ASAP Rocky is an American rapper, producer, songwriter, and fashion icon who has a net worth of $20 million as of 2021. He is a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his stage name. He is also known for his collaborations with artists such as Rihanna, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Frank Ocean.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
ASAP Rocky was born as Rakim Athelaston Mayers on October 3, 1988, in Harlem, New York City. His parents named him after the legendary rapper Rakim. He has two older sisters, Erika and Erica. He grew up in a poor and violent neighborhood, where he was exposed to drugs and crime. His father was arrested for selling drugs when Rocky was 12 years old, and his older brother was killed in a shooting when he was 13 years old
Rocky developed an interest in rap music at an early age and started writing his own songs when he was in third grade. He was influenced by rappers such as The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang Clan, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. He also learned how to produce beats using a keyboard and a drum machine. He dropped out of high school and sold drugs to make ends meet. He also spent some time in jail for drug-related charges
Rocky moved to the Bronx, where he met the members of the ASAP Mob, a group of rappers, producers, and designers who shared a similar vision and style. He adopted the moniker ASAP Rocky, which stands for Always Strive And Prosper. He released his first mixtape, Live. Love. ASAP, in 2011, which featured the hit singles “Peso” and “Purple Swag”. The mixtape received critical acclaim and attracted the attention of several record labels. Rocky signed a $3 million deal with Sony Music Entertainment and RCA Records in 2012
Film and Television Success
Rocky released his debut studio album, Long. Live. ASAP, in 2013, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over a million copies in the US. The album featured guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Drake, 2 Chainz, Santigold, Skrillex, and Florence Welch. The hits “Goldie,” “Fkin’ Problems,” “Wild for the Night,” and “Fashion Killa” are all from the album. The song “Fkin’ Problems” by Rocky earned him a BET Award for Best Collaboration, as well as a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
Rocky followed up with his second studio album, At. Long. Last. ASAP, in 2015, which also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over half a million copies in the US. The album featured guest appearances from Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Future, M.I.A., Rod Stewart, and Miguel. The album included the singles “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2”, “Everyday”, “L$D”, and “Electric Body”. Rocky received another Grammy nomination for Best Music Video for “L$D”
Rocky also ventured into acting and appeared in several films and television shows. He made his film debut in Dope (2015), a comedy-drama about a group of nerdy teenagers who get involved in a drug deal gone wrong. He then starred in Zoolander 2 (2016), a sequel to the cult comedy film about male models.
He also acted in the films Monster (2018), a thriller about a youngster charged with murder, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), a mockumentary about the fall of a pop star, and The Gentlemen (2020), a criminal comedy about the competitors of a drug lord.
Rocky also appeared in several television shows such as Animals (2016), an animated series about anthropomorphic animals; Star (2017), a musical drama about three aspiring singers; The Eric Andre Show (2017), a surreal comedy talk show; Atlanta (2018), a comedy-drama about two cousins in the rap scene; Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019), a biographical series about the rap group Wu-Tang Clan; and Dave (2020), a comedy series about a rapper’s rise to fame.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Rocky has been romantically linked to several celebrities such as Iggy Azalea, Chanel Iman, Kendall Jenner, Rita Ora, Tahiry Jose, and Rihanna. After months of rumours, he admitted to dating Rihanna in January 20213. In addition, he has a history of legal troubles, including a fight in New York in 2012, another in Sweden in 2019, and a robbery in Los Angeles in 2020.
Rocky is involved in several charitable causes and organizations. He supports the David Lynch Foundation, which promotes transcendental meditation for stress relief and wellness. He also supports the Alzheimer’s Association, which raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research and care. He has participated in events such as Stand Up to Cancer, Red Nose Day, Comic Relief USA, and Night of Too Many Stars
FAQs
How much does ASAP Rocky make per year?
Rocky makes an average of $2 million per year from his various projects.
What is ASAP Rocky’s height?
Rocky is 5 feet 10 inches (1.79 meters) tall.
What is ASAP Rocky’s nationality?
Rocky is an American citizen. He was born in Harlem, New York City
