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ASAP Rocky is an American rapper and songwriter
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | October 3, 1988 |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous | Lyricists & Songwriters, Singers, Rappers |
| City/State | New Yorkers |
| Siblings | Erika B. Mayers |
| Known as | Rakim Mayers |
| Birth Place | Harlem, New York City, New York |
| Height | 179cm |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Adrian Mayers |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Born in | Harlem, New York City, New York |
| Famous as | Rapper |
| Socials |
// Famous Singers
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Who is ASAP Rocky?
Rakim Mayers, popularly known by his stage name ASAP Rocky, is an American rapper and songwriter. He adopted the stage name ASAP Rocky after joining the hip-hop group ‘A$AP Mob’. He is named after the hip-hop artist Rakim who is one-half of the Eric B. & Rakim duo. Rising from a poor boy living in a crime infested neighbourhood to an international rapper, Rocky has come a long way. He had a tough childhood where he often sought shelter in camps with his mother and sister. The untimely demise of his elder brother pushed him to work hard on his music and finally gain recognition for his rapping skills. His first single ‘Peso’ leaked online and managed to receive a spot on the Hot 97 New York radio station. His second album, ‘At. Long. Last. A$AP’ went on to top the Billboard charts. Apart from his music, Rocky is also known for his unique sense of style, brawls, and rumoured link-ups with several popular female celebrities.
// Famous Lyricists & Songwriters
Childhood & Early Life
Rakim Mayers was born on October 3, 1988, in Harlem, New York City. His father was a Barbadian while his mother is African-American. He has an older sister named Erika B. Mayers.
Rocky started rapping when he was 9 years old. He used to rap with his older brother who then had the French braids hairdo which Rocky later himself sported.
When Rocky was 12 years old, his father was arrested for selling drugs. His father eventually died in 2012. At the age of 13, he lost his elder brother, Ricky, who was murdered by a rival drug dealer. This unfortunate incident motivated Rocky to work hard on his music.
He took to drug pedalling to support his family as they wandered around homeless shelters. He was arrested for drug pedalling in 2004 and was imprisoned for two weeks. In was in prison where he first met future rapper ‘Casanova’.
Career
ASAP Rocky has been rapping since childhood owing to the influence of his elder brother. In 2007, he became a part of the Harlem based group ‘ASAP Mob’ after which he took on the moniker ‘ASAP’.
His first single ‘Purple Swag’, came out in July 2011, and made him a rap sensation as it gained tremendous popularity in New York City.
In August 2011, his single ‘Peso’ was leaked online and within a short span of time made a spot for itself on the high-profile Hot 97 New York radio station. However, the tremendous success of ‘Purple Swag’ had already got him noticed by record labels. He came out with the mixtape ‘Live. Love. A$AP’ before signing a $3 million worth deal with RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music. With the deal he also started the label ‘A$AP Worldwide’.
ASAP Rocky performed at the Pitchfork Music Festival in July 2012. Later that year, he performed as a guest rap on Rihanna's ‘Cockiness (Love It)’ at the MTV Video Music Awards.
In January 2013, he released his solo album ‘Long Live Asap’, which not only sold 3 million copies in the US but also went on to take the eighth spot on the Billboard 100 chart. The album included several popular names such as Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, 2 Chainz, Florence Welch, A$AP Ferg, and Santigold.
Rocky launched his own clothing line ‘A$AP’ in 2013 and also collaborated with designer Raf Simons. In 2014, he announced his official contract for worldwide representation with William Morris Endeavor.
He played a short cameo in the comedy drama ‘Dope’ that released in 2014. The film went on to showcase at the Sundance Film Festival the following year and was released in movie theatres in June 12.
ASAP Rocky released the short album ‘Flacko Jodye Season’ on the eve of his 26th birthday. The album included additional vocals by rapper Juicy J.
His second album, ‘At.Long.Last.A$AP’, came out in May 2015. The album was supposed to release a few weeks before the actual date but due to an online leak, Rocky had to bring the release date forward by a week. This time he worked with Kanye West, Mark Ronson, MIA, and Future. He also worked the famous rocker ‘Rod Stewart’ on the single ‘Everyday’.
’At. Long. Last. A$AP’ released to mixed reviews but still managed to debut on the top of Billboard 200. The album sold 116,000 copies in the US and 11,000 copies in Canada making it his second consecutive successful album.
In 2016, Rocky collaborated with fashion brand, Guess, and revived the brands '90s clothing that he wore growing up and called it GUE$$.
Later that year, he worked on a track composed by Alicia Keys ‘Blended Family (What You Do for Love)’, for her album ‘Here’.
The following year he featured in the two tracks ‘Summer Bummer’ and ‘Groupie Love’ of Lana Del Rey’s album ‘Lust For Life’.
In May 2018, Rocky released his album ‘Testing’ which was well received by the critics and his fans. The album went on to take the number four spot on the US Billboard 200 in the first week itself before eventually tumbling out of the charts.
Personal Life & Legacy
Rocky was in a relationship with fellow rapper Iggy Azalea. The couple met through a common friend and Iggy officially confirmed their relationship in January 2012. She later revealed that she tattooed the title of Rocky's mixtape ‘Live.Love.A$AP’ on her fingers. After the couple parted ways in July 2012, Iggy stated that she has striked out the word ‘A$AP’ and retained only ‘Live.Love’ of her tattoo.
Thereafter Rocky went on to date several female celebrities, such as Rihanna, Rita Ora, Madison Skylar, Chanel Iman, Rosee Divinem, Tahiry Jose and Kylie Jenner.
Trivia
ASAP holds multiple meanings including ‘Always Strive and Prosper', 'Assassinating Snitches and Police' and 'Acronym Symbolizing Any Purpose'.
He is a record producer working under the pseudonym ‘Lord Flacko’.
He is a pescetarian.
// Famous Rappers
ASAP Rocky biography timelines
- // 3rd Oct 1988Rakim Mayers was born on October 3, 1988, in Harlem, New York City. His father was a Barbadian while his mother is African-American. He has an older sister named Erika B. Mayers.
- // 2004He took to drug pedalling to support his family as they wandered around homeless shelters. He was arrested for drug pedalling in 2004 and was imprisoned for two weeks. In was in prison where he first met future rapper ‘Casanova’.
- // 2007ASAP Rocky has been rapping since childhood owing to the influence of his elder brother. In 2007, he became a part of the Harlem based group ‘ASAP Mob’ after which he took on the moniker ‘ASAP’.
- // Jul 2011His first single ‘Purple Swag’, came out in July 2011, and made him a rap sensation as it gained tremendous popularity in New York City.
- // Aug 2011In August 2011, his single ‘Peso’ was leaked online and within a short span of time made a spot for itself on the high-profile Hot 97 New York radio station. However, the tremendous success of ‘Purple Swag’ had already got him noticed by record labels. He came out with the mixtape ‘Live. Love. A$AP’ before signing a $3 million worth deal with RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music. With the deal he also started the label ‘A$AP Worldwide’.
- // 2012When Rocky was 12 years old, his father was arrested for selling drugs. His father eventually died in 2012. At the age of 13, he lost his elder brother, Ricky, who was murdered by a rival drug dealer. This unfortunate incident motivated Rocky to work hard on his music.
- // Jan 2012 To Jul 2012Rocky was in a relationship with fellow rapper Iggy Azalea. The couple met through a common friend and Iggy officially confirmed their relationship in January 2012. She later revealed that she tattooed the title of Rocky's mixtape ‘Live.Love.A$AP’ on her fingers. After the couple parted ways in July 2012, Iggy stated that she has striked out the word ‘A$AP’ and retained only ‘Live.Love’ of her tattoo.
- // Jul 2012ASAP Rocky performed at the Pitchfork Music Festival in July 2012. Later that year, he performed as a guest rap on Rihanna's ‘Cockiness (Love It)’ at the MTV Video Music Awards.
- // 2013 To 2014Rocky launched his own clothing line ‘A$AP’ in 2013 and also collaborated with designer Raf Simons. In 2014, he announced his official contract for worldwide representation with William Morris Endeavor.
- // Jan 2013In January 2013, he released his solo album ‘Long Live Asap’, which not only sold 3 million copies in the US but also went on to take the eighth spot on the Billboard 100 chart. The album included several popular names such as Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, 2 Chainz, Florence Welch, A$AP Ferg, and Santigold.
- // 2014He played a short cameo in the comedy drama ‘Dope’ that released in 2014. The film went on to showcase at the Sundance Film Festival the following year and was released in movie theatres in June 12.
- // May 2015His second album, ‘At.Long.Last.A$AP’, came out in May 2015. The album was supposed to release a few weeks before the actual date but due to an online leak, Rocky had to bring the release date forward by a week. This time he worked with Kanye West, Mark Ronson, MIA, and Future. He also worked the famous rocker ‘Rod Stewart’ on the single ‘Everyday’.
- // 2016In 2016, Rocky collaborated with fashion brand, Guess, and revived the brands '90s clothing that he wore growing up and called it GUE$$.
- // May 2018In May 2018, Rocky released his album ‘Testing’ which was well received by the critics and his fans. The album went on to take the number four spot on the US Billboard 200 in the first week itself before eventually tumbling out of the charts.
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ASAP Rocky's FAQ
What is ASAP Rocky birthday?
ASAP Rocky was born at 1988-10-03
Where is ASAP Rocky's birth place?
ASAP Rocky was born in Harlem, New York City, New York
What is ASAP Rocky nationalities?
ASAP Rocky's nationalities is American
Who is ASAP Rocky siblings?
ASAP Rocky's siblings is Erika B. Mayers
How tall is ASAP Rocky?
ASAP Rocky's height is 179
Who is ASAP Rocky's father?
ASAP Rocky's father is Adrian Mayers
What is ASAP Rocky's sun sign?
ASAP Rocky is Libra
How famous is ASAP Rocky?
ASAP Rocky is famouse as Rapper
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