ASAP Mob (stylized as A$AP Mob) is an American hip-hop collective formed in 2006 in

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, that consists of rappers (most of whom carry the "ASAP" moniker; except Da$H and

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), record producers, music video directors, and fashion designers. In August 2012, the collective released the mixtape ''

Lords Never Worry ''Lords Never Worry'' (stylized as ''Lord$ Never Worry'') is the debut mixtape by American hip hop collective ASAP Mob. It was released as a free digital download on August 28, 2012, by ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records. The mi ...

''. They released the single " Trillmatic" in December 2013, followed by their debut studio album, '' Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends'', in October 2016 and second studio album '' Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy'' in August 2017.

History

Formation and early beginnings (2006–2012)

In 2006, Steven Rodriguez, professionally known as ASAP Yams, formed the collective with fellow New Yorkers ASAP Bari and ASAP Illz.

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joined later. The "ASAP" name was always understood as the familiar acronym for "as soon as possible", but it has also been explained as a

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for other ideas including "Always Strive and Prosper", "Assassinating Snitches and Police", and "Acronym Symbolizing Any Purpose", the latter reportedly the favorite of ASAP Rocky. In the summer of 2011, the group released

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s for Rocky's singles "

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" and "Purple Swag", produced by ASAP Ty Beats. Rocky followed up with his

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'' Live.Love.ASAP'' in October, signing a record deal with

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that month.

''Lords Never Worry'' (2012–2014)

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On August 27, 2012, ASAP Mob released their debut project, a mixtape titled ''

'', as a free download. From September to November, Rocky toured with opening acts

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, and ASAP Mob in support of his solo debut album. In January 2013, ASAP Ferg signed a joint venture deal with

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and

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, which released his single "

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" for retail on iTunes. An official

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of "Work", featuring Rocky,

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, and

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followed. Rocky's debut album '' Long. Live. ASAP'', was released on January 15, 2013, debuting at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with first-week sales of 139,000 copies in the United States. ASAP Ferg announced that ASAP Mob would release their debut album after the release of his solo debut album '' Trap Lord'', on August 20, 2013. The album peaked at number nine on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number four on the

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chart, with first-week sales of 32,000 copies in the United States. In November 2013, ASAP Rocky announced that the Mob's debut album would be titled ''Lords''. On December 4, 2013, the album's first single, entitled " Trillmatic." The album title was then changed to ''L.O.R.D.'' On January 13, 2014, the single "See Me" by ASAP Ant was released. On September 26, 2014, ASAP Yams revealed that ''L.O.R.D.'' had been shelved.

''Cozy Tapes'' series (2015–2025)

On January 18, 2015, ASAP Mob revealed that ASAP Yams had died of acute mixed drug intoxication. On October 15, 2016, ASAP Rocky confirmed that the group's compilation album '' Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends'' was completed. Dedicated to ASAP Yams, the album was released on October 31, 2016, and featured several artists, including

, who had signed to the Mob's AWGE imprint that year,

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, and

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. On August 1, 2017, ASAP Rocky announced that '' Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy'' would be released on August 25, preceded by

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's album, ''12,'' on August 4 and ASAP Ferg's ''

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'' on August 18. On January 13, 2019, ASAP Ant announced that he was leaving the collective to focus on his solo career. He returned in April, confirming that the collective had begun work on their third studio album, ''Cozy Tapes 3''.

Deaths of ASAP members

*On January 18, 2015, ASAP Yams was found dead at the age of 26. The cause of death was ruled an

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due to mixed drug intoxication, although ASAP Mob members and affiliates claimed that Yams had died of

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on vomit brought on by

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. *On March 26, 2018, ASAP Press was shot and killed. The killers of ASAP Press were sentenced to 20 years in prison. *On February 2, 2020, J. Scott, also known as ASAP Snacks, died. *On April 8, 2020, Chynna was found dead of an accidental drug overdose. She was 25 years old. *On October 16, 2021, ASAP Josh died.

Alleged shooting of ASAP Relli by ASAP Rocky

On April 20, 2022, ASAP Rocky was arrested by LAPD officers at the

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for a shooting incident which took place six months beforehand in Hollywood on November 6, 2021; he was released on bond shortly after. It was reported that the person shot, who survived the incident, was ASAP Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron. ASAP Rocky was found not guilty on February 18, 2025.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Singles

Other charted songs

Music videos

Awards and nominations

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References

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