Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known by his stage name ASAP Rocky (pronounced /ˈeɪsæp/ AY-sap; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, record producer, and record executive. Born and raised in Harlem, he began his music career as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he took his stage name. In August 2011, Rocky's single "Peso" was uploaded online, and within a few weeks it began receiving radio play.

Later that same year, Rocky released his debut mixtape Live. Love. A$AP, which received widespread critical acclaim. The success of this project, considered his breakthrough, led to a joint contract with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music Entertainment.