A$AP Rocky Discusses Bringing Harlem to SoHo

Fresh off the release of his single “F*ckin’ Problem” and appearances in a FIFA Soccer ‘13

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Fresh off the release of his single “F*ckin’ Problem” and appearances in a FIFA Soccer ‘13 commercial, the 10th anniversary party for adidas Originals‘ SoHo storefront and the latest episode of The Butcher’s Block web series – not to mention the release of his tee and tank collection at KarmaloopA$AP Rocky sat down for a candid one-on-one with Hard Knock TV. Down-to-earth and forthcoming as always, the rising hip-hop superstar shared his thoughts on homophobia in urban communities, living in a homeless shelter as a child, and the affect of his older brother’s passing in addition to topics like music’s inspirational contributions to society and more. Shedding further light on his rags-to-riches story, additional footage of Rocky’s interview with Hard Knock TV can be seen here.

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