A$AP (2013) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The success of what became considered his breakout project led to a joint venture record deal with Polo Grounds Music, an imprint of Sony Music's RCA Records. A$AP, later that year to widespread critical acclaim. In August 2011, Rocky's single ' Peso' was leaked online and within weeks, began receiving radio airplay. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky ( / ˈ eɪ s æ p/ AY-sap stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper.
