ASAP Ferg
A Harlem-born creative force who blends high-fashion flair with streetwise grit, expanding the sonic and visual palette of hip-hop's avant-garde.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American rapper·Birthday: October 20·Millennials
Biography
Darold Ferguson Jr., known as ASAP Ferg, didn't just join the ASAP Mob collective; he helped define its eclectic, fashion-forward aesthetic from the inside. The Harlem native initially pursued visual art and fashion design, even launching his own clothing line, Devoni, before music took center stage. His entry into rap felt like a natural extension of his creative world-building. His 2013 debut 'Trap Lord' announced a distinct voice—raw, energetic, and unapologetically New York, yet infused with a quirky, artistic sensibility. Ferg stands out for his versatility, sliding from aggressive trap anthems to melodic, experimental tracks, all while maintaining a larger-than-life persona that celebrates his roots. He is not just a rapper but a multidisciplinary artist who treats his music, videos, and live performances as immersive extensions of a uniquely Harlem-bred imagination.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
ASAP was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When ASAP Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
ASAP's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Released the influential debut studio album 'Trap Lord' in 2013, which was certified gold.
- Is a founding and lead member of the influential hip-hop collective and record label ASAP Mob.
- His single 'Plain Jane' reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum multiple times over.
- Has collaborated with a wide range of artists, from Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott to Skrillex and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Did You Know?
He is a trained visual artist and attended the School of Fashion & Design in Manhattan.
His father owned a Harlem boutique and designed for artists like Missy Elliott, which influenced Ferg's style.
He was a competitive swimmer in his youth.
He created the 'Trap Lord' sneaker in collaboration with Adidas.
“Harlem made me, from the street designs to the music.”
