ASAP Ferg, born on October 20, 1988, in Harlem, New York, is the stage name of Darold Ferguson Jr. He is a rapper, songwriter, and fashion enthusiast best known for his strong presence in the hip-hop collective A$AP Mob.
Darold Ferguson Jr., known professionally as A$AP Ferg, was raised in Harlem. His father, Darold Ferguson Sr., owned a boutique where he printed shirts and logos for major record labels, including Bad Boy Records. He also worked with prominent artists such as Heavy D and Bell Biv DeVoe. These early connections to the music and fashion industries had a lasting influence on Ferg, eventually steering him toward a career in both fields.
After the death of his father, Ferg turned to fashion and entrepreneurship. In 2006, at the age of 18, he launched his own clothing and jewelry line called Devoni Clothing. Leveraging his father's industry ties, he quickly found success, producing high-end accessories—including custom belts—for celebrities such as Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown, and Diggy Simmons. This early business endeavor showcased his eye for style and gave him continued exposure within the entertainment world.
Ferg's entry into music began in 2007 when he helped form the A$AP Mob, a Harlem-based hip-hop collective that also included A$AP Rocky. The crew quickly gained underground traction for their gritty lyrical content and distinctive style. Ferg's first significant musical breakthrough came with A$AP Mob's 2012 track "Lord$ Never Worry," which garnered more than 2 million online views and was ranked one of the "50 Best Songs of 2012" by Complex Magazine.
In 2013, A$AP Ferg signed a solo record deal with Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records. Later that year, he released his debut studio album, Trap Lord, which launched him into national prominence. The album debuted at #2 on the US Rap chart, #4 on the US R&B chart, and #9 on the Billboard 200, selling 46,000 copies in its first week.
Key tracks from the album include "Work" and "Shabba," the latter featuring fellow A$AP Mob member A$AP Rocky. The album's success also earned Ferg the "Rookie of the Year" award at the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, further establishing his place in the music industry.
| Birth Date: | 20 Oct, 1988 |
| Age: | 31 yrs |
| Occupations: | Rapper Singer Songwriter Record producer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Harlem |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American rapper from New York |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
