Steven Rodriguez, better know as A$AP Yams to Hip Hop World, has passed away at the age of 26. Yams is known for his incredible and unique style, but most importantly for playing a key role in founding A$AP Mob in the late 2000s.
The Hip Hop community is definitely in shock with this one, with Yams only being 26 years old. Details about the cause of death are currently unknown.
Read below as rappers and friends mourn the loss of a friend and idol.
when i die i want my eulogy read to ja rule liven it up instrumental
— …… (@ASAPYams) January 2, 2012
http://t.co/aTxPSqLwsn gonna miss you bro
— FERG (@ASAPferg) January 18, 2015
RIP @ASAPYams
— A$AP MOB (@ASAPMOB) January 18, 2015
R.I.P YAMS, I LOVE YOU BROTHER http://t.co/Fa90bN68yr
— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) January 18, 2015
Upon hearing the tragic news of A$AP Yams death, rappers went on Twitter to express their condolences (see below).
We want to send our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Yams’ family and the whole A$AP Mob crew. May he rest in peace.
