A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky — a name that has become not just a hip-hop superstar, but a cultural icon. Real name Rakim Athelaston Mayers, born October 3, 1988 in Harlem, New York City. His name is a tribute to 90s rap legend Rakim and no doubt, that lyrical sharpness and rhythm feel is still alive in Rocky's DNA.

He's not just a rapper, he's a full-blown artist. His genre is hip-hop, but you'll find psychedelic vibes, chopped-n-screwed influences, Southern bounce and New York's gritty realism all rolled into one. His breakout tape “Live. Love. A$AP” put the underground into a new era in 2011. From “Peso” to “Purple Swag,” his sound and styling changed the game.

Woh is a prominent member of the A$AP Mob, a creative collective that includes rappers, designers and producers. The group's name is “Always Strive And Prosper” — and Rocky is literally living by that motto.