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    Rakim Mayers (born October 3, 1988), better known by his stage name ASAP Rocky (stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper from Harlem, New York City. He is a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. Rocky released his debut mixtape Live. Love. ASAP, in 2011 to critical acclaim. The success of his mixtape led to a record deal with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music Entertainment. He subsequently recorded his 2013 debut album Long. Live. ASAP, which was also well received by critics and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
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  • @Daiin0
    @Daiin0 3 роки тому +9353

    A$AP and Oxford is the most random crossover lmao

  • @presentmic3605
    @presentmic3605 3 роки тому +4201

    In the streets he came and saw
    In oxford he approached and observed

  • @shorouqtahraoui
    @shorouqtahraoui 4 роки тому +6446

    Asap rocky : if i **** three times imma wife her
    Oxford Professors : *invite him for a speech immediately*

    • @mariamiah7747
      @mariamiah7747 4 роки тому +2

      Shorouq Tahraoui DYDJFYJDYHDTHSFHD

    • @shorouqtahraoui
      @shorouqtahraoui 4 роки тому +40

      @@mariamiah7747 my reaction when i saw this video

    • @mariamiah7747
      @mariamiah7747 4 роки тому +4

      Nix dA what is

    • @randomsockpuppet
      @randomsockpuppet 4 роки тому +61

      Shorouq Tahraoui yall fake fans if that’s what you think of when you see rocky

    • @shorouqtahraoui
      @shorouqtahraoui 4 роки тому +85

      @@randomsockpuppet who said we fans

  • @chrysaorglamdring6819
    @chrysaorglamdring6819 3 роки тому +889

    Yall aint appreciating the interviewer. Dude really did his research and asked educated questions

    • @JacobMathew
      @JacobMathew 3 роки тому +16

      Wordd

    • @drez420
      @drez420 3 роки тому +9

      I wouldn’t call it research. More like just being an experienced public figure/artist.

    • @sochiolympics8427
      @sochiolympics8427 3 роки тому +22

      It’s fucking Oxford, what do you expect

    • @coolkitty1356
      @coolkitty1356 3 роки тому

      maybe the audience is actaully a false audience. like HIM asa false artist. WHAT

    • @rakshay-jain
      @rakshay-jain 3 роки тому +1

      @@sochiolympics8427 but he still deserves appreciation!!

  • @Bilal-lp8mv
    @Bilal-lp8mv 7 років тому +14154

    He makes me want to brush my teeth for an hour non stop

    • @aduken762
      @aduken762 7 років тому +803

      Professor Finesser he got that private expensive dentist but he prolly brush his teeth with some special unreleased designer toothpaste😂

    • @nellyuchiha5155
      @nellyuchiha5155 6 років тому +300

      Young Saint Laurent them teeth been white even before he was famous

    • @moccisimo
      @moccisimo 5 років тому +56

      why? his teeth looks clean

    • @Adam-ok2is
      @Adam-ok2is 5 років тому +60

      exactly

    • @sierramclaughlin1324
      @sierramclaughlin1324 5 років тому +27

      dont forget to floss too

  • @mrxxg2870
    @mrxxg2870 6 років тому +6180

    Rocky started speaking before anybody asked him anything 😂😂😂

  • @milltenn1422
    @milltenn1422 3 роки тому +201

    They let rocky hold that mic for fourteen minutes without telling him he don't need it

    • @j.b.4614
      @j.b.4614 2 роки тому +8

      Why did they wait so long?

  • @dangeroussneeze66
    @dangeroussneeze66 2 роки тому +171

    Rakim is a perfect example of how a man should be: A mix of street smart, intelligence, respect, and gangsta. He's funny too.

  • @christianserrano7344
    @christianserrano7344 8 років тому +5259

    his mom must be so freaking proud

    • @hauntedhouse1418
      @hauntedhouse1418 8 років тому +6

      his dad died.

    • @playzombies2893
      @playzombies2893 7 років тому +333

      +Haunted House ???

    • @darzaty8733
      @darzaty8733 7 років тому +77

      Haunted House that's asap Ferg, you uncultured swine. it was Rockys brother that passed

    • @hauntedhouse1418
      @hauntedhouse1418 7 років тому +25

      lil peep shawty yooo take it easy his dad did pass away jus google it.

    • @johnnydw7594
      @johnnydw7594 5 років тому +62

      Draco Arzaty his dad did die you uncultured swine

  • @RobXDandy
    @RobXDandy 7 років тому +4969

    thats a nice ass suit he got on

    • @RobXDandy
      @RobXDandy 7 років тому +83

      Harambae easily knowing him the jacket probably 15k

    • @kvngfilms
      @kvngfilms 7 років тому +65

      yall are wild under 10 K for the whole suit! Imma say dior or apc ...4/5 racks

    • @whoisclax
      @whoisclax 7 років тому +49

      I know this is old but its a dior suit and probably about 5k maybe abit less

    • @whoisclax
      @whoisclax 7 років тому +7

      Lukeroscoe123 I have no idea but i wouldn't be surprised if it's Givenchy or something

    • @martaavlas7970
      @martaavlas7970 7 років тому +83

      plz dont touch my raf

  • @oceanark77
    @oceanark77 3 роки тому +591

    This young man is extreamly intelligent & so calm & well spoken. Proud of him for not being brainwashed by HollyWood!

    • @user-fm3xr9yz3i
      @user-fm3xr9yz3i 3 роки тому +6

      😂

    • @tidalwave4961
      @tidalwave4961 3 роки тому +3

      @@user-fm3xr9yz3i 🤣😂

    • @SuperLoveSafari
      @SuperLoveSafari 2 роки тому +14

      He is just being himself. If only everybody in the world can be themselves what a wonderful world it would be.

    • @willjackson4596
      @willjackson4596 2 роки тому +8

      @@SuperLoveSafari I think things might be a lot more chaotic if everyone acted how they want to act. With nothing to hold you back you could say or do anything, ya know?

    • @nicolewarren2284
      @nicolewarren2284 2 роки тому

      Don't forget charming

  • @zebb8337
    @zebb8337 4 роки тому +185

    imagine being this confident damn

    • @tommichie5402
      @tommichie5402 3 роки тому +20

      Lol seriously. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a video where he looks at all phased or stressed out by anything.

    • @biirdperson2412
      @biirdperson2412 Рік тому

      He really is you can tell he had his fair share of bitches before music 😂

  • @lonewolfnh89
    @lonewolfnh89 8 років тому +7593

    People just don't get it, not many rappers could do this type of interview. They would feel too uncomfortable and out of place. ASAP is one of the few rappers that can go to Oxford and be completely authentic. That's what I like about ASAP, he doesn't buy into that confinement mentality. And no one should, we all have the rights to experience different environment. It's the best way to grow.

    • @lonewolfnh89
      @lonewolfnh89 8 років тому +91

      Calm down. read my previous comment carefully. I said ASAP is one of the "few". Guys like j.cole, kendrick and NAS are obvious candidates. That goes without saying. What I meant is that ASAP can do this interview and be completely raw and authentic. Other rappers can but not all.

    • @cameronalexander7041
      @cameronalexander7041 8 років тому +52

      haile 89 Definitely and for the record off camera he chilled with us and was a genuine authentic positive guy.

    • @cameronalexander7041
      @cameronalexander7041 8 років тому +13

      Casanova Frankenstein lol who are you calling pseudo intellectual pricks please. fall back to behind your v for vendetta mask 😂

    • @jawzy
      @jawzy 8 років тому +102

      hes called rocky not asap lol

    • @hklkjvnmm2814
      @hklkjvnmm2814 8 років тому

      j

  • @byPresto
    @byPresto 8 років тому +5231

    Rocky is prob the only dude i could sit at my computer and watch speak for an hour.

    • @byPresto
      @byPresto 8 років тому

      lol

    • @mfzzpt
      @mfzzpt 8 років тому +11

      +presto if u watch some tupac's interviews you'll think the same for sure

    • @hauntedhouse1418
      @hauntedhouse1418 8 років тому +3

      +Free The Robots R.I.P 47

    • @JUIC3INK
      @JUIC3INK 8 років тому

      hey if anyone got time think you can check my channel out

    • @cb4l_
      @cb4l_ 7 років тому

      Same

  • @wordsofkush
    @wordsofkush 3 роки тому +273

    Energy is stronger than intention.
    Rappers rap, artists are articulate.

    • @Rg-es9kv
      @Rg-es9kv 3 роки тому +4

      Big

    • @user-ff7fg5hu1x
      @user-ff7fg5hu1x 3 роки тому +3

      but most importantly, rappers are artists, just check the golden era in the 90s

    • @nbisho01
      @nbisho01 2 роки тому +8

      Energy and intention are hand in hand

  • @jmaster8968
    @jmaster8968 3 роки тому +98

    “I’m sorry guys, it made me look cool though right?” Legend

  • @user-hx3yq4tx8y
    @user-hx3yq4tx8y 5 років тому +3689

    imagine sneezing and asap stops to say "god bless you!" 52:47

  • @RORYKILLS
    @RORYKILLS 8 років тому +4839

    The focus should be on what he's saying, not on how he's saying it. Picking apart someone's language is the oldest trick in the book in trying to invalidate what a person is saying. If you cannot see past certain words and focus on their meaning then that's a reflection of your level of intelligence, not the person who is talking.

    • @inkyhip458
      @inkyhip458 8 років тому +45

      +Dylan Smith Awesome thought.

    • @most.likely
      @most.likely 8 років тому +3

      👏

    • @SomeInfo-ib3wz
      @SomeInfo-ib3wz 8 років тому +142

      +Dylan Smith 100% it's always the most shallow thinkers I know knit picking about language, grammar, etc.

    • @ohlouda954
      @ohlouda954 8 років тому +7

      +Dylan Smith i agree

    • @Kiana25xx
      @Kiana25xx 8 років тому +7

      Well said 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @Chase_Myles
    @Chase_Myles 4 роки тому +1616

    when an American rapper has more manners than an american President.......and they told us rap made u drug addicts and violent....

    • @connorendres4544
      @connorendres4544 4 роки тому +124

      people always findin ways to throw shit at trump even when he got nothin to do with this

    • @Chase_Myles
      @Chase_Myles 4 роки тому +19

      @@connorendres4544 don't get me wrong man... I hav no problem with the guy.. In fact whole of india except for one religion loves Trump.. Strict actions... Bold moves.. Like our PM... We just hav the problem with his speech... Rest is all good...

    • @connorendres4544
      @connorendres4544 4 роки тому +26

      Chase Myles yeah i know. im indifferent about him. i can tell your not just some crazy person who hates him. I just dont like how everyone has to bring him up when he has nothing to do with what is being talked about. ( not your fault. basically everyone in america does this.)

    • @Chase_Myles
      @Chase_Myles 4 роки тому +14

      @@connorendres4544 u hav to admit... That guy is a comedic goldmine...

    • @connorendres4544
      @connorendres4544 4 роки тому +9

      Chase Myles for sure. I loved when he was looking into buying greenland. He tweeted a picture of trump tower in the middle of greenland and the caption was “ i promise i wont do this to greenland.” funny ass guy

  • @bartpopken5131
    @bartpopken5131 4 роки тому +285

    Anybody else noticing the church clocks ring just when Rocky expresses his point on religion @32:22 damn gotta love that divine sync

  • @Tytrades
    @Tytrades 6 років тому +2672

    Perfect balance of style/slang & professionalism.. I feel like Rocky could really be a teacher or some shit if he wanted to lol

    • @ssalloum11
      @ssalloum11 3 роки тому +11

      Might be facts

    • @noahsmith1344
      @noahsmith1344 2 роки тому

      This the most unconsciously racist thing I’ve ever heard. 🖕

    • @walkingligma6402
      @walkingligma6402 2 роки тому +5

      @@noahsmith1344 eww shut up

    • @noahsmith1344
      @noahsmith1344 2 роки тому

      @@walkingligma6402 why daddy

    • @rolis7745
      @rolis7745 2 роки тому +2

      @@noahsmith1344 where is the racism? Do you even know the meaning of racism?

  • @layzheee
    @layzheee 8 років тому +2432

    I really wanna see Ted Talks invite A$AP Rocky to give a talk

    • @aduken762
      @aduken762 7 років тому +4

      Zhe Ted is a hypocrite so nah

    • @xmikex902x
      @xmikex902x 6 років тому +40

      They won’t do it bc Rocky is a free thinker. TED is too ideologically driven.

    • @kadetheghost3035
      @kadetheghost3035 6 років тому +19

      UFC Armchair Cornerman I mean they got Cudi

    • @BookClubDisaster
      @BookClubDisaster 5 років тому +1

      Ewwwww Ted Talks.

    • @wcnmvp3820
      @wcnmvp3820 4 роки тому

      You pay to do Ted Talks, they don't invite you

  • @hansworst45
    @hansworst45 3 роки тому +66

    "the n-word is inevitable" Asap Rocky, 2015. A true gamer

  • @gfkluy
    @gfkluy 3 роки тому +96

    I admire his energy. Hes just glowing.

  • @pascuzzicombine7001
    @pascuzzicombine7001 7 років тому +2058

    I love how Rocky is so cool in any situation, like when he knows he said something awkward or weird and is able to laugh at himself and everyone laughs along with him.

    • @AmanSingh-wb5tp
      @AmanSingh-wb5tp 4 роки тому +9

      Its because hes likely on some pharmaceutical anxiety reducer

    • @ballistiklekent6541
      @ballistiklekent6541 4 роки тому +13

      Aman Singh what made you think of that?

    • @AmanSingh-wb5tp
      @AmanSingh-wb5tp 4 роки тому +7

      @@ballistiklekent6541 plenty of rappers are on drugs like Xanax and other substances. it allows you to be very "chill"

    • @ballistiklekent6541
      @ballistiklekent6541 4 роки тому +15

      Aman Singh honestly why do you care, I highly doubt it doesn't seem like it, do you just think because he's done drums before? Don't know what your getting at

    • @AmanSingh-wb5tp
      @AmanSingh-wb5tp 4 роки тому +27

      @@ballistiklekent6541 why do YOU care i said that? I can make whatever comment I want.

  • @sivurampfumedzi83
    @sivurampfumedzi83 5 років тому +1937

    Spotify is now the biggest streaming Company.
    Rocky predicted it.

    • @Leven727
      @Leven727 5 років тому +20

      Sivuyisiwe Rampfumedzi Rocky Real asf, like Cudi & Q

    • @akikiaovie
      @akikiaovie 4 роки тому +15

      rocky rocky one of the cooolest men on the planet

    • @HaMpEism
      @HaMpEism 4 роки тому +131

      Not the hardest prediction imo

    • @2slouchy
      @2slouchy 3 роки тому +6

      There’s a difference between record label and streaming platform

    • @Zezam_
      @Zezam_ 3 роки тому

      Shoutout to spotify from sweden, soon we got it up there with ikea and h&m ;)

  • @yonglebongle3700
    @yonglebongle3700 4 роки тому +217

    this guy is so damn attractive holy shit

  • @TheMattJames
    @TheMattJames 4 роки тому +164

    to think he's 26 here, wow...

  • @franciscosalcido8951
    @franciscosalcido8951 8 років тому +1335

    Rocky is the smartest, dopest, most talented dude that I've had the pleasure of being in the studio with. It was a 10 hour session and felt like 30 minutes. Spoke the most realest words and changed my look on a lot of shit. Being just the intern at the time and just being a fly on the wall, he talked to me like I was someone which is rare for any artist to do! I have stories that I'll remember for decades because of this dude.

    • @MrNope-pw7hk
      @MrNope-pw7hk 5 років тому +22

      Francisco Salcido luckyy

    • @eray.1605
      @eray.1605 4 роки тому +2

      Lol thats dope bro

    • @NorthMusicCorner
      @NorthMusicCorner 4 роки тому +11

      Chris M wtf is a ghost producer? That doesn’t make sense.

    • @boomidctv6017
      @boomidctv6017 4 роки тому +1

      That's wavy pray I work in awge🙏🏾

    • @ivemusic
      @ivemusic 4 роки тому +3

      @@NorthMusicCorner .u can pay artists money to produce a trackn for you, they get all the royalties all rights and your name does not come up at all on any sites

  • @savannahrieckmann5294
    @savannahrieckmann5294 8 років тому +1520

    everything about this man is beautiful

    • @nataliegrn1357
      @nataliegrn1357 6 років тому +34

      Savannah Rieckmann My celeb crush for ever and ever

    • @Ludwig1625
      @Ludwig1625 4 роки тому +2

      Pirates, vampires, billionaires, doctors

    • @Proximity-
      @Proximity- 4 роки тому +37

      Train Food What does his race got to do with anything?

    • @Proximity-
      @Proximity- 4 роки тому +23

      radf You were probably raised without getting any education if you think that.

    • @curismo5526
      @curismo5526 4 роки тому +7

      @radf man chill, your SALTY

  • @RCR82
    @RCR82 4 роки тому +75

    I love how he's being himself, humble and showing honor to the college students..... Big ups Rocky

    • @thesliceisright
      @thesliceisright 2 роки тому +3

      Totally. Someone taught him how to show and be respectful and have culture
      ... he just has charisma out the ass . What a dude.

  • @diegomegi7369
    @diegomegi7369 4 роки тому +45

    confidence is SOOOOOO key now-a-days its crazy. mans nails it.

  • @joshuarodriguez4472
    @joshuarodriguez4472 8 років тому +1121

    I just love Rocky's style and demeanor

  • @MeatySmirk
    @MeatySmirk 8 років тому +1544

    He has the prettiest fucking teeth no homo

    • @MeatySmirk
      @MeatySmirk 8 років тому +3

      ***** :)

    • @SRendog
      @SRendog 8 років тому +2

      I've seen you like 3 times in comment sections lmao

    • @MeatySmirk
      @MeatySmirk 8 років тому +25

      +Chi Migo Lol i'm on youtube 24/7 I don't have a life

    • @SRendog
      @SRendog 8 років тому +8

      +MeatySmirk I feel you

    • @arryyam1
      @arryyam1 8 років тому +5

      +MeatySmirk He brushes he's teeth with baking soda apparently

  • @Chance0529
    @Chance0529 2 роки тому +27

    He's so humble , genius , professional and Talented .
    I Love this
    Him and Rihanna are meant to be

  • @silverdove9911
    @silverdove9911 4 роки тому +151

    I watched this whole thing. Let me just say, I think I am on the road to become a fan and I will go listen to his music because he is so well spoken and has a message

  • @Bilal-lp8mv
    @Bilal-lp8mv 7 років тому +1376

    Why did I find this at 2 in the morning when I have to be up at 8 fuuuuuck

    • @idiotsandwich9326
      @idiotsandwich9326 7 років тому +13

      saaammmmeeeeee. its 1:45 and I gotta be up at 7:30

    • @rajdoshi5956
      @rajdoshi5956 7 років тому +15

      Its currently 6am and I haven't slept and I have class in a couple hours

    • @Nicolas-js3yn
      @Nicolas-js3yn 7 років тому

      lmaoooo me asf

    • @CHIEFJAC
      @CHIEFJAC 6 років тому

      Professor Finesser exactly

    • @TheRock-zf3jp
      @TheRock-zf3jp 6 років тому +1

      12:44 am gotta reach school by 8

  • @LugarLatore
    @LugarLatore 8 років тому +1606

    A$AP shut that girl down at the end with his lyrics

  • @kakadu2004
    @kakadu2004 4 роки тому +31

    I love this man, plain and simple. Down to earth, funny, wise, full of love.

  • @KJ-JJK
    @KJ-JJK 4 роки тому +43

    such an openminded inspiring artist. rakim truly is an intelligent man. you can tell out of all the people in that room, he is self made, he worked for everything he’s got and didn’t waste the knowledge he got from it. love him

  • @MammalJNRKhan
    @MammalJNRKhan 5 років тому +1222

    Can we just appreciate that ASAP used bars from that Asian kid in Praise the Lord.

    • @ZUNNI333
      @ZUNNI333 4 роки тому +35

      Haseeb Junior YESS WTF

    • @aa.xviiii
      @aa.xviiii 4 роки тому +8

      What bar?

    • @knightwik
      @knightwik 4 роки тому +4

      wait actually?

    • @anteseke2396
      @anteseke2396 4 роки тому +6

      @sneedly im guessing 1:03:34

    • @MammalJNRKhan
      @MammalJNRKhan 4 роки тому +114

      @@aa.xviiii 'I conquered, I came and I saw' - The Asian Kid
      Now listen to 'Praise the Lord' which came out after this. - Time Stamp 1:03:20

  • @baerschuman111
    @baerschuman111 8 років тому +3319

    real intelligence is social skills and problem solving not book smarts

    • @skyz6239
      @skyz6239 8 років тому +2

      +baer schuman yup

    • @kinglathame
      @kinglathame 8 років тому +483

      +baer schuman actually its both combined

    • @WatchTheThrone23
      @WatchTheThrone23 8 років тому +102

      +baer schuman that's just as short sighted as real intelligence being the latter.

    • @garretd6687
      @garretd6687 8 років тому +20

      +baer schuman Well isn't that one of acquiring that intelligence? You are only seeing this through your own biased perception man created by your own personal problem.

    • @inkyhip458
      @inkyhip458 8 років тому +149

      +baer schuman It's a combination of both. It's the book smart people working synonymously with the problem solvers and social leaders. Dumb comment.

  • @galbisabdi5807
    @galbisabdi5807 4 роки тому +57

    Language is fascinating. ASAP is not only communicating with us through words by also through his demeanour, body language and mannerism. I really loved listening to him.

  • @tonikakujay
    @tonikakujay 2 роки тому +30

    Asap Rocky's responses to questions are so creative and insightful at the same time, amazing how he was able to handle the ever-changing situations while going with the flow

  • @jashnsingh960
    @jashnsingh960 7 років тому +422

    "smokin cigarettes and drinking juice."- A$AP Rocky

  • @RIIXER
    @RIIXER 8 років тому +910

    wow man that ending splited oceans like moses.

  • @mabontlephetla5555
    @mabontlephetla5555 3 роки тому +19

    One of the best interviews I've watched in my life!! And i never get tired of it

  • @ellacloud4092
    @ellacloud4092 3 роки тому +56

    “We’re all real people at the end of the day when all of the lights are off.”

  • @keepoo246810
    @keepoo246810 7 років тому +1700

    Sorry I was too distracted by his beauty to know what happened

  • @joegardiner4220
    @joegardiner4220 7 років тому +700

    First time I heard LSD it put me in that moment when you've dropped with yours pals, you're smoking staring at the nights sky with all the wonder and mystery of the world on your mind. for an artist to be able to make you FEEL those emotions, damn that's some honest talent.

  • @hammershott630
    @hammershott630 3 роки тому +24

    This is legitimately the greatest interview I have ever seen.

  • @brianna_crawl
    @brianna_crawl 2 роки тому +77

    That is legit my favorite interview ever. He is so genuine here saying all this real things without fear and hesitation but presenting with so much intelligence. The biggest inspiration honestly.

  • @RaRa-tl3dc
    @RaRa-tl3dc 9 років тому +416

    A$AP Rocky really showed a different side of him in this Q/A that I found fascinating and super inspiring. Long Live A$AP!

    • @susuu_3
      @susuu_3 8 років тому +7

      Can you absolutely fucking not. ^

    • @RaRa-tl3dc
      @RaRa-tl3dc 8 років тому +1

      +TheRealJizzFaceRevengePorn hey bro. be somebody other than someone other people are soooo glad they are NOT, and that's just obvious.

  • @jkkjkkas
    @jkkjkkas 7 років тому +604

    did he just end it with a rap line!! crazy!!

    • @m.harris6741
      @m.harris6741 7 років тому +23

      yea its his song pharsyde very dope song

  • @jensen_chuah
    @jensen_chuah 3 роки тому +50

    Rocky got me reaching enlightenment, he's so well spoken and this just pushes me even more to reaching my goal of becoming a successful musician.

  • @tanithjane2107
    @tanithjane2107 3 роки тому +72

    He’s brilliant! So respectful and engaging - and smart! Really enjoyed his talk. 👍😊

  • @brupster
    @brupster 7 років тому +596

    Rakim is killin it with his crazy charisma

  • @rafarmand
    @rafarmand 8 років тому +1369

    for everyone calling asap an idiot, i see a video with only one apparent SELF MADE person in a room and thats him. and following his true passion. the rest are studying books because thats what society tells them to do. don't get me wrong, nothing bad with school but i am sure that 90% of the people in that room are not just in school because it's their "passion"

    • @rafarmand
      @rafarmand 8 років тому +42

      i said 90% for a reason. it would be ignorant for me to assume everyone.

    • @cameronalexander7041
      @cameronalexander7041 8 років тому +14

      even 90 percent is a reach tbh you'd be surprised how many people, at that particular events like my friends that I invited don't fit h
      that mould. dont get me wrong tho I fully understand your point

    • @cameronalexander7041
      @cameronalexander7041 8 років тому +4

      Barmu lol bro it's so much complex than that

    • @braveknight283
      @braveknight283 8 років тому +101

      Raffy B There might be only one millionaire in the room, but every kid in that room that is heading towards higher education will be the ones that actually make a difference in the world. I'm not knocking Rocky at all and what he has accomplished because I am a fan of his music, but please do not try to devalue the average person in the room; they will be the scientists and doctors that pave the way to our future.

    • @theaspiration718
      @theaspiration718 8 років тому +22

      Aso Paso u guys say that now but have 5 million in your face and I bet you wouldn't be saying that its easy to say shit on the internet

  • @svdsrt9524
    @svdsrt9524 4 роки тому +19

    Such a pure beauty, incredibly handsome and a down to earth person! I enjoyed it to the fullest

  • @mandisazulu4604
    @mandisazulu4604 2 роки тому +12

    hes so well groomed. you can tell he has a lot of love around him.

  • @iCortex1
    @iCortex1 7 років тому +778

    rocky is just that type of guy to show up at an interview wearing a suit worth thousands and adidas shoes while errbody wearing cutout trashbags

    • @outhere1212
      @outhere1212 5 років тому +5

      lRufflez 😂😂😂 cutout trash bags

    • @yoelalexander9270
      @yoelalexander9270 3 роки тому +2

      thats called style

    • @yanfraanje1294
      @yanfraanje1294 3 роки тому

      Sad he doesnt know u never button up both buttons on the blazer and that u have to unbutton ur blazer when u sit down

    • @Corn0nTheCobb
      @Corn0nTheCobb 3 роки тому +2

      @@yanfraanje1294 lol shut up, no one cares about your fashion "rules"

    • @Shotgunboy07
      @Shotgunboy07 3 роки тому

      @@outhere1212 LMFAO

  • @elroraps
    @elroraps 8 років тому +380

    Articulate bloke. Really held his own here in an environment which mut have been alien to him. Really enjoyed this.

    • @mowleed2000
      @mowleed2000 Рік тому

      Nowadays your comment is called a microaggression

  • @lucafrassi6163
    @lucafrassi6163 3 роки тому +28

    So nobody talking about how he closed his interview? I’m like damn that shit was so powerful.

  • @juhred
    @juhred 3 роки тому +59

    I love watching rockys interviews. He’s well articulate and takes care of himself like no other rapper, no matter what you say about his crew he is an inspiration all around showing us that you can have fun while still being an all around good human being. Good shit flacko

  • @Luk3r
    @Luk3r 9 років тому +486

    Funny how so many people are blindly dismissing Rocky based on the notion that he's not 'intellectual' enough without considering him at all. No one's providing reasons or any tangible arguments as to why Rocky doesn't belong here, as you would assume an 'intellectual' would do. Everyone's just propagating hate because it's the easiest thing to do when someone challenges your preconceived notions of respectability, especially in an elitist setting like OU. It's nothing but ignorance.

    • @braelin0929
      @braelin0929 8 років тому +12

      That sounded smart as shit

    • @user-hr2zy7ct8h
      @user-hr2zy7ct8h 8 років тому +8

      Any answer to the question wheter he is intelligent or not is ignorance.
      a) He is clever not to talk about shit because he isn't supposed to
      b) He is stupid not to talk about shit because he doesn't know shit.
      c) His opinion is intelligent but the topics unimportant
      d) His opinion is stupid because the topics are unimportant.
      Just choose whichever you like it does not matter at all.

    • @theaspiration718
      @theaspiration718 8 років тому +6

      ***** ur an idiot he doesn't have to speak on anything he doesn't want to

    • @702prodigy
      @702prodigy 8 років тому +3

      those people are haters my friend, let them be haha. he is here for a reason.

    • @philperry6564
      @philperry6564 8 років тому

      ***** Because he is a dumb idiot who shouldn't be allowed to speak in public.

  • @olivermadsen1165
    @olivermadsen1165 8 років тому +97

    Had no idea Rocky was quite this intellectual and articulate. Impressed.

    • @lifestraight
      @lifestraight 8 років тому +8

      +Morgan Hyde So impressed you wrote it four times! lol

    • @NorthMusicCorner
      @NorthMusicCorner 4 роки тому +3

      The real fact is white supremacy thrives off of bigotry and ignorance of those around. Most black men and women are intellectual.

    • @ArnoldSig
      @ArnoldSig 4 роки тому +8

      Emmanuel Northe How do you back up that myth lol? I don’t get why you have to go all racial on this one too.
      Maybe it’s more to do with him being a rapper and being grown in the streets, not having high education, than about his skin colour?
      Just a suggestion?

  • @urbancickaya
    @urbancickaya 3 роки тому +15

    such a ray of sunshine, so well spoken, they did well

  • @65343739
    @65343739 3 роки тому +12

    that was the most wholesome interview ive ever seen.

  • @JacobCuevasVFX
    @JacobCuevasVFX 7 років тому +196

    Rocky has a switch that if you word things a certain way, or assume anything, he's quick to let you know what's up... I fuck with that shit lol

    • @Shearonx
      @Shearonx 7 років тому +12

      mhm, i love how you smell like turd

    • @sag2007ama
      @sag2007ama 6 років тому +10

      He has a switch that if you ask him a critical question he gets defensive.

  • @27blues27
    @27blues27 6 років тому +221

    This one line struck me as lyrical: "common sense, you'd be surprised how many people lack it"

    • @synsyre4549
      @synsyre4549 2 роки тому +3

      common sense aint all that common, niggas been sayin that

    • @shi-nee7966
      @shi-nee7966 2 роки тому

      i thought he said *like it lmaooo my bad

  • @aestheticgrace__2090
    @aestheticgrace__2090 3 роки тому +46

    Nobody's talking about his laugh 😍😍

  • @cruc1446
    @cruc1446 4 роки тому +27

    Never heard of ASAP ROCKY till he was locked up abroad and that’s due to my age. I sought out a video to get a more personable look see. Though this video is more than two yrs old I’m seeing the core nature of this young man. He’s very well poised in my opinion and it’s been quite delightful viewing this interview.

  • @sufamidan1006
    @sufamidan1006 8 років тому +322

    Oxford students love using the word 'like'.

    • @lukevilla1020
      @lukevilla1020 8 років тому +32

      +SufamiDan UK in general mate.

    • @dominiclitchfield5356
      @dominiclitchfield5356 8 років тому +3

      +Rivers idk I can vouch for brits overusing words, 'like' included. Even in oxford this happens

    • @lashay7684
      @lashay7684 8 років тому +5

      +SufamiDan I swear all British people like saying like on repeat. I say it all the time to help explain what im saying

    • @sufamidan1006
      @sufamidan1006 8 років тому

      I will use it from time to time but not nearly as often as these kids.

    • @lukevilla1020
      @lukevilla1020 8 років тому +19

      Maybe being nervous infront of a celebrity plays a part into that.

  • @Susgxo
    @Susgxo 8 років тому +140

    And this is why Rakim is my idol...

    • @hauntedhouse1418
      @hauntedhouse1418 8 років тому

      rakeem*

    • @xcanini
      @xcanini 8 років тому +26

      no... A$AP Rocky's real name is Rakim.

    • @PO1S0N-1
      @PO1S0N-1 7 років тому +1

      +Can Taskin rakim ??

    • @xcanini
      @xcanini 7 років тому +3

      xVengxnce yes his name is actually rakim. Look it up

  • @sebjames8443
    @sebjames8443 4 роки тому +82

    The way, for me, to rate intelligence is how someone can address a person and say something true and meaningful without shouting or screaming. Rocky only says things quietly and confidently, so much better than screaming slogans or using long words and complex sentences.

  • @bobjoe8966
    @bobjoe8966 3 роки тому +48

    this is so wholesome for some reason

  • @xowormsfan1
    @xowormsfan1 5 років тому +643

    what if rocky just stole that kids line in praise the lord lol

    • @skyerivers5122
      @skyerivers5122 5 років тому +85

      I noticed too! And how he mentioned the "practice all good from all religions". Did he watch this and get inspiration for testing 😂😂😂

    • @eray.1605
      @eray.1605 4 роки тому

      @@skyerivers5122 lol

    • @astonmartin6527
      @astonmartin6527 4 роки тому +11

      It’s Julius Caesar.

    • @louisaamabel708
      @louisaamabel708 3 роки тому

      U K yeah he was probably reminded of this

    • @hamzathechef
      @hamzathechef 2 роки тому

      10:25 "Skip Past All THAT fashion..." I can't remember the actual lyrics but it's in one of his songs

  • @KevinAndrewRea
    @KevinAndrewRea 8 років тому +450

    It is SUCH a shame that a room full of otherwise intellectually intelligent people can also be so close-minded and not respect Rocky's perspective. Words are just fucking words. All that matters are your intentions and the context of which you use them in. Just because Rocky says "bitch" or "nigga" doesn't mean he's trying to be derogatory. That is clearly just the world he comes from and what he is comfortable with. Just because some meaningless word is offensive in your mind:
    (1) doesn't mean you are right to be offended (2) you have to seriously think about the word(s) that supposedly offended you and WHY? Are you really that weak-minded that all it takes is an amalgamation of letters to set you off? There should be NOTHING anybody can say that negatively impacts your mood. Don't give these words power that isn't there! (3) it isn't anybody's responsibility to sensor themselves around you because you can't open your mind from all of society's bullshit political correctness and expectations.

    • @lifestraight
      @lifestraight 8 років тому +2

      +xfactor541 So you'd be cool if one of your enemies walked up to your one of your female loved ones in the grocery store and started to describe her as a promiscuous woman worthy of being shot?

    • @KevinAndrewRea
      @KevinAndrewRea 8 років тому +20

      lifestraight That situation just wouldn't happen. And if it did, I truly would not give a shit & nor would any girl that I mess with. I was clearly talking about being offended in the context of somebody just saying certain words (NOT DIRECTED AT ME) as that girl & interviewer were implying. As I said, intention & context are everything. Getting angry or offended as if you are some kind of moral/righteous God just over the simple fact somebody says "nigga" or "bitch" in a song is INSANE. But even if it did have malicious intentions - ITS JUSTS WORDS. Get over your ego! There is literally nothing you can say to me that will offend me because even if you are trying to I STILL DON'T CARE.

    • @lifestraight
      @lifestraight 8 років тому +3

      +xfactor541 Noooo, you said " Are you really that weak-minded that all it takes is an amalgamation of letters to set you off? There should be NOTHING anybody can say that negatively impacts your mood. " If that's the case you shouldn't be offended if someone calls your mom, girlfriend, or sister a bitch. Or tells you that you are lousy at something you are passionate about. You contradicted yourself heavy. You are trying to say words are just an amalgamation of letters and there should be NOTHING anyone can say to negatively impact your mood, but then you admit that intention and context matters. So if those things matter then there is some weight to the word.

    • @aaadddooo123
      @aaadddooo123 8 років тому +7

      +xfactor541 I totally agree with you and I get your point. Good job

    • @bkstandard882
      @bkstandard882 8 років тому

      Exactly. This makes no sense. The same damn arguments from since NWA came out. They need to find something new to complain about because this shit is old.

  • @xuv0159
    @xuv0159 4 роки тому +62

    You know you have a serious A$AP Rocky issue when you actually genuinely want to spend your time watching him sit and speak for an hour and 15 minutes

    • @JJ-03
      @JJ-03 4 роки тому +9

      But the topic he's speaking about is actually appealing and he's well spoken

    • @hatshee4449
      @hatshee4449 2 роки тому +1

      i'm guilty lmaooo

  • @jib14k
    @jib14k 9 років тому +284

    So much you, who claim the "intellectual union" is tainted with Rocky's presence, have to learn. To define your claims in one word: Superficial.
    You represent people who immaturely and superficially claim "intellect" as a very narrow, unrepresentative set of traits. Do not forget what intellect is; Rocky shows sophisticated understanding of emotion, art, music, and worship.
    All that he has achieved is deserved; the sacrifices made (which you can not see) and the wisdom gained from his rise in the Arts yield his success. This, and more, is what qualifies his invitation to the Union.

    • @cameronalexander7041
      @cameronalexander7041 9 років тому +14

      jib14k Thanks bro, glad that people are seeing the perspective and able to enjoy without this unneccessary intellectual snobbery. Hope you enjoyed the interview, throw me any criticism etc and let me know what could have been done better or what you might have like to have seen would love to hear your thoughts

    • @ryanpearce8264
      @ryanpearce8264 9 років тому +5

      100 points to this guy! So true, just cause he dont fit your image of intelligent!

    • @startervisions
      @startervisions 8 років тому +2

      Well put fam

    • @TheYungFusion
      @TheYungFusion 8 років тому +1

      jib14k Thank Youu

    • @baboon2525
      @baboon2525 8 років тому +2

      jib14k you're completely right, that the idea that some bullshit 'intellectual union' is tainted by Rocky is ridiculous and snobbish. But, that doesn't change the fact that Rocky's answers reveal him to be devoid of anything interesting to say. He's very smooth, but entirely reactionary and empty, at least in the face he's portraying (which I don't think is his true self, it's the self he has to market to be popular and unthreatening).

  • @luckyMrrpProduction
    @luckyMrrpProduction 7 років тому +66

    The fact Rocky can keep calm and interactive with a crowd like this shows he knows what he is doing.

  • @henryalanmatovu8147
    @henryalanmatovu8147 Рік тому +3

    From the minute Asap sat down he had the audience in the palm of his hands and that takes personality,charisma and alot of confidence especially not being in his own comfort zone at oxford.His also very witty.Such a skilled orator i am so impressed.

  • @BraeSf
    @BraeSf 4 роки тому +16

    Rocky is such a good Dude. Respect.

  • @LukeOxleyPK
    @LukeOxleyPK 8 років тому +80

    A$AP is one of the most humble, friendliest rappers out there he's always up to discuss any type of topic. Would love to meet him as I reckon he'd just sit there and be able to talk to you for ages like he's known you for years.

  • @wiktoriamichaluk3238
    @wiktoriamichaluk3238 8 років тому +80

    he's a great rapper and he inspires people that's why he was invited! Stop complaining!

  • @leo16256
    @leo16256 3 роки тому +4

    The best Q&A interview I've seen so far!
    The ending is really dope!

  • @LiamStraussx
    @LiamStraussx 3 роки тому +11

    Rocky has an amazing outlook on life I feel like everyone can learn from this, life is a movie experience it

  • @locashen4301
    @locashen4301 7 років тому +817

    i just feel like that chick at the end got smoked. asap rocky is a living legend in my eyes.

    • @packofmilk7408
      @packofmilk7408 5 років тому +7

      IS SHE A BITCH!?!?!?!?!?

    • @nba543
      @nba543 4 роки тому +12

      Hahaha I would have loved for the camera to pan to her face right after rocky gives the 🖕 hahaha

    • @akikiaovie
      @akikiaovie 4 роки тому +1

      @@nba543 it was amazing its almost as if it was fixed

    • @lordquas70
      @lordquas70 4 роки тому +1

      Rocky a hero

    • @kuebrastic1219
      @kuebrastic1219 3 роки тому +3

      She looks so beautiful 😭

  • @smellyfish36
    @smellyfish36 8 років тому +1599

    Academic intelligence is not representative of intelligence in general, in any way shape or form.

    • @100Mmore
      @100Mmore 8 років тому +124

      +Llama Yes it is, it's an extremely close correlation. What a fucking stupid thing to say. Anyone who says something like that obviously could not get into any good university or make something for themselves.

    • @chrisoverton8936
      @chrisoverton8936 8 років тому +147

      +Daniel lol, someone is spending the rest of their life as a slave to their uni debt.

    • @smellyfish36
      @smellyfish36 8 років тому +68

      Daniel Its not a close correlation. Most people who go to uni end up doing irrelevant shit. Most people who are intelligent save £30k and go straight for the dreams they know they can achieve. You seem bitter.

    • @MR12AMAZING
      @MR12AMAZING 8 років тому +9

      +Llama What about if in order to achieve your dreams you require a uni degree?

    • @smellyfish36
      @smellyfish36 8 років тому +24

      I Isaiah That's perfectly fine, if somebodies dream is to be a doctor then they need medical training. However the inquisitive nature required to be one of the best doctors cannot be taught.

  • @bigdaddyjayman7878
    @bigdaddyjayman7878 3 роки тому +13

    Watching this in 2021 really makes me think that some of the topics that are being brought up are more relevant than ever. Plus getting to hear some of ASAP Rocky's take on things really makes me think that he is a very self aware person.

  • @robertojoaquinfrias4422
    @robertojoaquinfrias4422 4 роки тому +19

    amazing how he ended his answer to the last girl's question with his own lyrics 🙌🏽❤️ salute!

    • @artandculture5262
      @artandculture5262 2 роки тому +2

      Activism captures creativity and she was captured by ideology. He won that round.

  • @123Redinger
    @123Redinger 7 років тому +398

    How did an hour go by that fast

    • @PleaseBeDumb
      @PleaseBeDumb 7 років тому +3

      John Smith cuz it's ASVP man.

  • @davidhatle5486
    @davidhatle5486 7 років тому +351

    these oxford people ask awkward questions like: ''you did so and so, and then you said so and so about that but this and that blah blah.... could you please elaborate?'' like bitch what you want him to say, you just said everything there is to it. Don't stand up just to let people know you're aware of such and such

    • @FERHEL-eh2ph
      @FERHEL-eh2ph 7 років тому +4

      i think that's just putting a context to a question like everyone has a different background and all, and right about that some are broad questions, that don't evoke the same stuff from one person to another so that's just to make sure we are talking about the same thing

    • @FERHEL-eh2ph
      @FERHEL-eh2ph 7 років тому +12

      Origins686720 the fuck you're talkin bout

    • @jett742
      @jett742 7 років тому +3

      Origins686720 you're a bitch, shut your punk ass up

    • @FERHEL-eh2ph
      @FERHEL-eh2ph 7 років тому +1

      Greg Gilford lol who are you ?

    • @FERHEL-eh2ph
      @FERHEL-eh2ph 7 років тому

      Origins686720 sure, what you say don't make sense

  • @bentginnerup8637
    @bentginnerup8637 3 роки тому +5

    Man, i have a new found respect for this man, ive neeb bumping his music since 2016 and its was all fun and games, but he isnt just another one of the shelf

  • @user-dm6bh4sz1l
    @user-dm6bh4sz1l 3 роки тому +3

    this interview is the best video of A$AP Rocky that has ever been taken

  • @saiffyzy
    @saiffyzy 8 років тому +167

    He went off at the end

    • @saiffyzy
      @saiffyzy 3 роки тому

      @Great White Cat watch the video. He starts free styling mid sentence

  • @okssso
    @okssso 8 років тому +22

    Rocky I am your fan since day 1. I remember myself sending your first mixtape to all my friends and saying that one day you gonna be the biggest and you will change the game. I am so proud of you my friend. Your music shows me the way and I still follow that way. You are such an inspiration. I see you as a creative person not just a rapper. Well done Rocky.

  • @vinnyp9877
    @vinnyp9877 3 роки тому +204

    1:05:50 mad respect for A$AP Rocky for seeing right through that question and not backing down

    • @gxbrxxl9626
      @gxbrxxl9626 2 роки тому +11

      I feel sorry for that girl lol

    • @opiatecords
      @opiatecords 2 роки тому +30

      Tbh he made a false equivalence and he knows it. He doesn’t refer to men as sex objects and compartmentalise them like women. If it really were the same then men would be *equally* portrayed as fuck objects in rap culture.. but that is not the case.

    • @Radu_Bugai
      @Radu_Bugai 2 роки тому +12

      @@opiatecords bruh how do you expect him to rap about men in a sexual way if he's straight

    • @mrunknown164
      @mrunknown164 2 роки тому +4

      @@Radu_Bugai for real 🤣

    • @opiatecords
      @opiatecords 2 роки тому

      @Radu Bugai referring to someone as a sex object is not interchangeable with being sexually attracted to them. Racist straight White guys do it when talking about black men and their cocks for example. I also said rap culture, not ASAP rocky specifically.

  • @SuperLoveSafari
    @SuperLoveSafari 2 роки тому +3

    It's beautiful that he is just being himself. We all have that right.

  • @immermitderruhe
    @immermitderruhe 5 років тому +52

    Such an intelligent, inspiring person. Love his music, his attitude, his style. Always strive and prosper!