ASAP Rocky

Hip hop music, Musical Artist

1988 –

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Who is ASAP Rocky?

Rakim Mayers, better known by his stage name, ASAP Rocky, is an American rapper from Harlem, New York City. He is a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. Rocky released his debut mixtape Live. Love. ASAP, 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. He subsequently recorded his 2013 debut album Long. Live. ASAP, which was also well received by critics and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Rocky has also directed music videos for himself, Danny Brown and other ASAP Mob members. He is also a noted record producer, producing under the pseudonym Lord Flacko.

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Born
Oct 3, 1988
Harlem
Also known as
  • Rakim Mayers
  • A$AP Rocky
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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