A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, is a global force and one of the most successful rappers of all time - but do you know what his on-stage moniker actually means?
He is a well-known rapper with a string of awards - but many A$AP Rocky fans have no idea how the iconic artist got his stage name.
At a tender age of nine, A$AP Rocky began his journey into rap, guided by his older brother. However, when he turned 13, his brother was tragically killed in Harlem, New York, which spurred him to take rapping more seriously. According to a statement on American Songwriter: "The name was conjured up when the rapper was back home in New York City. His entire crew had A$AP preceding their name. The collective of rappers, directors, fashion designers, and other artists was dubbed the A$AP Mob. The acronym stands for 'Always Strive and Prosper.' Rocky was a nickname his mother gave him when he was younger. Put the two together and you have an unforgettable rap alter ego.
The statement further reveals: "The mixtape was met with critical acclaim so much so that he landed a $3 million record deal with Polo Ground Music. His debut studio album, Long. Live. A$AP, was released in 2013 and debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album has since been certified gold by the RIAA.
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