As the Hip Hop industry mourns the death of fallen co founder A$AP Yams, A$AP Rocky took some time to discuss his thoughts on the tragedy, while debuting his big acting role in ‘Dope’ during the Sun Dance Film Festival.
As the Hip Hop industry mourns the death of fallen co founder A$AP Yams, A$AP Rocky took some time to discuss his thoughts on the tragedy, while debuting his big acting role in ‘Dope’ during the Sun Dance Film Festival.
Though it’s been 4 days since the tragic passing of A$AP Yams, little to no details surrounding the cause of death have come out. Speculation has named a battle with addiction to a codeine and Xanax combo, while others close to him are blaming Yams’ severe sleep apnea as the culprit, but neither have yet to be confirmed or denied. Though they didn’t provide any more details as to why, the NYPD has at least helped to answer the “how,” shedding some light as to the sequence of events that led up to the tragedy. In a statement to The FADER, the NYPD press relations office revealed that Yams’ roommate found him laying down unconscious and unresponsive early on Sunday morning, then called 911. He was taken to Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn with “no apparent signs of trauma.” “Following the examination, the cause and manner of death are pending further studies,” their spokesperson said. More details will be revealed within the next few weeks. Our prayers are with the Mob!
While details surrounding the death of 26-year-old A$AP Mob founder A$AP Yams are still unclear, early reports and rumors are suggesting an overdose of the deadly combination of codeine (prescription cough syrup) and Xanax pills. Though fellow Mob member A$AP Ant says an overdose is not the case, it doesn’t rule out the drugs completely, as there can be deadly side effects from withdrawals of codeine as well. In recent years, Yams attempted to kick the habit in rehab, reportedly at the urge of his best friend Rocky, who stopped his lean use in 2013. Yams documented his struggles in a Tumblr post, revealing seizures and more, but his final tweet was sadly and ironically about the very same drug, as he wrote, “BODEINE BRAZY.” (Both available in the gallery.) Whatever the case, Yams was a visionary gone WAY too soon, and our prayers are with his family and the entire Mob right now. IFWT will keep you updated as more details become available.
Today we celebrate the life of one of the most amazing, influential people to have ever walked this earth, Martin Luther King Jr. It’s been decades and his words and message still resonate to this day. Thank you for everything you have done for civil rights and equality! Check out Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech below. RIP, MLK!
November 22, 2014 12-year-old Tamir Rice was shot and killed by Cleveland police officer, Timothy Loehmann. Rice was carrying a toy gun and Loehmann instantly reacted with deadly force. Since the fatal shooting, The Cleveland Division of Police has taken up an investigation involving excessive force from officers, however they are now hoping to hand the investigation of Tamir Rice’s death over to the Cuyahoga County sheriff’s office. Hit the jump for the details.