Born and raised in Harlem, A$AP Rocky was originally named Rakim after the legendary rapper—whom his mum once stopped in traffic to autograph his namesake’s diaper! Rocky's debut mixtape ‘LiveLoveA$AP’ was released free online in 2011. This year, he featured in Rihanna’s VMA opening performance, building buzz about the October release of his debut album to a fever pitch. Known for his obsession with high fashion, Rocky is regularly seen rocking Givenchy and other designer clothing lines.