ASAP Rocky
A$AP Rocky Drops Latest Collaboration With Pacsun
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. A$AP Rocky is excited for fans to get their hands on his flame-friendly new line of apparel and sneakers. The 33-year-old rapper joined forces with Pacsun for a third and final collaboration with Vans, the Los Angeles-based surf and lifestyle brand announced last Friday (Jan. 14). “Vans have always been a closet staple,” Rocky said in a statement. “The new drop adds a fresh spin on a classic and I’m excited for everyone to style them in their own unique way.” The nostalgic but forward-thinking collection is the Harlem’s rapper’s latest fashion drop since tak...
These Hip-Hop Songs Prove Rappers Have A Strong Love For ‘The Matrix’ Film Franchise
Source: Ronald Siemoneit / Getty Film and Hip-Hop have a unique relationship being that you can always find a reference to a particular movie in a rap song. One movie in particular that always gets a nod from your favorite rapper is The Matrix. There is no denying how much of a stranglehold The Matrix has on pop culture. It’s made evident due to the film’s many references in other movies, television shows, cartoons, and music, especially in Hip-Hop. Since the movie’s 1999 release, The Matrix, plus its mind-blowing plot, has found its way into the songs of many rappers over the years. With Lana Wachowski’s highly-anticipated 4th film in the franchise, The Matrix: Resurrections, right around the corner, you can bet there will be even more Matrix-related bars popping up in new songs. Until we...
Rihanna Confirms ‘R9’ Is Coming Soon: ” It’s Going To Have A Completely Different Sound”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Noam Galai / Getty RiRi Navy rejoice! Rihanna has finally confirmed that new music is on the way and fans are in for a surprise. During an interview this week at her Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3, the Associated Press, among others, asked the fashion designer, and newly-minted billionaire about her highly anticipated upcoming album, prompting Rihanna to share a few details about R9. “You’re not gonna expect what you hear,” Rihanna said with a smirk, perhaps knowing that we have come to expect hearing nothing at all. “Whatever you know of Rihanna is not gonna be what you hear,” she continued. “I’m really experimenting. And music is like fashion, you should be able to play.” While she stopped short of revealing an actual direction for the album, back in 2019 d...
Yerrrrr: A$AP Rocky Brings Rihanna To The South Bronx To Shoot New Video
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Splash / Splash News Even though he lives for high fashion A$AP Rocky has brought it back to the streets. He and his boo Rihanna came to the South Bronx to capture some gritty visuals for his new album. As spotted on GQ the Harlem Native went viral when he and RiRi were spotted in the Boogie Down last week. On Sunday, July 11 the pair shot several scenes throughout the Longwood section of the Bronx. In typical Mob fashion he brought a mix of street style and couture to the iconic neighborhood. During one shot the celebrity couple were just casually catching a vibe on a staircase. The two seemingly shared a blunt while wearing some neon fur; Rihanna with a coat and Rocky with a trapper hat. They then shot another clip where the couple was seen walking...
A$AP Rocky’s Details His Arrest In Docu-Film ‘Stockholm Syndrome’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jim Spellman / Getty Rihanna’s boo, A$AP Rocky’s new documentary has officially arrived. The Harlem rapper hit the relaunched Tribeca Festival to premiere his docu-film, Stockholm Syndrome, which details his side of the story during his month-long incarceration in Sweden. Per The Grio, the film also sees the 32-year old Hip-Hop star born Rakim Mayers speaking on his early upbringing in Harlem and the Bronx, his rough childhood as well as his rise to stardom as a young MC attaining chart-topping success following the release of his platinum-selling vibes “F—– Problems,” and “Wild For the Night.” Of course, it wouldn’t be an A$AP Rocky project if it didn’t touch on his influence in the fashion game like his propensity to push the norms in the hoo...
A$AP Rocky Gets Into The Tech Investing Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tony Forte/WENN / WENN A$AP Rocky is riding a new wave of rejuvenation in his life and career as he prepares to release a new album, All Smiles. His latest move links him up with a rising company in the world of financial tech. On Tuesday (June 1), the Swedish fintech company Klarna announced that A$AP Rocky has become their latest investor. As part of the move, Rocky will take over the duties of CEO from the current CEO and co-founder, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, for one day. While in the role, he’ll “renounce the global fashion hibernation” that was part of the story of 2020 while the world was grappling with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, the rapper will be in charge of curating exclusive content on the Klarna shopping app with a foc...
Festival Season Back: A$AP Rocky, Billie Eilish & Alleged Rapper Post Malone Headlining 2021 Governors Ball
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Another day, another festival is returning in 2021, even though we are STILL in a pandemic. Following the news of Rolling Loud’s triumphant return in Miami, Governors Ball has announced it too will resurrect its music festival it understandably had to put on ice because of, you know… the COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup for the 10th anniversary of the popular festival was revealed on Tuesday (May.4), and it is, as expected, stacked with top artists. Like Rolling Loud, Rihanna’s alleged new boo, A$AP Rocky, will be headlining along with Billie Eilish and alleged rapper Post Malone. Other Hip-Hop names and acts include Megan Thee Stallion (who should be headlining), Young Thug, 21 Savage, Cordae, 24KGolden, DaBaby, Freddie Gibbs & The Al...
Governors Ball Announces 2021 Return With Billie Eilish, A$AP Rocky, Post Malone, and More
After being canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governors Ball is back with a brand new lineup and venue for 2021. If you were looking forward to spending Sept. 24-26 (which seems to be the official weekend of music festivals coming back) on Randall’s Island, there’s some bad news for you. This year’s festivities (which feature headliners of Billie Eilish, A$AP Rocky, and Post Malone) have been moved to Citi Field in Queens. Dozens of other notable names are on the lineup include Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, Portugal. The Man, Freddie Gibbs & the Alchemist, Ellie Goulding, Young Thug, and Duck Sauce. It’ll also provide a “new experience” modeled after The Meadows Music and Arts Festival, which apparently allows stages to be closer together to cram a giant fes...
Black Twitter All In Their Feelings Now That Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Have Gone Public, Allegedly
Source: Samir Hussein / Getty We may have another star couple on our hands. The internets now have receipts on Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s budding romance. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the two fashionistas we seen in Barbados looking super cozy. In several photos that have started circulating around the world wide web of RiRi and Jody are enjoying the magic of her homeland atop of a yacht. The sighting caused a stir on the island with paparazzi following the couple throughout their every public appearance. Nevertheless the elation transferred over to social media which caused fans to voice their sentiment regarding their union. In real time Twitter became lit with posts regarding the “Love On The Brain” songstress and “Praise The Lord” rapper. While some were genuinely happy for them na...
Is A$AP Rocky Doing Too Much With His AWGE x Marine Serre Capsule Collection?
Source: AWGE x Marine Serre / AWGE x Marine Serre Once again A$AP Rocky is pushing the boundaries in the fashion game. His newest project has all the Zoolander vibes. As spotted on Hype Beast the Harlem native is about to drop a new collection under his AWGE brand. The capsule is a collaboration with French design house Marine Serre. They released an announcement via their Instagram account on Monday, December 21. “We are excited to introduce our latest creative project with AWGE. Common interests, genuine conversations, and a strong sense of community have led to the creation of a limited capsule collection composed of versatile silhouettes. Each piece is rare and unique, realized through adopting our regenerating practices” the caption read. Source: AWGE x Marine Serre / A...
A$AP Rocky, Tyler The Creator And Iggy Pop Star In New Gucci Menswear Campaign
Source: Courtesy of Harmony Korine for Gucci / Courtesy of Harmony Korine for Gucci Hip-Hop continues to be embraced by luxury companies. One fashion house has tapped into two of the culture’s biggest stars for their new collection. Source: Courtesy of Harmony Korine for Gucci / Courtesy of Harmony Korine for Gucci As spotted on GQ A$AP Rocky and Tyler The Creator were spoiled to a very unique time courtesy of Gucci. Along with Rock musician Iggy Pop, the two rappers were chosen to star in the Italian brand’s newest campaign. The visuals coincide with their newest menswear drop that envisions a meeting of eccentric creatives in a Californian home. And as a nod to Italy spaghetti is the sole dish on the menu. Each performer is sporting pieces from the Gucci Tailoring drop. The looks va...
Kev-On Stage Schools White Folks On The History Of DJ Screw After Teens Colonize Sound
Source: Magdelena / Radio One Houston Comedian Kev-On Stage had to put on his “teacher” cap after calling out white teens on social media for attempting to appropriate the legendary and original “Chopped and Screwed” sound of Houston icon DJ Screw. On Thursday (Aug 13), the comedian took to social media with a response to a young teen who attempted to credit a white producer named Slater with originating the early 90s sound and gave her a quick lesson on the true originator of the sound she called a “slowed and reverb phenomenon”—DJ Screw. “White people, y’all don’t know what y’all be talking about but you be confidently loud and wrong!” Kev-On Stage began. “You really tried to gentrify chopped and screwed. I know you don’t know who DJ Screw is, but I guarantee you Slater is not the invent...
