A$AP Rocky is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Harlem, New York. His real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, and he’s a key figure in the hip-hop collective A$AP Mob. He blew up with his debut mixtape Live. Love. A$AP in 2011, featuring hits like “Peso” and “Purple Swag”—both of which helped define a new wave of cloud rap and fashion-forward hip-hop.
Rocky’s style is a blend of high fashion and streetwear, and he’s been a major influence on both music and fashion culture. His albums like Long. Live. A$AP (2013), At. Long. Last. A$AP (2015), and Testing (2018) all pushed creative boundaries, with tracks like “Fkin’ Problems,”** “L$D,” and “Praise the Lord (Da Shine)”.
He’s also known for his relationship with Rihanna—they’ve become one of the most talked-about couples in pop culture. They even have two kids together now.
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