A$AP Rocky
Born: 1988-10-03 in Harlem, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky (/ˈeɪsæp/ AY-sap; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, music producer, and record executive. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. In August 2011, Rocky's single "Peso" was leaked online and within weeks began receiving radio airplay. Rocky released his debut mixtape Live. Love. A$AP, later that year to widespread critical acclaim. The success of what is considered his breakout project led to a joint venture record deal with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music Entertainment.
Filmography
2025
- If I Had Legs I'd Kick You as James
- Highest 2 Lowest as Yung Felon
- In Whose Name? as Self
- Chanel Métiers d'Art
2022
- B.I.B.L.E. - The Documentary as Self
2021
- A Man Named Scott as Self
- Monster as William King
- Stockholm Syndrome as Self
2020
- LA Originals as Self
- Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics as Self
- 500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary) as Self (archive footage)
2019
- Untold Stories of Hip Hop as Self
2018
- AWGE DVD: Volume 3 as Self
- AWGE DVD: Volume 2 as Self
2017
- AWGE DVD: Volume 1 as Self
- Cherry Bomb: The Documentary as Self
2016
- Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping as Rakim Mayers
- Zoolander 2 as A$AP Rocky
- Money Man
2015
- Fresh Dressed as Self
- Dope as Dom
2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self - Guest
- SVDDXNLY as Self
2012
- Comedy Bang! Bang! as Self
- The Eric Andre Show as Self
2011
- Ridiculousness as Self
2007
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians as Self
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1974
- American Music Awards as Self - Musical Guest
1944
- Golden Globe Awards as Self - Audience Member