A$AP Rocky

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A$AP Rocky — born Rakim Athelaston Mayers on October 3, 1988, in Harlem, New York City — is one of the most influential rappers, fashion icons, and cultural tastemakers of his generation. Named after legendary hip-hop icon Rakim by his parents, who were fans of the Eric B. & Rakim duo, he grew up in Harlem until financial hardship forced his family to relocate to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. His father was incarcerated when Rocky was 12, and his older brother was murdered a year later — tragedies that gave him the motivation and urgency to pursue rap seriously.

In 2007, at age 17, Rocky joined the A$AP Mob, a collective of rappers, producers, and video directors founded by the late A$AP Yams in Harlem. The name A$AP stands for Always Strive And Prosper. His July 2011 singles “Purple Swag” and “Peso” went viral, and his mixtape “Live.Love.A$AP” made him a phenomenon. In 2012, he signed a landmark $3 million deal with Sony, RCA Records, and Polo Grounds Music.

His debut studio album “Long.Live.A$AP” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in 2013, cementing his status as a superstar. The Grammy-nominated single “F**kin’ Problems” featuring Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar reached number eight on the Hot 100 and sold the equivalent of eight million copies. Subsequent albums “At.Long.Last.A$AP” (2015), “Testing” (2018), and “Don’t Be Dumb” (2024) continued his critical and commercial run. He records under the production pseudonym Lord Flacko and has collaborated with a vast array of artists across genres.

Rocky is equally celebrated in the fashion world. In 2016, he became the first person of color to front Dior Homme’s menswear campaign, and he has since become a fixture at fashion weeks worldwide, collaborating with Raf Simons, Jonathan Anderson, and others. His Met Gala appearances are perennial highlights of the fashion calendar.

In 2021, Rocky confirmed his relationship with Rihanna, with whom he had been friends for a decade. The couple have three children together: RZA Athelston Mayers (born May 2022), Riot Rose Mayers (born August 2023), and Rocki Irish Mayers (born September 2025). In February 2025, Rocky was acquitted on both felony counts in a high-profile firearms trial, ending a years-long legal ordeal. His net worth is estimated at $20 million.

Disclaimer: Net worth figures are estimates based on publicly available information and may not reflect current financial status.

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