American rapper, born and raised in Manhattan, New York City, and a proud member of the renowned hip hop collective A$AP Mob, from which he derived his stage name.
Rocky's debut mix-tape, Live. Love. A$AP, was released in 2011, garnering immense success and subsequently leading to a record deal with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music Entertainment.
As a nod to his heritage, Rocky's father hailed from the beautiful island of Barbados, and he also has a younger sister.
Interestingly, Mayers was named after the legendary hip hop artist Rakim, one half of the iconic duo Eric B. & Rakim.
Rocky's cousin, ASAP Nast, is also a member of the A$AP Mob, adding to the family's rich musical legacy.
Rocky's journey in rap began at the tender age of eight, with guidance from his older brother, who not only taught him the art of rapping but also sported the distinctive French braids hairdo that Mayers later adopted.
Tragedy struck when Mayers was just 12 years old, as his father was incarcerated for his involvement in drug-related activities, and sadly, he passed away in 2012.
The loss was compounded when, at the age of 13, Rocky's brother was tragically killed in Harlem, an event that deeply affected him and ultimately inspired him to take his rapping more seriously.
