart. The album features popular artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, 2 Chainz, Florence Welch, A$AP Ferg and Santigold.
In 2013, A$AP Rocky founded his own clothing line, A$AP, and collaborated with Raf Simons. In 2014, his global representation agreement with William Morris Endeavor was officially announced. He had a brief cameo in the 2014 comedy-drama Dope. The film premiered on June 12 and screened at the Sundance Film Festival the following year.
A$AP Rocky’s short album Flacko Jodye Season was released on the night of his 26th birthday. His rapper friend Juicy J contributed some additional vocals to the record. His second album At.Long.Last.A$AP was released in May 2015. He had to push the album’s release date back a week due to an online leak that occurred a few weeks before the release date.
A$AP Rocky collaborated with MIA, Future, Mark Ronson and Kanye West, and also collaborated with legendary rock singer Rod Stewart on the song Every Day. At. Long. Overdue, A$AP Rocky successfully reached the number one position on the Billboard 200 chart despite poor reviews.
The album was his second consecutive successful record, selling 116,000 copies in the United States and 11,000 in Canada.
In 2016, A$AP Rocky collaborated with fashion brand Guess to re-launch the ’90s GUE$$ clothing line he wore as a child. Later that year, he co-wrote the song “Blended Family (What You Do for Love)” written by Alicia Keys for her album Here.
The following year, he appeared on two songs, Summer Bummer and Groupie Love, from Lana Del Rey’s Lust For Life album. A$AP Rocky’s album Testing was released in May 2018 and received positive reviews from critics and fans alike.
Personal life
A$AP Rocky has been linked to fellow rapper Iggy Azalea. The two were introduced by a mutual friend, and Iggy Azalea made their relationship official in January 2012. She later admitted to having A$AP Rocky’s mixtape title “Live.Love.A$AP” tattooed on her finger.
Iggy Azalea claimed that when the two broke up in July 2012, she had removed the word “A$AP” from the tattoo, leaving only the words “Live.Love”.
In the following years, A$AP Rocky dated many female celebrities including Rihanna, Rita Ora, Madison Skylar, Chanel Iman, Rosie Divenam, Tahiri Jose, Kylie Jenner, and many more.
He was also the boyfriend of Jasmine Daniels (2018-2019), Kendall Jenner (2016-2017), and Teyana Taylor (2006-2007). He was rumored to have dated Daiane Sodré (2019) and Rosee Divine (2017).
Rapper ASAP Rocky opened up about what kind of parent he wants to be in a new interview. The 35-year-old singer welcomed his most memorable child with his girlfriend, singer Rihanna, who recently gave birth to a child in Los Angeles. But still can’t seem to release any photos or reveal the child’s name.
net worth
A$AP Rocky’s net worth is estimated at $10 million, which is much lower than his girlfriend Rihanna’s net worth, which is estimated to be $1.7 billion.
Social Media
- Instagram: @asaprocky
- Twitter: @asvxprocky
- Facebook: ASAP Rocky
