ASAP TyY facts for kids

Quick facts for kids A$AP TyY
A$AP TyY in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Tyrone S. Walker
Also known as	A$AP TyY
Born	(1990-05-21) May 21, 1990 (age 35) Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter fashion designer record producer
Associated acts	A$AP Mob Fat Trel OG Maco Lamont Sincere

Tyrone S. Walker (born May 21, 1990), known as A$AP TyY, is an American rapper. He comes from the Harlem area of Manhattan, New York City. In 2014, he joined the hip hop group ASAP Mob. From this group, he got his "A$AP" name.

He is famous for his songs "O Well" and "Chamber Lock" (with A$AP Yams) from 2015. Another popular song is "Remain the Same" from 2016. His first collection of songs, called BEST KEPT SECRET (2016), had 19 tracks. It was available as a free download. After the 2016 United States Presidential election, he released a song called "Trump." This song shared his strong feelings about the election's winner.

Besides music, Walker is also involved in fashion, art, and street culture. He loves dirt bikes and helped make the "Bike Life" culture popular in New York City. Using his fame as a musician and a dirt bike rider, Walker showed his first art exhibit in 2014. He also released two special pairs of ski-goggles.

A$AP TyY's Music Journey

How His Music Career Started (2012–2014)

By early 2012, TyY was well-known as a biker in Harlem. He used this fame to release his first song. This song was a team-up with Young Money Yawn. It was called "Comme Des Fawk Down" and came out in early 2014.

His First Mixtape: Best Kept Secret (2015–2016)

Even though he was famous before rapping, TyY's music career really took off in 2015. In early 2015, TyY released the song "Chamber Lock." It had an introduction from his friend, A$AP Yams, who was a founder of ASAP Mob. After "Chamber Lock," TyY made his next song, "O Well," on June 2, 2015. Then he released "Remain the Same" in February 2016. All three of these songs were on TyY's first mixtape, "BEST KEPT SECRET." This mixtape came out on April 13, 2016.

Touring Europe (2016–2017)

After his first mixtape came out, TyY released three more songs. These were "Bust It Open" on September 21, "Trump" on November 7, and "Like Me" with BewhY on December 28. In early 2017, because his recent projects were successful, TyY went on his first tour. It was a 5-day tour in three countries: Paris, Amsterdam, and London.

Working with A$AP Mob: Cozy Tapes Vol. 2

On August 25, 2017, ASAP Mob released their second studio album. It was called Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy. The album was released by ASAP Worldwide, Polo Grounds Music, and RCA Records.

TyY was featured on the eighth song, which was called "Get the Bag." Other artists on this song included ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Ant, ASAP Nast, Playboi Carti, and Smooky Margielaa.

His Mixtape: Troubles of the World

On April 19, 2018, TyY released his own mixtape/album, Troubles of The World. The songs on this album featured artists like OG Maco, Lamont Sincere, A$AP Ant, and Macca Wiles.

Beyond Music: Fashion and Bike Life

Fashion Designs

On December 16, 2016, TyY worked with a designer from Brooklyn named KidSuper. They created a special pair of ski-goggles together. These goggles had the ASAP Mob and KidSuper logos on them. The idea for the goggles came from the "Bike Life" style. People in this culture often wear goggles when riding ATVs through New York City streets.

In the summer of 2017, TyY launched several fashion collections with different brands. A big moment was during Paris Fashion Week. TyY teamed up with Guntas, a designer from Milan. Their clothing line was a main part of Guntas's Spring 2018 collection.

The Bike Life Culture

TyY is well-known for helping to make the "Bike Life" subculture popular. This culture in Harlem is all about loving ATVs and dirt bikes. Riders enjoy riding them on the streets of New York. The NYPD (New York City Police Department) has said they don't approve, because these vehicles are not allowed on city streets. However, the group continues to ride even today.

Discography

Mixtapes

Singles

Guest appearances

Music videos

Images for kids

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  A$AP TyY performing during his headline European tour at The Old Blue Last in London, UK.

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  ASAP TyY from the ASAP Mob in 2016.