A$AP Rocky
Rakim Athelaston Mayers
A$AP Rocky is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2007.
- Profession
- Rapper, Record producer, Songwriter
- Born
- October 3, 1988
- Years active
- 2007–present
Early life
Raised in Harlem, Rakim Mayers was named after the legendary rapper Rakim and grew up immersed in both East Coast lyricism and Southern production styles.
Career
As a leader of the A$AP Mob collective, his 2011 mixtape "Live. Love. A$AP" defined an era of hazy, fashion-forward rap, followed by acclaimed albums "Long. Live. A$AP" and "At. Long. Last. A$AP."
Major achievements
He became a fixture of the fashion world and a creative director, blurring lines between music, style, and visual art.
Legacy
A$AP Rocky helped usher hip-hop into a more aesthetic, genre-fluid era and remains a leading tastemaker in music and fashion.
References
Frequently asked questions about A$AP Rocky
- What is A$AP Rocky known for?
- A$AP Rocky is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2007. A$AP Rocky is recognized as a rapper, record producer, and songwriter.
- Where is A$AP Rocky from?
- A$AP Rocky is from New York City, New York.
- When was A$AP Rocky born?
- A$AP Rocky was born on October 3, 1988, in New York City, New York.
- What kind of music does A$AP Rocky make?
- A$AP Rocky's music spans Hip-hop, Cloud rap, and Trap.
- Is A$AP Rocky still active?
- Yes — A$AP Rocky has been active since 2007 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has A$AP Rocky been associated with?
- A$AP Rocky has been associated with A$AP Worldwide, Polo Grounds, and RCA.
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