Asap Rocky’s financial status, age, stature, biography, Rihanna, spouse, background, and recent news.
Asap Rocky is an artist associated with the hip-hop ensemble A$AP Mob. He is a U.S. rapper, music producer, model, and actor. He is celebrated for his successful albums like Testing and Long Live ASAP, along with popular tracks such as Fashion Killa, Praise The Lord, Babushka Boi, and Fuckin’ Problems, among others.
Asap Rocky: Summary of Profile
| Name | Asap Rocky (Rakim Athelaston Mayers) |
| Birthday | October 3, 1988 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Rapper/ Songwriter/ Actor/ Model |
| Parents | Adrian Mayers |
| Siblings | Erika B Mayers |
| Net Worth | $14.5 million |
| Married/Wife | Rihanna |
| @asaprocky | |
| Youtube | ASAPROCKYUPTOWN |
Asap Rocky: Early Background & Biography
Rakim Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known as A$AP Rocky, is a versatile artist from the United States. He performs as a vocalist, rapper, music producer, and songwriter.
He was part of the hip-hop collective A$AP Mob, which influenced the creation of his stage name. His name is inspired by A$AP Rocky, a member of the hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim. His journey has been remarkable since his days as a young, underprivileged child in a perilous environment.
He experienced a challenging childhood and often sought solace in shelters with his mother and sister. The tragic loss of his older brother motivated him to dedicate his efforts to music, eventually highlighting his rap talents.
A$AP Rocky’s first single, Peso, which had been leaked online, gained traction on the Hot 97 radio station in New York. His second album, At. Long. Last. A$AP, topped the Billboard charts.
He is not only noted for his music but also for his unique fashion sense, altercations, and speculations regarding his connections with several prominent female figures, including the billionaire artist Rihanna.
Asap Rocky: Professional Career
A$AP Rocky began rapping from a young age, inspired by his older sibling. He adopted the moniker “ASAP” in 2007 upon joining the Harlem-based group ASAP Mob.
His initial track, Purple Swag, launched in July 2011, led him to rap prominence due to its
significant success in New York City. His song Peso, which leaked online in August 2011, rapidly secured its place on the esteemed Hot 97 New York radio station.
Record labels had already taken notice of him due to the immense success of Purple Swag. He released a mixtape titled Live. Love.
A$AP Rocky subsequently signed a contract worth US$3 million with RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music. He introduced the label “A$AP Worldwide” in conjunction with the contract. In July 2012, ASAP Rocky performed at the Pitchfork Music Festival. Later that year, he featured in a guest rap on Rihanna’s song Cockiness (Love It) at the MTV Video Music Awards.
His solo album, Long Live Asap, released in January 2013, sold over 3 million copies in the US and reached the eighth spot on the Billboard 100 charts. The album featured notable artists like Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, 2 Chainz, Florence Welch, A$AP Ferg, and Santigold.
In 2013, A$AP Rocky launched a clothing line called A$AP and collaborated with Raf Simons. His global representation agreement with William Morris Endeavor was announced in 2014. He made a cameo in the 2014 dramedy Dope, which premiered on June 12 and was featured at the Sundance Film Festival the following year.
The evening A$AP Rocky turned 26, the short album Flacko Jodye Season was released. His friend, rapper Juicy J, provided additional vocals for the project. His second album, At.Long.Last.A$AP, dropped in May 2015. He postponed the release by a week due to an online leak weeks prior.
A$AP Rocky collaborated with M.I.A., Future, Mark Ronson, and Kanye West. Furthermore, he worked with the iconic rocker Rod Stewart on the track Every Day. Despite receiving mixed reviews, At. Long. Overdue made its debut at number one on the Billboard 200.
This second consecutively successful album sold 116,000 copies in the US and 11,000 copies in Canada.
In 2016, A$AP Rocky partnered with the fashion brand Guess to revive the GUE$$ collection from the 1990s, which he wore growing up. That year, he contributed to the song Blended Family (What You Do for Love), penned by Alicia Keys for her album.
The subsequent year, he featured in two songs, Summer Bummer and Groupie Love, from Lana Del Rey’s Lust For Life album. A$AP Rocky’s album Testing was launched in May 2018 and received favorable reviews from both fans and critics.
Asap Rocky: Private Life
A$AP Rocky had a relationship with Iggy Azalea, another rapper. They were introduced by a mutual friend, and Iggy Azalea publicly confirmed their relationship in January 2012. She subsequently revealed her tattoo of A$AP Rocky’s mixtape title, “Live.Love.A$AP,” on her fingers.
Iggy Azalea stated she had removed the term A$AP from her tattoo, leaving only the phrase “Live.Love” after they split in July 2012.
A$AP Rocky has dated Rihanna, Rita Ora, Madison Skylar, Chanel Iman, Rosee Divinem, Tahiry Jose, and Kylie Jenner, among other female stars in the following years.
He was also linked to Jasmine Daniels (2018-2019), Kendall Jenner (2016-2017), and Teyana Taylor (2006-2007). There have been rumors of him dating Daiane Sodré (2019) and Rosee Divine (2017).
Rapper ASAP Rocky has expressed the kind of parent he aspires to be in a recent interview. The 33-year-old artist welcomed his first child with his partner, singer Rihanna, who gave birth to a son in Los Angeles recently. The couple has yet to release any photos or disclose the child’s name.
Asap Rocky: Financial Status
A$AP Rocky has accumulated an estimated net worth of US$10 million, significantly lower than that of his partner Rihanna, whose estimated worth is US$1.7 billion.
