Asap Rocky is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer and actor who has gained worldwide recognition for his unique and innovative style of rapping. He is one of the most successful artists of the new generation of hip-hop, and has released several critically acclaimed albums. His career has been marked by collaborations with other big names in the music industry, as well as a highly successful solo career. Here is a look at the life and career of Asap Rocky.
Early Life of Asap Rocky
Asap Rocky was born Rakim Mayers on October 3, 1988 in Harlem, New York. He was raised in the projects of Harlem and was exposed to hip-hop culture from a young age. He began rapping at the age of eight and was involved in the local hip-hop scene as a teenager. He adopted the name ‘Asap Rocky’ in homage to his older brother, who was killed in a street fight when Rocky was twelve.
Rocky attended the Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, New Jersey, and also attended the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan. He dropped out of school in the 9th grade to focus on his rap career. He released his first mixtape, Live.Love.Asap, in 2011. The mixtape was met with critical and commercial success, and gained him recognition in the hip-hop world.
Rise to Fame of Asap Rocky
Rocky’s rise to fame began with the release of his debut studio album, Long.Live.Asap, in 2013. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, and was met with widespread critical acclaim. The album was certified platinum in the US and spawned the hit single ‘F*ckin’ Problems’, which was certified double platinum.
Rocky’s second studio album, At.Long.Last.Asap, was released in 2015 and was met with similar success. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, and was certified platinum. The album spawned the hit single ‘L$D’, which was certified gold.
Rocky has continued to release critically acclaimed albums and has collaborated with a number of other big names in the music industry, including Drake, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in the 2015 film Dope and the 2016 film Zoolander 2.
Asap Rocky is one of the most successful and influential hip-hop artists of the new generation. His unique style of rapping and willingness to collaborate with other big names in the music industry have helped him to gain a massive following and critical acclaim. He has released several critically acclaimed albums and has ventured into acting, making him one of the most successful and recognizable artists of his time.
