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A$AP Mob founder A$AP Yams has sadly passed away, as fellow A$AP members have taken to social media to pay condolences to the 26 year old mastermind. The official cause of his death has yet to surface.
A$AP Yams, born Steven Rodriguez, grew up in Harlem, NY. As reported by the New York Times, Rodriguez began to intern for Diplomats Records as a teenager which boasted Hip-Hop stars such as Cam’ron. Already formulating the A$AP idea by age 17, Yams met A$AP Rocky in 2008 and through the use of savvy online strategy, helped to propel the artist into stardom, making Rocky one of the most sought out rappers in the industry, all within a couple of years. The success of A$AP Rocky was followed by fellow collective member A$AP Ferg. Yams’ extensive passion for music and knowledge of Hip-Hop was influential in the sound of A$AP Mob which fused styles from various regions of the U.S. and internationally.
Social media has been buzzing with the people in the music industry as well as fans paying their respects to the A$AP Yams.
Rest in peace Yams. A$AP is family.
— Drizzy (@Drake) January 18, 2015
Damn. RIP @ASAPYams
— Mac (@MacMiller) January 18, 2015
Lost a brother today … Love u Yams #RIP
— Danny Brown (@xdannyxbrownx) January 18, 2015
A.S.A.P YAMS should be remembered as a leader, an innovator and most importantly as an important part of NYC youth culture.
— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2015
RIP A$AP YAMS, a true visionary and hero to many
Sending my love and support to the A$AP family during this troubling time.
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) January 18, 2015