A$AP Yams, a founding member of the A$AP Mob, has died at the age of 26.
The circumstances of his death are still unknown but fellow A$AP Mob members like A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg sorrowfully confirmed his passing on social media Sunday (Jan. 18) morning.
R.I.P YAMS, I LOVE YOU BROTHER http://t.co/Fa90bN68yr
— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) January 18, 2015
So Great But too early
— FERG (@ASAPferg) January 18, 2015
R.i.P Bro see you in paradise #asapferg #asapmob #cozyboy #yamborgini #yamz http://t.co/vj9UlYfUDO
— FERG (@ASAPferg) January 18, 2015
Born Steven Rodriguez, A$AP Yams was known as one the prominent members of the hip-hop Tumblr community and a charismatic presence in the genre. In discussing his role in the A$AP Mob, Yams famously told the New York Times, “Rocky’s like Luke Skywalker and I’m Yoda.”
The hip-hop community spent Sunday morning offering its respect and condolences.
Damn. RIP @ASAPYams
— Mac (@MacMiller) January 18, 2015
Damn. RIP @ASAPYams
— Mac (@MacMiller) January 18, 2015
Rest in peace Yams. A$AP is family.
— Drizzy (@Drake) January 18, 2015
Damn RIP Young Yams…
— #BRON2ON (@ActionBronson) January 18, 2015
A.S.A.P YAMS should be remembered as a leader, an innovator and most importantly as an important part of NYC youth culture.
— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2015
Sitting here crying for the dude yams – Lil B
— Lil B From The Pack (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) January 18, 2015
REST IN PEACE TO MY NIGGA YAMS. BRO. THIS SHIT IS FUCK. MAN. I PRAY FOR MY ASAP FAM. MANNNNN
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) January 18, 2015
This is a developing story, we will continue to update as more information becomes available.
A$AP Yams Dies: Founding Member Of A$AP Mob Dead At The Age of 26 was originally published on theurbandaily.com