A$AP Rocky is a multi-talented star in many fields. Before coming to Rihanna , the male rapper dated many beauties in the entertainment world such as Kendall Jenner, Chanel Iman and Iggy Azalea.
Singer-businesswoman Rihanna announced her pregnancy in early February. The Daily Mail ‘s source said that the billionaire star and her boyfriend A$AP Rocky will get married before giving birth.
The Barbados-born star met A$AP Rocky in 2013, after she invited him to join the Diamonds World Tour. The singer then appeared in her boyfriend’s Fashion Killa MV. For a long time, the two maintained a close friendship.
Until January 2020, Rihanna fell in love with A$AP Rocky after breaking up with her Saudi billionaire boyfriend – businessman Hassan Jameel.
According to SCMP , the 33-year-old rapper has gained a lot of attention in his private life after dating Rihanna – a female star recognized by Forbes as the richest female singer in the world . From a boy who experienced poverty and prison, A$AP Rocky gradually became a millionaire rapper.
Rihanna plans to get married before having children. Photo: Getty, People.
From childhood in prison to famous rapper
According to the Guardian , Rocky’s youth were turbulent years. At the age of 12, the rapper’s father was jailed for drug trafficking. A year later, Rocky’s brother died from being murdered by drug traffickers.
The 13-year-old boy then lived with his mother and sister. They hang out in homeless shelters. Because of poverty, Rocky himself was in prison for drug trafficking. He was detained for two weeks on Rikers Island. At that time, A$AP Rocky shared a room with rapper Casanova.
“The truth is that most rappers have sold drugs at some point in their lives. I hate it because I’ve been through the same thing myself,” he told the Independent.
Having experienced a difficult childhood, Rocky empathizes with those in difficulty. Before the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday, the rapper went to the Regent Family Residence – the homeless shelter his family used to live in – and donated 120 meals, inspiring needy children with his own story. his life.
A$AP Rocky had a difficult childhood before becoming a famous rapper. Photo: People, GQ.
“There are many difficult times in life, but it is not the end of the world. We create it and we have to find a way to solve it, it’s not easy,” A$AP Rocky said.
A$AP Rocky’s real name is Rakim Mayer. The male singer’s name was given by his parents based on Rakim – the legendary rapper of the popular group Eric B. & Rakim in the 1980s.
In 2012, Rocky and Rakim met on a radio show on Hot 97. Song, the male singer said their meeting took place more than 20 years ago. That’s when his mother saw Rakim in Harlem. She asked the famous singer to sign her son’s diaper – who later became the famous star A$AP Rocky.
Rocky started getting acquainted with rap at the age of nine, the person who led him to the rapper path was his brother Ricky. When his brother passed away, Rocky decided to stick with rap, a way to pay tribute to his brother. The male singer also chose to stick with his brother’s familiar braided hairstyle.
“Although my brother has passed away, his heart beat is always in me, the passion for rap flows in my veins. He helped me realize that I was an adult and needed a real job,” Rocky said on a TV show.
In 2007, Rocky joined A$AP Mob, a group of hip hop lovers in Harlem. He began to release mixtape, then his debut single in 2011. Peso was born and resonated to help A$AP Rocky become famous. He appeared in radio shows, signing a $3 million contract with a subsidiary of RCA Records.
Long. Live. A$AP – the male singer’s debut album – quickly reached number 1 on Billboard’s chart. The album was also certified double platinum for selling over two million copies. The name A$AP began to gain recognition in the professional music market.
Success in many fields
In an interview with the magazine, A$AP said that he had a passion for fashion since he was a child and always lived it to the fullest.
“I have loved fashion since I was born. I grew up wearing a hood – something many people wear to compensate for their poverty. I see it as a decoration, helping myself to look good. That was ingrained in me. My dad has quirky pieces like Jordan and Guess. I am like him and grew up with a passion for fashion,” he said.
According to SCMP , the flashy yet practical style helps Pretty Flacko ‘s voice attract the attention of high-end fashion brands.
In 2016, A$AP Rocky made history as the first black male model to represent the Dior Homme brand. Rihanna – the rapper’s current girlfriend – is also the first black female model to represent the brand.
Rihanna’s boyfriend is a multi-talented star, successful in many fields from music, film to fashion. Photo: Getty, GQ.
In addition, A$AP also works with many other famous brands such as Gucci, DKNY, Alexander Wang and Calvin Klein.
Not only expensive show in being the face of the representative, A$AP also encroached into the role of fashion designer. The male rapper created his own product line called Gue$$ – a collection of denim swimwear and t-shirts under the support of Guess. The rapper’s company AWGE has also partnered with the JW Anderson brand to produce a line of sportswear , knits and artificial furs.
According to SCMP , A$AP proved itself to be a talented star when deciding to enter the film industry. In 2015, he appeared in Dope , which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received rave reviews. Rocky’s portrayal of a drug dealer also received rave reviews from critics.
Due to his role-playing acting, the male singer was asked many questions regarding his past of selling drugs. In an interview with Billboard , he said, “I never wanted to be that person. I just want to be a rapper that is recognized by many people.”
With the first role considered too typical for a rapper, A$AP wants to try out many different roles. The actor then appeared in Monster. In the film, he stars as Steve Harmon, a black man from Harlem accused of murder. The role once again proves the multi-talented male rapper.
The love of the star vegetarian
In 2012, A$AP Rocky said he switched to a vegetarian diet because of health issues and loves animals. “I stopped eating meat. I will try to quit drinking and start exercising more. I look young, but I find myself aging rapidly. I just want to make sure I don’t have back pain at 40 because of my unhealthy lifestyle when I was young,” the rapper told Interview.
In the past, Rocky still ate fish, only cutting red meat on the menu. In the most recent interview, the male rapper said he has switched to a completely plant-based diet.
Before having children with billionaire star Rihanna, A$AP Rocky dated many famous female stars in showbiz. In 2016, Rocky was Kendall Jenner’s boyfriend. The two stars’ romance lasted a year before their separate ways, according to People.
In 2014, A$AP got engaged to former Victoria’s Secret angel Chanel Iman after two years of dating. But the love affair ended in the same year before the two stars officially returned to the same house.
Before Chanel Iman, the male rapper had about a year of dating rapper Iggy Azalea. The Australian singer once tattooed on her thumb the words “Live Love A $ AP”.
A$AP Rocky’s two ex-girlfriends are Kendall Jenner and Chanel Iman. Photo: Getty.
