A$AP Yams, who once described his role in the A$AP Mob as Yoda to A$AP Rocky's Skywalker, has died at age 26. His passing was mentioned early this morning on social media, but so far we haven't received any details on his death.
Yams (Steve Rodriguez) co-founded the collective in 2007, a year before Rocky came aboard. Since then, he's been known for his beats and for the crafting of the Mob's overall strategy.
We send our condolences to Rodriguez's friends and family. See how Hip Hop has reacted to this sad news below.
Rest in peace Yams. A$AP is family. — Drizzy (@Drake) January 18, 2015
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Damn RIP Young Yams... — #BRON2ON (@ActionBronson) January 18, 2015
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RIP Yams.
RIP Yams. this hurts — 2015 Makonnen (@iLoveMakonnen5D) January 18, 2015
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Damn. RIP @ASAPYams — Mac (@MacMiller) January 18, 2015
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So sad about @ASAPYams RIP ! — M.I.A (@MIAuniverse) January 18, 2015
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Luv and condolences for YAMS!!! Always felt when he in the room .... RIP ... — Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) January 18, 2015
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Rwg ASAP Yams. — Cameron (@wizkhalifa) January 18, 2015
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Rip my brother!! Shout out to the whole asap fam!! http://t.co/jGM899SRYU — French Montana (@FrencHMonTanA) January 18, 2015
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Yams was a great spirit . Always wit the jokes good vibes EVERYtime #ripyams
— Wale Folarin (@Wale) January 18, 2015
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