Rakim's reaction after finding out ASAP named after him
Have you heard of A$AP Rocky?
Nah.
He’s a young rapper coming out of Harlem. When he was born, his parents named him Rakim, after you.
Wow. I’ll keep my eye on him. It’s our 25th anniversary for Paid in Fulland longevity in the rap game is a little short, but it’s a blessing to be around and somewhat relevant today and to have influence on different people and artists. Besides my kids, it keeps me going. To the know the love that I get and the impact that I have on the game, it’s a blessing. My kids listen to rap, so I try to keep up with as much as I can.
To see young artists coming out today, I’m always interested in seeing their struggle: Where they come from, what got ‘em into rap, why they love it, and what they stand for.
To see young artists coming out today, I’m always interested in seeing their struggle: Where they come from, what got ‘em into rap, why they love it, and what they stand for. Everybody’s not gon' be “conscious this” or “pro that” or “this and that,” but everybody got a story.
It’s interesting knowing half of my story is what made me who I am. So to hear other rappers, the first thing I am is curious. I wonder, "What's that brother’s vibe? What has he been through? What pushes him?” To me, sometimes things outside of rap inspire me to rap. It’s interesting to know what makes other people check the method to they madness.