Career Timeline of ASAP Rocky: Major Achievements and Milestones

How ASAP Rocky built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

ASAP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, is an American rapper from Harlem. He gained recognition as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob. His career took off after his single "Peso" was leaked online in August 2011, quickly gaining radio play. This led to him signing with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records in October 2011. He subsequently released his critically acclaimed debut mixtape, Live. Love. A$AP (2011).

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2007: Joins A$AP Mob

In 2007, ASAP Rocky joined the A$AP Mob crew, a Harlem-based collective.

July 2011: "Purple Swag" Release

In July 2011, ASAP Rocky released his single "Purple Swag", which became a street anthem in New York City.

August 2011: "Peso" Leaks Online

In August 2011, ASAP Rocky's single "Peso" leaked online and quickly gained radio airplay.

August 2011: "Peso" Receives Airplay

In August 2011, ASAP Rocky's single "Peso" received airplay on Hot 97 New York radio station.

October 2011: Signed record deal with Sony Music Entertainment

In October 2011, ASAP Rocky signed a record deal with Sony Music Entertainment worth $3 million, with a portion earmarked for his solo work and another to fund his company.

2011: Release of Live. Love. ASAP mixtape

In 2011, ASAP Rocky released his mixtape Live. Love. ASAP.

2012: "Fuckin' Problems" Entry on Billboard Hot 100

In 2012, ASAP Rocky's single "Fuckin' Problems" featuring Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar, marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number eight.

January 15, 2013: Long. Live. A$AP Album Release

On January 15, 2013, ASAP Rocky's debut studio album, Long. Live. A$AP, was released to positive reviews.

March 13, 2013: Long. Live. A$AP Sales Update

As of March 13, 2013, ASAP Rocky's album Long. Live. A$AP had sold 284,000 copies.

April 12, 2013: Instrumental Album Announcement

On April 12, 2013, ASAP Rocky revealed that he was working on an instrumental album to be released without notice.

2013: Released A$AP merchandise brand

In 2013, ASAP Rocky and ASAP Mob co-founder ASAP Bari released the A$AP merchandise brand, collaborating with fashion designer Raf Simons.

2013: Opened up for Rihanna's Diamonds World Tour

In 2013, ASAP Rocky opened up for Rihanna's Diamonds World Tour. The two were first linked that year.

2013: Long. Live. A$AP Album Release

In 2013, ASAP Rocky's debut studio album, Long. Live. A$AP, was released and met with critical and commercial success, debuting atop the Billboard 200.

March 16, 2014: A.L.L.A. Album Announcement

On March 16, 2014, ASAP Rocky announced that he was working on his second studio album, A.L.L.A. (At. Long. Last. A$AP).

June 6, 2014: "Hella Hoes" Release

On June 6, 2014, ASAP Rocky collaborated with A$AP Ferg, Nast, and Twelvyy on the album's third single, "Hella Hoes."

October 2, 2014: Signed with William Morris Endeavor

On October 2, 2014, ASAP Rocky announced that he had officially signed a contract for worldwide representation with William Morris Endeavor.

October 3, 2014: Flacko Jodye Season Premiere

On October 3, 2014, ASAP Rocky launched a music giveaway called Flacko Jodye Season, premiering with "Multiply".

January 21, 2015: Dope Film Premiere at Sundance

On January 21, 2015, the indie comedy-drama Dope, featuring ASAP Rocky in a cameo role, premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.

April 8, 2015: "M'$" Song Debut

On April 8, 2015, ASAP Rocky debuted the song "M'$" during an interview with the Red Bull Music Academy.

May 25, 2015: A.L.L.A. Album Leak and Early Release

On May 25, 2015, ASAP Rocky's album A.L.L.A. leaked online, leading to an official release at midnight on May 26.

June 2015: A.L.L.A. Sales Update in the United Kingdom

As of June 2015, ASAP Rocky's album At. Long. Last. A$AP had sold 60,662 copies in the United Kingdom.

July 2015: A.L.L.A Sales Update

As of July 2015, ASAP Rocky's album At. Long. Last. A$AP had sold 215,000 copies in the United States.

2015: At. Long. Last. A$AP Album Release

In 2015, ASAP Rocky's second album, At. Long. Last. A$AP, was released and debuted atop the Billboard chart, continuing his critical acclaim.

February 2016: GUE$$ Collaboration with Guess Released

In February 2016, Guess released a collaboration with ASAP Rocky called GUE$$, which was inspired by Mayers’ admiration for the brand's vintage '90s clothing that he wore while growing up.

July 23, 2018: WANGSAP Collaborative Project Announcement

On July 23, 2018, ASAP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator announced a collaborative project, WANGSAP, releasing a music video for "Potato Salad".

2018: Testing Album Peak

In 2018, ASAP Rocky's third album, Testing, peaked within the top five of the Billboard 200.

January 23, 2019: WANGSAP Disclosed as Non-Existent

On January 23, 2019, Tyler, the Creator announced that the WANGSAP album never existed.

May 2019: New Album Announcement

In May 2019, Juicy J announced ASAP Rocky began working on his upcoming album, formerly titled All Smiles.

2019: Featured on "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019"

In 2019, ASAP Rocky was featured on the track "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019" with Tyler, the Creator, which appeared on Nigo's album released in 2022.

October 2021: Live. Love. ASAP released to streaming platforms for 10-year anniversary

In October 2021, ASAP Rocky's 2011 mixtape Live. Love. ASAP was released to all streaming platforms to celebrate its 10-year anniversary.

March 25, 2022: Featured on Nigo's album I Know Nigo!

On March 25, 2022, ASAP Rocky appeared on two tracks from Nigo's album I Know Nigo!, specifically the opening track "Lost and Found Freestyle 2019" with Tyler, the Creator, and the single, "Arya".

May 2022: Release of "D.M.B."

In May 2022, ASAP Rocky released the single, "D.M.B.".

2022: Launched Mercer + Prince whisky brand

In 2022, ASAP Rocky launched his own brand of whisky called Mercer + Prince, which was officially launched on the Revolt TV show, Drink Champs.

2023: Instrumental Album Remains Unreleased

As of 2023, the instrumental album Beauty & The Beast: Slowed Down Sessions (Chapter 1), originally planned for release in 2013, has not been released.

2023: Collaborations with Gucci, Puma, and Bottega Veneta

In 2023, ASAP Rocky collaborated with Gucci (Guilty perfume advertisements), Puma (sneakers in collaboration with F1), and Bottega Veneta on a campaign based on paparazzi candids.