A$AP Rocky Biography

Fast Facts

• Was named the creative director of MTV Labs in 2016
• His albums "At․Long․Last․A$AP" and "Long․Live․A$AP" have reaches No․ 1 on the Billboard 200 chart
• Inspired to pursue rapping full-time following the murder of his older brother in 2001
• Joined the Harlem-based ASAP Mob in 2007, a local collective of rappers and artists
• Adopted his moniker after joining ASAP Mob, which stands for, "Always Strive and Prosper"
• Partnered with sportswear brand Under Armour in 2017 on a collaborative collection
• Named after Rakim from the hip hop group, Eric B․ & Rakim