ASAP Rocky
Rakim Athelaston Mayers[2] (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky (stylized as A$AP Rocky; /ˈeɪsæp/, AY-sap), is an American rapper and record producer. In August 2011, his single "Peso" was leaked online and made him popular. His popular mixtape Live. Love. A$AP debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2013. It earned him a BET Award nomination for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. He is a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob.
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| Born | Rakim Athelaston Mayers October 3, 1988 New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Lord Flacko |
| Education | Bayard Rustin Educational Complex |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Agent | William Morris Endeavor |
| Partner(s) | Rihanna (2020–present)[1] |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Full list |
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| Origin | Harlem, New York City, U.S. |
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| Member of | ASAP Mob |
| Website | www |
In May 2021, Rocky revealed during an interview with GQ that he was dating Barbadian singer Rihanna.[3] On January 31, 2022, People reported that the couple is expecting their first child.[4]
Awards and nominations
BET Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012[5] | Himself | Best New Artist | Nominated |
| 2013[6] | Best Male Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | |
| Video Director of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Fuckin' Problems" | Video of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Collaboration | Won | ||
| Viewer's Choice | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2012 | Himself | Rookie of the Year | Nominated |
| Best Live Performer | Nominated | ||
| Made-You-Look Award | Nominated | ||
| "Goldie" | Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated | |
| LIVE.LOVE.A$AP | Best Mixtape | Nominated | |
| Himself (with Sam Lecca) | Video Director of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2013[7] | Himself (with A$AP Ferg) | Nominated | |
| "Fuckin' Problems" (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar) | Best Collaboration, Duo or Group | Won | |
| Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated | ||
| People's Champ Award | Nominated | ||
| Best Club Banger | Nominated | ||
| Himself | Made-You-Look Award | Won | |
| 2014[8] | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2014[9] | "Fuckin' Problems" | Best Rap Song | Nominated |
| 2016 | "LSD" | Best Music Video | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2012[10] | "Goldie" | Best Editing | Nominated |
| 2013[11] | "Fuckin' Problems" | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated |
| 2015 | "L$D" | Best Editing | Nominated |
| 2020 | "Babushka Boi" | Best Art Direction | Nominated |
World Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2014[12] | Himself | World's Best Male Artist | Nominated |
| World's Best Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| World's Best Live Act | Nominated | ||
| "Fuckin' Problems" | World's Best Song | Nominated | |
| World's Best Video | Nominated | ||
| Long. Live. ASAP | World's Best Album | Nominated |
References
- Sanchez, Chelsey; Park, Sabrina; Mackelden, Amy (January 31, 2022). "Everything We Know About Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's Relationship". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
- Anwar, André. "Es wird eng für den US-Rapper ASAP Rocky in Stockholm". Augsburger Allgemeine (in German). Archived from the original on July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- "ASAP Rocky confirms what everyone knew: He and Rihanna are in love". Los Angeles Times. 2021-05-19. Archived from the original on August 13, 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- VanHoose, Benjamin; January 31, Georgia Slater. "Rihanna Is Pregnant! Singer and Fashion Icon Expecting First Baby with A$AP Rocky". PEOPLE.com.
- "106 & Park: A$AP Rocky – Best New Artist Nomination". BET. Archived from the original on May 29, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- "Beyoncé and Kanye West Lead BET Awards' 12 Nominations". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
- "Kendrick Lamar Leads BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations | Rap-Up".
- "Here Are the 2014 BET Hip-Hop Award Nominees". Complex Networks.
- "Jay Z Tops 56th GRAMMY Nominations With Nine". GRAMMY.com. November 6, 2013.
- "Best Editing 2012 MTV Video Music Awards". MTV. Archived from the original on August 4, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- Montgomery, James (July 17, 2012). "2013 MTV Video Music Awards: The Nominations Are In!". MTV. Viacom. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- "World Music Awards :: Vote". World Music Awards. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
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