A$AP Yams Unexpected Passing is Mourned by Hip-Hop Community
In the wake of sad news that A$AP Yams, a founding member of the popular rap group A$AP Mob, has passed away, the Hip-Hop community has taken to Twitter to mourn and celebrate his awesome life and accomplishments within the genre.
He founded A$AP Mob in 2007 with A$AP Bari and A$AP Illz, with A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg joining soon after. Although A$AP Rocky is undoubtedly the leading star of the clique, Yams played a crucial role as a mastermind behind the scenes.
Various artist including Drake, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg and others have taken to Twitter to remember A$AP Yams and the impact he's had on several artists and Hip-Hop in general. Check out what each artist had to say below.
R.I.P A$AP YAMS!
Rest in peace Yams. A$AP is family.— Drizzy (@Drake) January 18, 2015
R.I.P YAMS, I LOVE YOU BROTHER http://t.co/Fa90bN68yr — LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) January 18, 2015
RIP A$AP YAMS, a true visionary and hero to many Sending my love and support to the A$AP family during this troubling time.
— Scott Mescudi (@KidCudi) January 18, 2015
Man very sad to hear about Yams, good dude. Prayers go out the his family and A$AP mob — Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) January 18, 2015
Rwg ASAP Yams.— Cameron (@wizkhalifa) January 18, 2015
DEAR WORLD WE LOST OUR LEADER TODAY. PRAY FOR US WE COULD REALLY USE IT — EL SUCIO GUAPO (@ASVPNVST) January 18, 2015
R.I.P YAMS— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2015
A.S.A.P YAMS should be remembered as a leader, an innovator and most importantly as an important part of NYC youth culture. — AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2015
May he rest in peace. My condolences go out to his family and the rest of the ASAPMOB.— AZEALIA BANKS (@AZEALIABANKS) January 18, 2015
Sitting here crying for the dude yams - Lil B — Lil B From The Pack (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) January 18, 2015
Damn RIP Young Yams...— #BRON2ON (@ActionBronson) January 18, 2015
JOEY FATTS ASTON MATTHEWS VINCE STAPLES ASAP YAMS. CUTTHROAT BOYS. — Vince Staples (@vincestaples) January 18, 2015
Luv and condolences for YAMS!!! Always felt when he in the room .... RIP ...— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) January 18, 2015
Damn. RIP @ASAPYams— Mac (@MacMiller) January 18, 2015
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