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$AP Mob, Yams famously told the New York Times, “Rocky’s like Luke Skywalker and I’m Yoda.”
This is a developing story, we will continue to update as more information becomes available.
Founding Member Of A$AP Mob Dead At The Age Of 26 was originally published on theurbandaily.com