A$AP Rocky is an internationally acclaimed alternative hip-hop artist part of the already famous A$AP mob. He's the most prominent hip-hop breakthrough artist of the new millennium and began making waves with his 2011 acclaimed mixtape Long. Live. A$AP. Rocky's lyrical abilities were recognized by the likes of Fader and Drake, solidifying A$AP Rocky's new place in the rap community.
In 2013 his Long. Live. A$AP album became an overnight mainstream hip-hop sensation breaking the Billboard 200, claiming first place! His follow-up album was of the same caliber and still dominated the charts once it got released in 2015.
He's more than just a poster boy rapper. He's a record producer, music video producer as well as a model. He brings a fresh and alternative take on hip-hop, similar to what Kanye is doing, but doing in A$AP fashion.