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A$AP Rocky
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Biography
Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky (/ˈeɪsæp/ AY-sap; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, music producer, and record executive. 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. In August 2011, Rocky's single "Peso" was leaked online and within weeks began receiving radio airplay. Rocky released his debut mixtape Live. Love. A$AP, later that year to widespread critical acclaim. The success of what is considered his breakout project led to a joint venture record deal with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music Entertainment.
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Who Is Really Performing Here?
Ali G returns to a world of cameras and marks, and this chain follows the put-on from Staines to Tehran, asking who is really being conned when we laugh.
8 films
Grit and Grace in the City of Angels
From Boyle Heights to South Central, these eight films reveal Los Angeles as a place of struggle, resilience, and unexpected beauty.
7 films
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