NEWS: A$AP Yams Passes Away

A$AP Yams Passes Away

A$AP Yams has reportedly passed away.

Some very tragic news arrives this Sunday morning, as we learn that 26-year-old A$AP Mob founder ASAP Yams has passed away. No details are yet known of the reasons for his death, but many friends and collaborators -- including ASAP rocky and ASAP Ferg -- have shared their condolences on social media.

Yams -- real name Steven Rodriguez -- formed the group in 2007, with Rocky coming on board in 2008. He's always played a large role in the beat selection, and general creative choices in the crew's releases. His RealN--gaTumblr blog was a favorite among critics and artists alike, revealing himself as a tastemaker early on.

HNHH send its condolences out to the friends and family of Yams. We will update you with any details as they arrive.

Below you'll find the messages of many artists who have shared their sympathies and respect for ASAP Yams.

R.I.P YAMS, I LOVE YOU BROTHER

A photo posted by PRETTY FLACKO (@asvpxrocky) on Jan 18, 2015 at 3:53am PST

R.i.P Bro see you in paradise #asapferg #asapmob #cozyboy #yamborgini #yamz

A photo posted by asapferg (@asapferg) on Jan 18, 2015 at 3:13am PST

Rest in peace Yams. A$AP is family.

— Drizzy (@Drake) January 18, 2015

Fuck. RIP Yams. Such a smart, funny and clever dude. This is terrible. So much love to the ASAP fam.

— Quavo Ranchero (@atrak) January 18, 2015

Damn. RIP @ASAPYams

— Mac (@MacMiller) January 18, 2015

Damn RIP Young Yams...

— #BRON2ON (@ActionBronson) January 18, 2015

R.I.P YAMS

— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2015

So sad about @ASAPYams RIP !

— M.I.A (@MIAuniverse) January 18, 2015

Sitting here crying for the dude yams - Lil B

— Lil B From The Pack (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) January 18, 2015

jesus... RIP yams. Like the first dude to post my music in high school and give me the time of day pic.twitter.com/7EIbMasCXP

— ry sremmurd (@ryanhemsworth) January 18, 2015

Wow damn rip yams

— KOOL A.D. (@veeveeveeveevee) January 18, 2015

RIP Yams. Much love to ASAP.

— Clams Casino (@clammyclams) January 18, 2015

RIP Yams.😣 this hurts

— 2015 Makonnen (@iLoveMakonnen5D) January 18, 2015

AUDIO: A$AP Ferg - Fergsomnia Feat. Twista (Prod by Very Rare & DRAM)

A$AP Ferg - Fergsomnia Feat. Twista (Prod by Very Rare & DRAM)

Twista joins A$AP Ferg for some double time fury on "Fergsomnia".

"Lord" was one of the highlights from A$AP Ferg's debut album, Trap Lord, pairing the New York rapper with some of his heroes -- Bone Thugz N Harmony. Ferg begins the track with his manic rap style, before handing things off to Bone Thugs, who proceed to rap as fast as humanly possible.

"Fergsomnia" shares a similar dynamic, but rather than a brooding instrumental, it's backed by some triumphant horn samples, and Twista steps in for the furious double time.

MIXTAPE: A$AP Ferg - Ferg Forever (Hosted By DJ Drama)

A$AP Ferg has been hinting at a DJ Drama-hosted mixtape for a minute now, and he's now revealed the details of the project. Ferg Forever is the title of the tape, with a logo that was designed by the ASAP rapper's late father.

"My father created this logo. When he died I vowed that I would take this logo and name to a new height," Ferg wrote on Instagram. 

The new tape has arrived as promised, just in time for your weekend. The tape features tourmate YG, Big Sean, SZA, fellow A$AP member Nast, Crystal Caines and more. 

Listen/download. Let us know what you think.

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