History of ASAP Rocky in Timeline
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$AP (2011).
October 3, 1988: ASAP Rocky Born
On October 3, 1988, Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known as ASAP Rocky, was born in Harlem, New York.
2000: Moby's "Porcelain" Release
In 2000, Moby released the single "Porcelain".
2006: Served time in Rikers Island
In 2006, ASAP Rocky served two weeks in Rikers Island where he shared a cell with future rapper Casanova.
2007: Joins A$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 $3 million, with a portion earmarked for his solo work and another to fund his company.
2011: Dated Iggy Azalea
From 2011, ASAP Rocky dated Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.
2011: Release of Live. Love. ASAP mixtape
In 2011, ASAP Rocky released his mixtape Live. Love. ASAP.
February 2012: Club Paradise Tour Opening Act
In February 2012, ASAP Rocky joined Kendrick Lamar as an opening act for Drake's Club Paradise Tour.
July 2012: Arrest and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Performance
In July 2012, ASAP Rocky was arrested after an alleged brawl, leading to a canceled appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, which was later rescheduled and he performed "Goldie" on the show.
2012: Ended Relationship with Iggy Azalea
In 2012, ASAP Rocky ended his relationship with Iggy Azalea.
2012: Transitioned to vegetarian diet
In 2012, ASAP Rocky transitioned to a vegetarian diet with the help of his vegan manager after learning of the horrors of the poultry industry.
2012: "Fuckin' Problems" Entry on Billboard Hot 100
In 2012, ASAP Rocky's single "Fuckin' Problems" featuring Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar, marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching number eight.
2012: BBC's Sound of 2012 Nomination
On December 5, 2012, ASAP Rocky was nominated for BBC's Sound of 2012 poll.
January 15, 2013: Long. Live. A$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$AP, was released and met with critical and commercial success, debuting atop the Billboard 200.
2013: Began dating Chanel Iman
In early 2013, ASAP Rocky began dating model Chanel Iman.
March 16, 2014: A.L.L.A. Album Announcement
On March 16, 2014, ASAP Rocky announced that he was working on his second studio album, A.L.L.A. (At. Long. Last. A$AP).
April 2014: Reported engagement to Chanel Iman
In April 2014, ASAP Rocky and Chanel Iman were reported to be engaged.
June 6, 2014: "Hella Hoes" Release
On June 6, 2014, ASAP Rocky collaborated with A$AP Ferg, Nast, and Twelvyy on the album's third single, "Hella Hoes."
June 2014: Broke up with Chanel Iman
In June 2014, ASAP Rocky and Chanel Iman broke up.
October 2, 2014: Signed with William Morris Endeavor
On October 2, 2014, ASAP Rocky announced that he had officially signed a contract for worldwide representation with William Morris Endeavor.
October 3, 2014: Flacko Jodye Season Premiere
On October 3, 2014, ASAP Rocky launched a music giveaway called Flacko Jodye Season, premiering with "Multiply".
January 21, 2015: Dope Film Premiere at Sundance
On January 21, 2015, the indie comedy-drama Dope, featuring ASAP Rocky in a cameo role, premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
March 2015: Regret over Commercial Songs
In March 2015, ASAP Rocky expressed regret over making songs like "Wild For The Night" and "Fuckin' Problems" for commercial success.
March 16, 2015: Long. Live. A$AP Certified Gold
On March 16, 2015, Long. Live. A$AP was certified gold by the RIAA for shipping 500,000 copies in the US.
April 8, 2015: "M'$" Song Debut
On April 8, 2015, ASAP Rocky debuted the song "M'$" during an interview with the Red Bull Music Academy.
May 25, 2015: A.L.L.A. Album Leak and Early Release
On May 25, 2015, ASAP Rocky's album A.L.L.A. leaked online, leading to an official release at midnight on May 26.
June 2, 2015: A.L.L.A. Release Date Update
On May 9, 2015, ASAP Rocky announced the release date for A.L.L.A. was updated to June 2, 2015.
June 11, 2015: "L$D" Performance on The Tonight Show
On June 11, 2015, ASAP Rocky performed the song "L$D" with The Roots on The Tonight Show.
June 2015: Feature on Selena Gomez Single and Carpool Karaoke Appearance
In June 2015, ASAP Rocky was featured on Selena Gomez's single "Good for You" and appeared on "Carpool Karaoke" with Rod Stewart and James Corden.
June 2015: A.L.L.A. Sales Update in the United Kingdom
As of June 2015, ASAP Rocky's album At. Long. Last. A$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$AP had sold 215,000 copies in the United States.
2015: Addressed religious views in "Holy Ghost"
ASAP Rocky addressed his religious views in the song "Holy Ghost" on his 2015 album At. Long. Last. ASAP.
2015: A$AP Yams Death
In 2015, ASAP Rocky's mentor and partner, Steven "A$AP Yams" Rodriguez, passed away at the age of 26.
2015: At. Long. Last. A$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.
2016: Features on Alicia Keys Album
In 2016, ASAP Rocky featured on "Blended Family (What You Do for Love)" in Alicia Keys' album.
October 2017: Featured in Famous Dex's "Pick It Up"
In October 2017, ASAP Rocky featured in Famous Dex's "Pick It Up".
January 23, 2018: "☆☆☆☆☆ 5ive $tar$" Release on SoundCloud
On January 23, 2018, ASAP Rocky released "☆☆☆☆☆ 5ive $tar$" on SoundCloud, produced by Metro Boomin and others.
May 25, 2018: Testing Album Release
On May 25, 2018, ASAP Rocky released Testing to generally positive reviews.
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.
July 2019: Arrested in Stockholm, Sweden
In July 2019, ASAP Rocky was arrested for aggravated assault, later simple assault, in Stockholm, Sweden, following a street altercation on June 30. This involved ASAP Rocky and his entourage against Mustafa Jafari and another person. Jafari was beaten, kicked, and cut with broken bottles, suffering injuries including cuts and a fractured rib.
2019: Prayed during incarceration in Sweden
During ASAP Rocky’s 2019 incarceration in Sweden, he prayed to keep himself occupied.
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.
2019: Stated veganism in Babushka Boi
On his 2019 single "Babushka Boi", ASAP Rocky stated he is vegan.
May 19, 2021: Revealed relationship with Rihanna
On May 19, 2021, ASAP Rocky revealed in an interview that he is in a relationship with Rihanna, calling her "the love of my life".
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.
November 6, 2021: Alleged shooting incident in Hollywood
On November 6, 2021, ASAP Rocky was allegedly involved in a shooting incident in Hollywood, where former friend ASAP Relli sustained a graze wound. This led to ASAP Rocky's arrest in April 2022.
January 31, 2022: Reported to be expecting first child with Rihanna
On January 31, 2022, it was reported that ASAP Rocky and Rihanna were expecting their first child.
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".
April 20, 2022: Arrested at LAX for 2021 shooting
On April 20, 2022, ASAP Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport upon arrival from a vacation with Rihanna, due to a potential assault with a deadly weapon in connection to a November 6, 2021 shooting.
May 2022: Release of "D.M.B."
In May 2022, ASAP Rocky released the single, "D.M.B.".
May 19, 2022: Birth of first child with Rihanna confirmed
On May 19, 2022, it was confirmed that Rihanna had given birth to a baby boy with ASAP Rocky.
August 15, 2022: Charges Filed Against Mayers by Los Angeles County District Attorney
On August 15, 2022, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office filed charges against ASAP Rocky related to a prior incident.
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.
May 10, 2023: Revealed first child's name
On May 10, 2023, ASAP Rocky revealed their first child's name as RZA Athelaston Mayers.
November 20, 2023: Judge Determined Sufficient Evidence for Trial
On November 20, 2023, a Los Angeles judge determined that there was sufficient evidence for ASAP Rocky to stand trial after a preliminary court hearing.
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.
January 8, 2024: Entered Plea of Not Guilty
On January 8, 2024, ASAP Rocky entered a plea of not guilty, turning down a plea bargain of six months in jail.
March 6, 2024: Missed a Hearing
On March 6, 2024, ASAP Rocky missed a hearing scheduled for that day.
January 21, 2025: Trial Start Date
The trial start date was pushed back to January 21, 2025.
2025: Don't Be Dumb Album Scheduled
In 2025, ASAP Rocky's fourth album, Don't Be Dumb, is scheduled for release.
