A$AP Rocky Covers Billboard Magazine’s May Issue

For his Billboard cover story, out Friday, May 1, A$AP Rocky explains there are two distinct types of rappers — celebrities and artists. The 26-year old star knows exactly which category he falls under.

“I’m famous, I’m popular — I’m just not a celebrity. I’m an artist,” Rocky (born Rakim Mayers) tells Billboard. “In my 60s, I don’t want to be just remembered as that kid from back in the day that had cool shit.”

For now, though, the Harlem native has plenty of it. As he readies his highly-anticipated sophomore studio album At. Long. Last. A$AP. (due May 12 on RCA), Rocky is fresh off his cinematic debut in the Sundance hit Dope and has his hands full with high-fashion endeavors. In his cover story interview, he waxes poetic on his taste in clothing and explains why we might not be seeing him in a film for some time. Rocky far exceeds the rapper’s typical job description; he’s a psychedelic free spirit who’s got a mind for business too. Here are five things we learned about this true Renaissance man:

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