NEW YORK (AP) — A member of the New York-based rap collective that includes A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg has died.
RCA Records and Polo Grounds Music confirmed the death of A$AP Yams, whose real name is Steven Rodriguez. Circumstances of his death were unavailable.
RCA Records said Yams would be remembered for his “vision, humor and dedication” to the members of the A$AP Mob collective. Polo Grounds Music said Yams was “a driving force” in the group and would be missed.
The A$AP Mob collective includes Rocky and Ferg, both Grammy-nominated performers.
Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records shared the following statement:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend A$AP Yams. A true visionary, Yams was a driving force in A$AP Mob. Our condolences go out to his family. He will be truly missed.
– Polo Grounds Music
All of us at RCA Records are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of A$AP Yams. As one of the creative forces behind A$AP Worldwide, Yams’ vision, humor and dedication to the members of A$AP Mob will always be remembered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
– RCA Records
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