A$AP TyY

A$AP TyY

Tyrone Walker (born May 21, 1990), known professionally as ASAP TyY (stylized A$AP TyY), is an American rapper from the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. He is a member of the Harlem, New York based hip hop collective A$AP Mob (including, most notably, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg), from which he adopted his "A$AP" moniker. TyY's singles "O Well" and "Chamber Lock" feat. A$AP Yams" in 2015, as well as "Remain the Same" in 2016, were the first to be featured on major blogs and publications. 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. His most popular song was titled "Trump", a track aimed at the would-be President of the United States would draw ire from Trump supporters and praise from the President's detractors. In early 2017, TyY had his first headline 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. 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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