Do you know Who is A$AP Rocky?

Rakim Mayers, better known by his stage name A$AP Rocky, was born on October 3, 1988. He is an American hip-hop artist, actor, and fashion icon best known for his songs “Peso” and “Purple Swag.” He gained attention for his distinct style and later entered the fashion industry, working with big names such as Raf Simons, Jeremy Scott, and the fashion house Dior.

Early Life

Rocky was born in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood. His mother is African American, and his father was born in Barbados. He has two sisters and one brother.
Rocky had a difficult childhood because his father was imprisoned for drug dealing when Rocky was only 12 years old, and his brother was murdered a year later. It forced him to live with his mother and two sisters in various homeless shelters. To survive and support his family, he also began selling drugs on the street.

Rocky first became interested in rap music when he was in elementary school. He began writing his songs in third grade but did not begin rapping until he was seventeen.

Career

At the age of 19, Rock joined the group A$AP Mob, which was founded by A$AP Yams, A$AP Bari, and A$AP Illz, a group of artists and professionals who shared a passion for fashion, music, and style. Some of the group’s members are rappers, producers, and video directors who assisted Rocky in producing and releasing his first single, “Purple Swag,” in 2011. The song was a huge hit in New York and helped launch his career.
Rocky’s unreleased single “Peso” was leaked online a few months later and became a major hit. After releasing a video for “Purple Swag,” he began attracting the attention of major recording studios; in October of 2011, he released his first mixtape, “Live.Love.A$AP,” which was well received by both fans and critics, and he also decided to sign a $3 million contract with RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music. It advanced his career while also significantly increased his net worth. In 2013, he released “Long.Live.A$AP,” which featured Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Joey Basa$$, and A$AP Ferg. The album peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over three million copies in the United States. The album also included future hits like “Wild for the Night,” “Fashion Killa,” and “Goldie.” The album’s success also aided his fame and fortune.

Rocky’s second album, “At.Long.Last.A$AP,” was released in 2015 and featured several big names in the music industry, including Kanye West, MIA, Mark Ronson, and even Rod Stewart. With its psychedelic influences, which he attributes to his drug use, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and became a huge hit among his fans and even critics in the music industry. The album’s popularity also contributed significantly to his success and net worth.
After a few hints here and there, he is set to release his third album, “Testing,” this year.
Rocky, in addition to a successful music career, dabbled in acting and fashion. He played a drug dealer in the film “Dope,” and he has appeared in several films as himself, including “Zoolander 2” and “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.”

Rocky is also known for his distinct fashion sense. He is known to mention big fashion names in his songs. He later became friends with these designers and began collaborating on various projects.

Net Worth

According to authoritative sources, Rocky’s net worth is $6 million as of early 2022.

Relationship Status

Rocky has been linked to several famous female celebrities and personalities. He is, however, still officially single.

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