As far as Rap’s latest batch of stars go, very few can boast of A$AP Rocky’s lyrical ability.
Famed for this ability and forward thinking sense of style, the Rapper has also seen his brand benefit from his stance on prejudices placed against all minorities, painting his cause with a positive hue that has seen his corporate stock rise with every venture.
Now watch as he dishes on all of the above with the ever pleasant Nessa below!
It would appear ‘Swim Good‘ star Frank Ocean has found a supporter in ‘Fashion Killa’ chart topper A$AP Rocky.
For, in a recent interview with KYSDC, the Rapper slammed closeted gay men and praised the entertainer for the bravery he showed when he revealed he had been romantically involved with a male friend before rising to notoriety.
Rocky’s support below…
“I wanted to model when I was younger. I was always into clothes and sh*t”
Dapper rapper A$AP Rocky has a passion for fashion and shares it in the May 2013 issue of GQ magazine.
The Harlem-bred MC styles and profiles in the nautical-themed shoot, which sees him hit the seas with a bevy of beauties.
Never one to hold his tongue, the 24-year-old reveals that he is his own biggest style inspiration. He told magazine: “I’m the man on those things [referring to menswear blogs]. I don’t really look at them. Well, I guess I do, but only when I’m looking at myself. I inspire me”. Charming.
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A potent potion of hits, fashion, and outlandish have seen rapper A$AP Rocky ascend into the major leagues. However, it’s also the MC’s forward-thinking cultural commentary that has caught the attention of the masses for the right reasons.
Case, point his feature in the latest issue of Interview magazine. Paired with a (now trademark) risqué photoshoot, the piece saw the 24-year-old New York native sit down for a Q&A with designer Alexander Wang – whose line he wore in the shoot.
Perhaps most interesting in their discussion was Rocky’s unprompted and frank take on the issue of homophobia in Hip-Hop. He said:
“One big issue in hip-hop is the gay thing. It’s 2013, and it’s a shame that, to this day, that topic still gets people all excited. It’s crazy. And it makes me upset that this topic even matters when it comes to hip-hop, because it makes it seem like everybody in hip-hop is small-minded or stupid—and that’s not the case. We’ve got people like Jay-Z. We’ve got people like Kanye. We’ve got people like me. We’re all prime examples of people who don’t think like that. I treat everybody equal, and so I want to be sure that my listeners and my followers do the same if they’re gonna represent me. And if I’m gonna represent them, then I also want to do it in a good way.”
Insightful.
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Check out A$AP’s new video ‘Wild For The Night’ below…
It’s that time of year again!
Our friends over at MTV have announced this year’s Hottest MC’s In The Game.
Now in its eighth year, the tally true to form is certain to spark debate. So what are you waiting for? Check out who in Hip-Hop has been ordained as the hottest after the jump…
{The list below was compiled by the MTV Hip-Hop Brain Trust; an elite body of tastemakers whose picks were centered on the following metrics: rhyme skill, flow, buzz, commercial success, cultural impact, online presence, and business expansion}
Filed Under: 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Drake, Future, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Rick Ross
A$AP Rocky has made no secret of his love for fashion, hence it’s little surprise that high-end retailer Mr Porter tapped the rapper to rock designer garments for their website.
The ‘F**kin’ Problems’ MC styles and profiles in an eclectic mix of Marc Jacobs, Burberry, and Givenchy. Clearly the 24 year’s fashion game isn’t one of his problems.
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A$AP Rocky’s chart-topping debut ‘Long.Live.A$AP’ is in stores now.
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14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys rang in her 32nd birthday by gifting fans with brand new version of her latest single ‘Brand New Me’. The empowering piano ballad’s remix sees Keys’ spin a funked up revamp with samples of Crystal Waters’ 1991 hit ‘Gypsy Woman’ .
And, with the addition of rap newcomer A$AP Rocky to the track, the singer is now lifting an accompanying visual featuring husband/producer Swiss Beatz and actress/singer Jada Pinkett-Smith.
See more snaps from the set below (via ConcreteLoop):
The news surfaces just a day before Alicia Keys is set to perform the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ at Superbowl XLVII and a week before she takes the Grammy stage.
Few artists can weather the storm of an album leak ONE MONTH ahead of its release date, speak less debut at #1 with the same project. However, such was the fortune of rapper A$AP Rocky, who we caught up with in London over the weekend.
The ‘F**king Problems’ MC was in town to promote his scorching debut ‘Long.Live.A$AP’, which topped the Billboard 200 this week and charted at #7 on the Official UK Album Chart on Sunday.
Watch above as the 24 year old dishes on his journey to the “major leagues”, homophobia in Hip-Hop, his album, and much more.
’Long.Live.A$AP’ is available on iTunes now! {US} {UK}
It may have leaked one month before its release, but ASAP Rocky‘s debut LP ‘Long Live A$AP‘ has proved that nothing stands in the way of fan loyalty this week.
Find out how below…
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