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Last week, a drug overdose was revealed to have been the cause of A$AP Yam's untimely death. The A$AP Mob founder overdosed on an acute mixed drug intoxication with both opiates and benzodiazepine were found in his system. The death was ruled an accident. Yams was found unresponsive in his Brooklyn apartment on the morning of January 18 and was taken to Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, where he was pronounced dead. Now his friend and colleague A$AP Rocky is opening up about the news. -
A$AP Yams Cause Of Death Ruled Accidental Drug Overdose
Steven "A$AP Yams" Rodriguez, mastermind behind New York's A$AP Mob passed away earlier this year, and now and accidental drug overdose has been revealed as the cause of his death, according to New York City's chief medical examiner (via The New York Times). The 26-year-old, who is helped A$AP Rocky rise to fame, overdosed on an acute mixed drug intoxication. Both opiates and benzodiazepine were found in his system. The death was ruled an accident. -
A$AP Yams Speaks From Beyond The Grave On TyY's New Single "Chamber Lock" [LISTEN]
The late A$AP Yams speaks to from beyond the grave on A$AP TyY's new single "Chamber Lock." The song kicks off with a voicemail left by Yams. -
A$AP Rocky Movie 'Dope' Sells for $7 Million at Sundance Film Festival
Dope, a movie starring A$AP Rocky that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival over the weekend, reportedly secured a distribution deal for $7 million. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Open Road Films beat out The Weinstein Company for the film, which also features Zoë Kravitz and Blake Anderson of Workaholics. There's been a decent amount of buzz coming from Park City, Utah, about the movie. -
A$AP Yams Death: A$AP Ant Denies Overdose Involved, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg Pay Tribute on Instagram
The world is still looking for answers in the death of A$AP Yams, one of the founders of the A$AP Mob who passed away at the age of 26 over the weekend. Many, including Music Times, wondered out loud if the death was tied to his admitted problems with Xanax and codeine. A$AP Ant, a member of the hip-hop collective, actively denied this allegation in an interview with Vlad.tv yesterday. -
A$AP Yams Dead: A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg Pay Tribute to A$AP Mob Founder on Instagram...No Cause of Death Given Yet
Sad news for hip-hop fans the world over as social media reports indicate that Steven "A$AP Yams" Rodriguez of New York's A$AP Mob has died. Both of the group's best known stars, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg posted tributes to the performer on Instagram but a cause of death has yet to be provided. -
A$AP Rocky Has 30 Songs Completed for Upcoming Album According to Joey Fatts: 'Long.Live.A$AP' Follow-Up on the Way
Fans are anxiously awaiting the release of A$AP Rocky's second solo album, the follow-up to 2013's Long.Live.A$AP. Collaborator and Long Beach rapper Joey Fatts spoke to XXL recently to assure admirers that Rocky has plenty of material for the record. Fatts knows this because he has a guest spot on a track or two. -
Drake Crashes A$AP Mob's Red Bull 30 Days In Los Angeles Show, Performs ILOVEMAKONNEN's "Tuesday" [WATCH]
A$AP Mob closed out Red Bull's 30 Days In Los Angeles concert series last night at Palladium. The New York City rap collective performed hits from their catalog and brought out a surprise guest: Drake. The Toronto rapper performed his crowd-pleasing verse from ILOVEMAKONNEN's breakout hit "Tuesday." Footage from the show has been popping up on social media (via HotNewHipHop). The evening also featured performances from Tink, Alexis Krauss (Sleigh Bells), and Saba. -
A$AP Ferg Announces Upcoming Mixtape With DJ Drama Ahead of New Album, A$AP Mob Collaboration Shelved Indefinitely
The A$AP Mob collaboration album may be shelved indefinitely but A$AP Ferg has been hard at work on his new album and he just announced an upcoming mixtape with DJ Drama as fans anticipate his LP. -
A$AP Yams Talks Mob Album Delay, Calls 2014 Worst Year In Rap After Rocky Takes Shots At Hood By Air, Been Trill
Fans have been patiently waiting for an A$AP Mob album but according to A$AP Yams, it won't be happening anytime soon as the album has been delayed indefinitely. During a recent interview, Yams called 2014 the worst year of rap and discussed plans for the rap collective following A$AP Rocky's shots at Hood By Air and Been Trill. -
A$AP Mob Cancels Collaboration Album, A$AP Yams Confirms Other Solo Projects
It looks like the collaboration album Lord by members of A$AP Mob has been shelved for the time being. -
Kanye West and Crowd Banter Gone Bad: Featuring Axl Rose, A$AP Rocky and...Barbara Streisand?
Most fan interaction from stage is a good thing...outside of Kanye West's recent complaint about handicapped concertgoers. Bands prostrate themselves before their fans ("You're the best crowd we've ever seen! Really!") and toss out guitar picks and other innocent and grateful displays. But occasionally performers are less than pleased with those in the audience.
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