Rakim Mayers
Biography
Rakim Mayers, who performs as ASAP Rocky, is a rapper, record producer, actor and fashion designer. He grew up in Harlem and started out with the hip hop collective ASAP Mob. His single Peso leaked online in 2011 and won radio airplay, leading to a deal with Polo Grounds Music. The mixtape Live. Love. A$AP followed and drew strong reviews, while his debut album Long. Live. A$AP (2013) and At. Long. Last. A$AP (2015) both reached number one on the Billboard 200. Testing (2018) made the top five, and Don't Be Dumb (2026) hit number one. He launched the agency and label AWGE in 2014 and has helped direct many of his videos, sometimes working as Lord Flacko. His awards include BET and MTV honors and Grammy nominations. His supporting roles include Dope (2015), Monster (2021), If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) and Highest 2 Lowest (2025), the last directed by Spike Lee.
38years old
Turns 39 on October 3in 355 days
- Born Harlem, New York, USA
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Rakim Athelston Mayers (birth name)Also credited as A$AP Rocky and Flacko
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 10 years2015 to 2025
Genres
- Drama67%, 4 films
- Crime50%, 3 films
- Comedy33%, 2 films
- Documentary33%, 2 films
- Music17%, 1 film
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Behind the camera
Beyond music, Mayers started AWGE in 2014, a creative agency and record label. It formed partnerships with Marine Serre, Moncler, Under Armour, Vans, Mercedes-Benz and MTV.
Behind the camera
Mayers told MTV News on June 21 that his debut instrumental album, Beauty & The Beast: Slowed Down Sessions (Chapter 1), was finished. It was mostly ambient oriented instrumental tracks and was set for a free summer download, but it was delayed with no release date announced.
Rakim Mayers movies on Netflix
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Worked with
Rakim Mayers shares two films with Jeffrey Wright, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Rick FamuyiwaDirector, 1 film, 2015
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All films by Spike Lee
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