A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Athelston Mayers, is an American rapper, producer and fashion figure from Harlem, New York City, United States. Also known as Lord Flacko, Pretty Flacko Jodye II and Flacko, he emerged from the A$AP Mob collective in the early 2010s, blending East Coast hip-hop with psychedelic, experimental and cloud rap sounds.
His breakthrough came with the mixtape "Live.Love.A$AP" and debut album "Long.Live.A$AP", which featured hits such as "Peso" and "Fuckin' Problems". He expanded his sound on "At.Long.Last.A$AP" and "Testing", earning Grammy nominations and a reputation for boundary‑pushing visuals, including the single "L$D".
After a long gap between projects, Rocky returned with the album "Don't Be Dumb", led by singles like "Pray4DaGang", "Punk Rocky" and "Helicopter". Beyond music, he is celebrated as a global style leader, working closely with luxury houses and receiving major fashion honours. His partnership with Rihanna, with whom he has 3 children, has further cemented his profile as one of contemporary hip-hop’s most influential multi‑disciplinary artists.
