The A$Ap Rocky Braids

A Big Part of Rocky’s Looks Are His Distinctive Hairstyles (The Rapper Even Had the Gucci G Braided into His Hair Once) but His Signature Braids Hold a Sentimental Meaning Too.

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Born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, the Rapper from Harlem Had a Tough Childhood with a Father in Jail, Hopping Between Homeless Shelters and Selling Drugs to Make Ends Meet, Before He Joined the A$Ap Mob Collective and Made It Big as a Rapper, per Village Voice.

Rihanna and A$Ap Rocky, the Ultimate Power Couple

Rocky and Barbadian Singer Rihanna’s Relationship Began in 2020, per Elle, and They Now Share Two Sons, Rza and Riot Rose.

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Rocky’s New Position at Puma Isn’t His First Time Designing for a Brand. the Fashion Fanatic Rapper Has Previously Collaborated with Designers Like Raf Simons, Co-Creative Director at Prada, and Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director at Loewe.

The First Person of Colour for Dior Homme

Rocky’s New Position at Puma Isn’t His First Time Designing for a Brand. the Fashion Fanatic Rapper Has Previously Collaborated with Designers Like Raf Simons, Co-Creative Director at Prada, and Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director at Loewe.

His Obsession with Designer Raf Simons

Rocky’s New Position at Puma Isn’t His First Time Designing for a Brand. the Fashion Fanatic Rapper Has Previously Collaborated with Designers Like Raf Simons, Co-Creative Director at Prada, and Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director at Loewe.

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Rocky’s Personal Style Is Eclectic and Often Experimental. He Doesn’t Shy Away from Traditionally Feminine Pieces Like Skirts, Pearl Necklaces or Headscarves.

The Face of Yuppie-Core

Rocky’s Personal Style Is Eclectic and Often Experimental. He Doesn’t Shy Away from Traditionally Feminine Pieces Like Skirts, Pearl Necklaces or Headscarves.

His Extensive Collection of Purses

On a Date Night out with Rihanna to Celebrate His 35Th Birthday Earlier This Month, A$Ap Flaunted a Bottega Veneta ‘Fit – a Staple Brand in His Wardrobe – a Head Full of Pearls, and the Brand’s Distinctive Andiamo Handbag.

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The Bubblegum Pink Bag Is Another Addition to the Singer’s Collection of Impressive and Expensive Purses, per Vogue.

How A$Ap Rocky Became a Fashion Icon: Rihanna’s Baby Daddy Flaunts Gucci G Braids, Became the Face of Dior Homme, Made Yuppie-Core Cool – and Was Just Named Creative Director for a Puma Partnership

By Alexander Ross

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

How A$Ap Rocky Became a Fashion Icon: Rihanna’s Baby Daddy Flaunts Gucci G Braids, Became the Face of Dior Homme, Made Yuppie-Core Cool – and Was Just Named Creative Director for a Puma Partnership

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

From Wearing a Designer Quilt to the Met Gala to a Head Full of Pearls at the Rolling Loud Festival in Miami, the Hip-Hop Star Is Always Experimental and Expressive.

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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