A$AP Rocky's net worth is estimated at approximately $10 million.
Overview
A$AP Rocky's net worth stats
Net worth: | $10 million |
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Source of worth: | Rap music |
Date of birth: | Oct 3, 1988 |
Place of birth: | Harlem, New York |
Early life
A$AP Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, was born in Harlem, New York City, on October 3, 1988.
Mayers started listening to rap music in elementary school, and by the third grade, he had started writing rap songs, learning how to rap from his older brother.
When Mayers was 12 years old, his older brother was killed, his father imprisoned for drug trafficking, and the rest of his family relocated to a shelter.
He kept writing rap songs while touring homeless shelters with his mother, Renee Black, and sister Erika Meyers. He was selling marijuana and crack on the side. He shared a cell with another future rapper, Cassanova, while serving a two-week sentence for narcotics trafficking.
Rappers and groups from Harlem, including Wu-Tang Clan, Three 6 Mafia, UGK, and Mobb Deep, were idols to the young Mayers.
Education
He graduated from the Bayard Rustin Educational Complex. He didn't go on to further his education.
Family life
Rocky dated Iggy Azalea, an Australian rapper, from 2011 until 2012. In early 2013, he started dating model Chanel Iman. In April 2014, it was reported that they were engaged, but they split up in June.
Rocky admitted to being in a relationship with Barbadian singer Rihanna on May 19, 2021, calling her "the love of my life" in an interview with GQ. After Rocky served as the opening act for Rihanna's "Diamonds World Tour" in 2013, the two were first connected. He and Rihanna have a son.
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How did A$AP Rocky build his net worth?
A$AP Rocky's net worth has been built on earnings from record sales and tickets for his live shows.
A$AP Rocky joined the A$AP Mob Crew in 2007, a group of rappers, producers, and other musically gifted individuals headquartered in Harlem. Early in 2011, one of his tunes, "Peso," made its way to the internet and then to Hot 97, one of the most well-known radio stations in the tri-state area. This launched him onto the national rap scene. Soon after, the song "Purple Swag" was added, and its companion music videos became instant hits. He started touring after signing a record deal worth $3 million with Sony, RCA Records, and Polo Grounds Music, with $1.7 million set aside for his solo work and $1.3 million going to his company ASAP Worldwide with A&R and executive producer Steven Rodriguez.
In 2013, Rocky released his self-titled debut album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and garnered favorable reviews. A 40-date nationwide tour promoted the record. Later, on March 16, 2015, "Long. Live. A$AP." was given a gold certification. Along with his breakthrough in music, he also launched his ASAP apparel line later in 2013 and worked with prominent fashion designer and close friend Raf Simons.
Rocky's second studio album, "A.L.L.A," which featured two successful singles from 2014, was leaked online on May 25, 2015, a week before its scheduled release. His second album earned largely favorable reviews from critics and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, giving him his second straight album to top the charts.
A$AP has appeared in several movies, including "Dope," "Zoolander 2," "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping," and "All Rise."
How has A$AP Rocky spent his wealth?
Rocky owns a stunning home in the posh West Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles that he purchased in 2015 for $3 million.
The 4,321-square-foot estate has five bedrooms, a contemporary kitchen, a large parlor, enormous wood front door swings, a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, and other features.
He also has a $2 million home in Harlem and drives a $35,000 car.
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FAQs
How rich is A$AP Rocky?
A$AP Rockey is estimated to be worth approximately $10 million.
Was A$AP Rocky born rich?
No. A$AP Rockey was raised in a broken family home. He sold illegal substances as a teen before becoming a successful rapper.
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