ASAP Rocky

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/asap-rocky

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was ASAP Rocky born?October 3, 1988
2. Where was ASAP Rocky born?Harlem, New York City
3. What is ASAP Rocky known for?Pioneering cloud rap, influential fashion sense, and multidisciplinary creative entrepreneurship
4. What is the creative agency founded?AWGE (2014)
5. What is the grammy award nominations?2

Cloud Rap: A subgenre of hip hop characterized by atmospheric, often ethereal beats and introspective lyrics, popularized by ASAP Rocky.
Billboard 200: A weekly music chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks the 200 most popular albums and EPs in the United States.
RIAA Certification: A system used by the Recording Industry Association of America to certify albums and singles that have reached certain sales thresholds (e.g., Gold, Platinum, Diamond).
Multidisciplinary Creative Agency: A company that offers a wide range of creative services, including music, fashion, art, and design, often working with diverse clients and projects.