A$AP Rocky

ASAP Rocky is a rapper and songwriter from Harlem who emerged in the early 2010s as a leading voice in hip-hop’s new wave. He was born Rakim Athelaston Mayers on October 3, 1988, in New York City, U.S. A founding member of the A$AP Mob collective, he is known for merging Southern rap rhythms with psychedelic sounds and experimental production, while his fashion-forward image and visually striking music videos have set him apart. His cultural relevance is anchored in his role as a bridge between hip-hop and high fashion, exemplified by collaborations with Dior and Gucci that have reshaped luxury’s relationship with the genre. Fans return to his work not only for his music but also for the way he elevates style, making his releases moments where fashion and hip-hop intersect in innovative ways.

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ASAP Rocky and Rihanna on stage, with Rihanna singing into a microphone. She wears a red dress and headscarf; ASAP Rocky wears a black outfit.
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Tyler, the Creator and ASAP Rocky pose together at the 2019 Innovator Awards. Tyler wears a fur hat and suit; ASAP Rocky is in black.
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Rocky is giving his verdict on his longtime friend's sexuality.

Alex Ocho10 days ago
Rihanna in a shimmering outfit and ASAP Rocky in a pink suit at the 2026 Met Gala, standing on stairs with greenery in the background.
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Rocky shuts down critics who try to use Rihanna's billion-dollar empire to diminish him.

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A$AP Rocky in a white shirt and sunglasses, next to Drake in an orange shirt with a beard and tattoos.
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ASAP Rocky Responds to Drake's "Burning Bridges," Explains Why Rihanna Didn't Promote Single

"What single she supposed to be posting?" Rocky said. "She posted my album... after it went No. 1."

Mark Elibert12 days ago
Rihanna in a shimmering gown and A$AP Rocky in a pink suit at a glamorous event, posing together with smiles.
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Rihanna Playfully Taunts Unspecified 'X in the Studio' With Footage of Her and ASAP Rocky Dancing

Expectedly, fans were quick to bring up Drake in reaction to the footage.

Trace William Cowen12 days ago
ASAP Rocky performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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ASAP Rocky Says Owl in Crosshairs and Rat Imagery During His Tour Was 'For All Them N***as'

Jason Lee asked Rocky if the imagery alluded to Drake and ASAP Relli.

Joe Price13 days ago
A vintage large format camera in combination with a digital back was used to create this image) (L-R) Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City.
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ASAP Rocky Says Rihanna 'Held Me Down When I Was at My Lowest'

Pretty Flacko recalled a time Rihanna stopped everything to comfort him in Paris.

Shawn Setaro13 days ago
A$AP Rocky and Drake are pictured. A$AP Rocky wears sunglasses and a shiny coat, while Drake wears a black leather jacket.
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ASAP Rocky Seemingly Suggests He's Willing to Fight Drake 'Bare Knuckles Like the Irish'

The remarks are tucked into a minute-long teaser for Rocky's upcoming Jason Lee interview.

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A$AP Rocky in a white shirt and sunglasses at the Tribeca Festival, holding a Tribeca sign.
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ASAP Rocky Rescinds Offer After Artist Posts DM From Him Asking About Logo Work: 'Distasteful'

Rocky was looking to work with logo designer Allan Peters, but decided to rescind the offer after he publicly shared the DM he received.

Joe Price14 days ago
Azealia Banks in a pink outfit on stage and A$AP Rocky in a gold suit with sunglasses.
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Azealia Banks Names ASAP Rocky 'Worst Rapper of All Time' in Reply to DJ Vlad

Banks fired off the dig on X, the latest shot in a feud that stretches back to 2013.

Mark Elibert19 days ago
Pharrell Williams in a hoodie and yellow sunglasses; Matt Damon in a suit and tie.
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World Cup Broadcast Mistakes Pharrell for ASAP Rocky, Matt Damon for Brad Pitt

A pair of celebrity identification blunders during the FIFA World Cup final broadcast went viral after commentators confused Pharrell with ASAP Rocky and Matt Damon with Brad Pitt.

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