Born in Harlem, ASAP Rocky (A$AP Rocky) is an American rapper and songwriter in cloud or trap rap genres. He's known for his experimental approach to rap, and dreamy sequences filled with slow-tempo beats. While the subject of his music often centers around living the high life and indulging in illegal substances, he also focuses on the difficulty of living with fame.
Since his entrance into the world of hip-hop, ASAP Rocky has released three studio albums, 42 singles, and over 30 music videos. His most recognizable tracks include "Praise The Lord," "Sundress," "F---in' Problems," "L$D," "Peso," and "Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2." In addition, he is known for his take on street fashion, and his sense of style is reflected in collaboration with brands such as Human Made. The Human Made x Asap Rocky Human Testing Varsity Jacket Black is a varsity-style jacket with yellow and black motifs of crash dummies. These images play into the fast-living aesthetic referenced in ASAP Rocky's music.
While T-shirts, jackets, and sweatshirts feature prominently in ASAP Rocky's apparel collaborations with streetwear fashion labels, sneakers are also part of the rapper's fashion ventures. The Vans Old Skool PacSun ASAP Rocky in Black is a skateboarding shoe with embroidered metallic silver flames across the black suede upper. This sneaker is part of a collaboration between ASAP Rocky and PacSun.
Throughout his career, ASAP Rocky has collaborated with numerous artists across various genres, including Selena Gomez, Shrillex, Florence Welch, Kanye West, and Alicia Keys.
