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A$AP Rocky

Birth Name:
Rakim Mayers
Birth Place:
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Soundtrack, Actor, Music department
A$AP Rocky

Fast Facts

  • His albums "At․Long․Last․A$AP" and "Long․Live․A$AP" have reaches No․ 1 on the Billboard 200 chart
  • Was named the creative director of MTV Labs in 2016
  • 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"
  • Named after Rakim from the hip hop group, Eric B․ & Rakim
  • Partnered with sportswear brand Under Armour in 2017 on a collaborative collection

Awards

  • 2023HMMA Award - Best Original Song - Animated Film:Nominated
  • 2023NMFC Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
  • 2024Black Reel - Outstanding Original Song:Nominated
  • 2024DFCS Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
  • 2024GAFCA Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
  • 2024GMS Award - Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film:Nominated
  • 2024NCFCA Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
  • 2024OFTA Film Award - Best Original Song:Nominated
  • 2025Gotham Independent Film Award - Breakthrough Performer:Nominated
  • 2026Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Performance:Nominated
  • 2026Black Reel - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
  • 2026Image Award - Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2026Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2026Image Award - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture:Nominated
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