A$AP Rocky

Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known professionally as A$AP Rocky, is a rapper, record producer, director, and fashion icon from Harlem, New York. A founding member of the A$AP Mob collective, Rocky emerged in 2011 with his groundbreaking mixtape "Live.Love.A$AP," which combined the horrorcore aesthetics of Three 6 Mafia with the cloud rap sensibility of Clams Casino to create a wholly new and influential sound. His major label debut "Long.Live.A$AP" (2013) debuted at #1, featuring genre-spanning production that cemented his reputation as hip-hop's foremost tastemaker. Rocky is equally known for his fashion-forward aesthetic, collaborating with Gucci, Dior, and Under Armour, and regularly appearing on best-dressed lists globally. His artistry is cinematic: his music videos are treated as short films. In 2023, he released the critically acclaimed "Don't Be Dumb," affirming his enduring relevance and creative ambition. Rocky's life partner, Rihanna, and their family have made him one of music's most followed public figures.