Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988) was born in New York, United States. He is an American rapper, record producer and record executive. He began his music career as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob. He is professionally known as ASAP Rocky (Always Strive And Prosper Rocky).
In 2011, Rocky's single "Peso" leaked online and quickly gained widespread attention. It received significant airplay on various radio stations, which helped him gain popularity and recognition. He then released his debut mixtape, Live. Love. A$AP, which was a critical success and helped him secure a joint venture record deal with Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records.
Rocky's debut studio album, Long. Live. A$AP, released in 2013, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and was later certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album was a commercial and critical success, thanks to its hit single, "Fuckin' Problems," featuring Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song.
In 2015, Rocky released his second album, At. Long. Last. A$AP, which also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and received positive reviews from critics. The album's single, "L$D," was nominated for Best Music Video at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
Rocky's third album, Testing, was released in 2018 and peaked in the top five of several countries, including the Billboard 200. Besides his musical success, Rocky has also won several awards, including a BET Award, two BET Hip Hop Awards, an MTV Video Music Award Japan, and an MTVU Woodie Award. He has been nominated for numerous other awards, including two Grammy Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two MTV Europe Music Awards.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Rocky is also involved in directing music videos for himself and other members of the ASAP Mob. He also produces music under the pseudonym Lord Flacko. Overall, ASAP Rocky has become a well-known and respected figure in the music industry, thanks to his unique style, talent, and hard work.
