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A$AP Rocky Abruptly Ends Concert in Germany After Fan Snags His Hat [Video]

Jessica Sager — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:33:07 +0000

Don’t mess with A$AP Rocky‘s clothes! The famously fashion-forward MC bailed on a concert in Germany on June 6 after a fan allegedly snatched his Supremes cap — and it’s all on video. During a performance of A$AP Ferg’s ‘Work (Remix)’ with his A$AP Mob, Rocky was interacting with the crowd when his vintage Supremes [...]

Wiz Khalifa + A$AP Rocky Are Bringing Out the Stars for Under the Influence Tour – Exclusive Video

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 29 May 2013 22:12:49 +0000

For the Under the Influence Tour, rappers Wiz Khalifa and A$AP Rocky are going to work hard and play hard. Now in its second year, the stakes are higher, the run of tour dates is longer and the air is (pot) smokier. Even better, the stars are coming out, according to the two main acts on the tour.

A$AP Rocky Sets Sail in GQ [Pics]

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:20:47 +0000

Rapper A$AP Rocky transforms into a dapper seafarer in the May issue of GQ. He’s hanging dockside with some hotter-than-hawt ladies and looking snazzy while doing so. In the nautical spread, the Harlem-born hip-hopper reveals an early interest in fashion, saying, “I wanted to model when I was younger. I was always into clothes and [...]

Wiz Khalifa + A$AP Rocky Dish on Under the Influence of Music Tour + 'Infatuation With Marijuana' [Video]

Jessica Sager — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:04:31 +0000

Wiz Khalifa and A$AP Rocky have a lot in common, but they want you to know that two similarities trump all else: Their love of music and their obsession with weed. “I like to experience something that grabs me and makes me like, ‘Yo, what the f— is this?! What am I hearing?’ That’s what [...]

Listen to Jessie Ware + A$AP Rocky's 'Wildest Moments' Remix

Jessica Sager — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:33:06 +0000

Jessie Ware is joined by none other than A$AP Rocky on her remix to ‘Wildest Moments,’ and the results are smooth like butter. The song opens with Rocky’s signature flow, which includes adorable lines like “We blow like fish.” There’s no hints of Hootie here, though — it’s all tinkling pianos, midtempo beats and soul. [...]

A$AP Rocky Talks About 'Gay Stuff' in Hip Hop, New 'Beauty and the Beast' Music + More

Jeff Giles — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:24:22 +0000

A$AP Rocky‘s debut album, ‘Long. Live. A$AP,’ has only been out for a couple of months, but when it comes to getting a follow-up out, it sounds like he won’t be wasting any time. As he put it in a recent interview, “We’re not going to wait too much.” Rocky shared a few details during [...]

A$AP Rocky + Skrillex Party in the Dominican Republic in 'Wild for the Night' Video

Jessica Sager — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:11:56 +0000

A$AP Rocky and his pal Skrillex spent the night in the Dominican Republic getting wild for their ‘Wild for the Night’ video — which was less about partying than you’d think. The first two minutes are free of music and focus on the violence and poverty of parts of the country, zooming in on slums, [...]

A$AP Rocky Covers L'Uomo Vogue, Talks Mixing Haute Couture With Streetwear

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:42:07 +0000

A$AP Rocky appears on the cover of L’Uomo Vogue, the Italian version of the fashion bible. It’s quite an accolade for rap music’s crown prince, since he is the first rapper of his generation to get a cover nod like this. Of course he is all sorts of dapper and suited up in the spread, [...]

A$AP Rocky Wants to Collaborate With British Artist Jessie Ware

Jeff Giles — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:14:00 +0000

A$AP Rocky is hip-hop's young artist du jour, with a phone presumably ringing off the hook with people wanting to collaborate with him. But as far as the Harlem-raised rapper is concerned, what he'd really like to do is hook up in the studio with British singer Jessie Ware.

A$AP Rocky Talks Suicidal Thoughts on 'Phoenix' Track

Jeff Giles — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:07:46 +0000

Depression is a condition affecting a widespread percentage of Americans on a daily basis, but the social stigma attached to it -- and the lack of resources afforded our public mental healthcare system -- means it's often swept under the rug. On his debut album 'Long.Live.A$AP,' rapper ASAP Rocky is doing his part to raise awareness.

A$AP Rocky + Florence Welch Song 'I Come Apart' Hits the Internet

Trent Fitzgerald — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:58:43 +0000

Rapper A$AP Rocky‘s new album ‘Long.Live.A$AP’ boasts an array of big-name collaborations including one with Florence Welch called ‘I Come Apart.’ The song will appear on the deluxe version of the album, which hits stores Jan. 15. Produced by Emile Haynie and Amanda Ghost, the track features an echoing boom-bap beat and Flo’s trademark falsettos [...]

A$AP Rocky Discusses 'Long.Live.A$AP' Collabs + Goals for 2013

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:46:32 +0000

In 2012, A$AP Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) took the music and fashion world by storm with his hybrid hip-hop sound and unique sense of fashion style. The 24-year-old Harlem native is ready to kick off 2013 on a high note with his debut album, 'Long.Live.A$AP,' due in stores Jan. 15.

A$AP Rocky Sued by Alleged Assault Victim Who Says Illegal Drugs Were Involved

Scott Shetler — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:19:39 +0000

A$AP Rocky is on the receiving end of a lawsuit stemming from the July altercation in which he attacked two photographers. A man who says Rocky assaulted him claims the rapper was taking illegal drugs before the attack.

A$AP Rocky's Father Passes Away

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:40:03 +0000

Sad news to report in the hip-hop community. A$AP Rocky‘s father passed away. The Harlem rhyme-spitter confirmed the sad news on his Twitter feed today (Dec. 26) with a picture of his late dad. “R.I.P DAD , UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. SEE MY DADDY IN HEAVEN , HE BE DA REALIST G” TTTL,” he solemnly [...]

A$AP Rocky Premieres Gothic and Gaudy 'Long Live A$AP' Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:00:28 +0000

A$AP Rocky gives fans an early Christmas present with the release of his new video for the title track, ‘Long Live A$AP.’ The clip takes viewers into the dreams of the Harlem rapper with plenty of visuals that might leave you scratching your head. In the black-and-white video, we are hit with a variety of [...]

Watch Big Boi Perform 'Lines' with A$AP Rocky and Phantogram

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:00:43 +0000

If you haven’t copped Big Boi‘s excellent ‘Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors’ album, then what are you waiting for? One of the LP’s standout tracks is ‘Lines,’ which features A$AP Rocky and Phantogram. Big Boi released a live music video for the song, and it’s awesome. Filmed during his album release party in Atlanta, Boi, [...]

A$AP Rocky Drops 'Long Live A$AP' Song; Video Premiering on Sunday

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 17:00:30 +0000

If you didn’t know by now, A$AP Rocky‘s debut album ‘Long.Live.A$AP’ has sprung a leak, much to his record label’s chagrin. However, the Harlem rhyme-spitter is taking it stride and is moving forward with his second single, the title track, ‘Long Live A$AP.’ Produced by Jim Jonsin and Rico Love, the song feels like doomsday [...]

A$AP Rocky Wilds Out On Skrillex-Produced Track 'Wild For the Night'

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:05:04 +0000

After the fantastic posse track '1 Train' leaked online, another eclectic A$AP Rocky joint has surfaced featuring dubstep producer Skrillex. The song 'Wild For the Night' is a crazy tune that should make dub heads giddy in the clubs.

A$AP Rocky Enlists Kendrick Lamar, Joey BadA$$,Yelawolf + More on '1 Train' Track

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:02:53 +0000

A$AP Rocky grabs seven of the hottest emcees in the game for the biggest posse track we have ever heard in 2012. The banging '1 Train' features Kendrick Lamar, Joey BadA$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson and King B.R.I.T. Whoa!

A$AP Rocky Talks Skrillex and Florence + the Machine Collaborations

Jessica Sager — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:00:40 +0000

A$AP Rocky‘s ‘Long.Live.A$AP’ is finally on the way in January, and he’s got some pretty surprising collaborators. The ‘Goldie’ MC has tracks with Florence + the Machine and Skrillex on his upcoming record, and the tracks came about in pretty surprising ways. “It’s an honor that people from different genres really appreciate my music,” A$AP [...]

A$AP Rocky Reveals 'Long.Live.A$AP' Album Cover + Release Date

Jessica Sager — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:21:03 +0000

At last! A$AP Rocky is finally ready to drop his highly anticipated ‘Long.Live.A$AP’ full-length. The Pretty Motherf—er announced on BET’s ’106th and Park’ that his record will hit shelves Jan. 15, 2013. The album cover was also released, and it features a black and white shot of the Harlem-raised rapper draped in an American flag. [...]

A$AP Rocky Is Sharp As a Knife on Complex Cover

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:30:36 +0000

A$AP Rocky, the most stylish man in hip-hop, is the cover boy for Complex magazine’s December 2012/January 2013 issue. This is the second time the Harlem rhyme-spitter has graced the cover with his first being with fashion designer Jeremy Scott back in January. In the cover photo, Rocky is using an extremely sharp knife as [...]

Big Boi Teams Up with A$AP Rocky + Phantogram on New Song 'Lines'

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:00:56 +0000

Rapper Big Boi is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone when it comes to creating unique collaborative songs. The Atlanta rhyme-slinger comes through with a funky duet called ‘Lines’ featuring swag rapper A$AP Rocky and electro-pop band Phantogram. The song features live drumming, downing piano grooves and dreamy synth melodies. Hearing Sir [...]

A$AP Rocky to Join Rihanna On Her Diamonds World Tour 2013

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:06:08 +0000

Rihanna has added some extra swag to her Diamonds World Tour with the recent addition of suave rapper A$AP Rocky. The Harlemite will join the Bajan songbird on the North American leg of the trek in 2013.

A$AP Rocky Launches Limited-Edition T-Shirt Line 'ASAP Life'

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:22:17 +0000

A$AP Rocky is recognized for being one of the most stylish rappers in hip-hop. From his Jeremy Scott Adidas sneakers, snakeskin snapbacks and blinged-out accessories, the Harlem rhyme-spitter knows how to stay fresh. Now Rocky wants his fans to swag out with his T-Shirt line, ASAP Life. The collection, in partnership with streetwear giant Karmaloop, [...]