Always Strive And Prosper: A$AP Yams' Quotes To Live By

BYLayne WeissUpdated on November 28, 2022580 Views

We look back at how A$AP Yams lived his life through quotes from the late manager, A&R and executive producer.

On Sunday January 18, 2015, the hip-hop community lost yet another young genius. Steven Rodriguez, better known as A$AP Yams, died suddenly at the age of 26.

Yams leaves behind an unparalleled passion and business savvy. He was the type of person who used his success to help make others successful. He believed that everyone should Always Strive And Prosper. He lived by those words. He also leaves behind some unforgettable words of wisdom about wrestling, music, drug culture, and everything in between. To pay homage to A$AP Yams, HotNewHipHop has compiled a list of his most memorable quotes, culled from interviews and his twitter page alike. Check out some Yams wisdom in the following page.

Rest In Peace.

About The Author

Layne Weiss

<b>Contributor</b> Layne Weiss is a writer, hip hop head and self proclaimed nerd. A newbie to Nashville, Tennessee, Layne contributes features and lists to HotNewHipHop. Her passion for Hip Hop culture began at a young age when her father helped her cultivate a love for Motown music. In addition to writing, Layne is a lover of kale smoothies, yoga, fitness, Sailor Moon, Tokidoki, and changing her hair color as often as possible. <strong>Favorite hip-hop artists:</strong> J Dilla, The Roots, N.E.R.D, Common, A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Biggie, Tupac, CyHi The Prynce, Jhene Aiko, Tyler The Creator, Remy Ma, World's Fair