A$AP TyY
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| Birth name | Tyrone S Walker |
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May 21, 1990 Harlem, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Website | www |
Tyrone Walker (born May 21, 1990), known by his stage name ASAP TyY (stylized as A$AP TyY), is an American rapper, fashion designer and artist from the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. He is a member of the New York based hip hop collective A$AP Mob (including, most notably, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg), from which he adopted his "A$AP" moniker.
Though he had experienced relative success throughout the beginning of his musical career, it was not until the release of singles "O Well" and "Chamber Lock" feat. A$AP Yams" in 2015, as well as "Remain the Same" in 2016, where TyY began to truly garner a following. His features on hip hop websites such as HotNewHipHop and Complex would serve as a precursor for TyY before releasing his debut mixtape, BEST KEPT SECRET in April 2016. After the release of the 19-track mixtape, TyY went on to release four more singles; these would include, "Like Me" (featuring the Korean rappersBewhY & Cjamm) and his breakout single "Trump", a track aimed at the would-be President of the United States, that has since received over 1,500,000 views on Youtube. In early 2017, TyY headlined his first concert tour, performing throughout Europe and the United Kingdom.
In addition to music, TyY has also taken part in fashion, art, and street culture. An avid dirt bike fan, TyY popularized the Bike Life subculture of New York City. Followers of Bike Life are infamous for the dangerous stunts they perform while riding their four-wheelers and dirt bikes on the busy streets of Manhattan. Utilizing his platform as a rapper and rider, TyY would release his first ever art exhibit in 2014, as well as 2 signature ski-goggles, for which he partnered with the Brooklyn-based designer, KidSuper.
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