A$AP Rocky

Rakim Athelston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky (stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, record producer, actor, fashion designer, and model. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, he began his music career as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his stage name. In August 2011, his single "Peso" was leaked online and gained radio airplay, contributing to the mainstream attention of cloud rap.