A$AP Rocky
- Real Name: Rakim Mayers
- Nickname: Lord Flacko, Jodye
- Hometown: Harlem, New York
- Label: Polo Grounds Music / RCA Records
Clams Casino Interview: Lil B, A$AP Rocky, Vince Staples, “Cloud Rap”
The veteran producer has secured his legacy — but he isn’t against expansion.
The Best Hip-Hop Debut, Every Year Since 2000
The rap game has delivered an endless array of seminal debut albums. We hand-picked the very best. You're welcome.
Soul Samples Bring Out the Best in Your Favorite Rappers
Rapping over a soul sample is the equivalent of lacing up a pair of sneakers and stepping onto a city court; you better bring your A-game.
Crowning the King of New York, Part 4: Manhattan
A borough-by-borough breakdown of every rapper who’s worn the crown.
15 Most Disappointing Legacies In Rap and Their NBA Counterparts, Ranked
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Blueface, Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky & More: Hip-Hop Headlines
All the latest hip-hop news in one place.
A$AP Rocky is Sober—For Now
A$AP Rocky says he is going to be sober for all of 2019, unless his impulses get in the way.
Tyler, The Creator's Advice for A$AP Rocky: "Shut the F**k Up"
Tyler, The Creator gives A$AP Rocky some fantastic creative advice.
9 Best Music Videos of 2018 (Staff Picks)
Rocky, Gambino, Travis—these are our favorite visuals of the year.
A$AP Rocky Shares Valuable Investment Advice
“Statistically, a rapper’s career lasts two to four years. I’m three years past that mark..."
I Cannot Separate the Art From the Artist When the Artist Is a Vegan
There are some things you just can’t un-know.
5 Years After “Control,” Ranking the Relevancy of All 11 Rappers Kendrick Called Out
From Drake to Jay Electronica, we tracked the course of 11 careers since that game-changing verse five years ago.
The Best Intro & Outro Tracks From 10 of Our Favorite Rappers
From Kendrick Lamar to J. Cole, Drake to JAY-Z—here are the best opening and closing tracks from 10 rap superstars.
7 of 2018's Biggest Rap Albums Mercifully Shortened to 7 Tracks
Drake, Cole, Cardi, Rocky, Sremm, Migos, and Rock get the seven-track treatment.
10 New Songs You Need This Week
Pusha-T, A$AP Rocky, Denzel Curry and more have new music you need to hear this week.
A$AP Rocky 'TESTING' 1 Listen Album Review
"It takes more than a vision to create visionary art."
'Testing' is A$AP Rocky's Chance to Finally Prove He Is a Defining Artist of His Generation
Anticipation for a new Rocky album has never been lower, which means the A$AP leader has the chance to truly amaze.