A$AP Yams, Founder of A$AP Mob, Passes Away at 26
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The founding member of the Harlem-based hip-hop collective of rappers has died at the age of 26.

AceShowbiz - A$AP Yams, a founding member of Harlem-based hip-hop collective or rappers A$AP Mob, passed away at the age of 26. Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records confirmed the sad news on Sunday, January 18. Details surrounding Yams' death have not been released.

Polp Ground Music said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend A$AP Yams. A true visionary, Yams was a driving force in A$AP Mob. Our condolences go out to his family. He will be truly missed."

RCA Records, meanwhile, wrote, "All of us at RCA Records are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of A$AP Yams. As one of the creative forces behind A$AP Worldwide, Yams' vision, humor and dedication to the members of A$AP Mob will always be remembered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends."

A$AP Mob members A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg and A$AP Bari paid tribute to Yams on social media. Rocky posted a photo of Yams along with caption, "R.I.P YAMS, I LOVE YOU BROTHER."

R.I.P YAMS, I LOVE YOU BROTHER

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Ferg shared some photos of him and Yams. He captioned one of the photos, "You will be missed Bro . We done touched a lot of ground together , landed on a lot of different soil!!! You will always be loved & your spirit will live on!!! #asapmob #asapferg #asapworldwide #yams."

R.i.P Bro see you in paradise #asapferg #asapmob #cozyboy #yamborgini #yamz

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We Lost a Rare one R.i.p #yams

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Bari, meanwhile, posted on Twitter, "I'm Done With Life. RIP Yams," alongside a photo of him and Yams. He also retweeted some postings from other A$AP Mob members.

Other hip-hop stars paid tribute to Yams on Twitter. Drake tweeted, "Rest in peace Yams. A$AP is family." Azealia Banks wrote, "R.I.P YAMS. A.S.A.P YAMS should be remembered as a leader, an innovator and most importantly as an important part of NYC youth culture. May he rest in peace. My condolences go out to his family and the rest of the ASAPMOB."

Mac Miller posted, "Damn. RIP @ASAPYams." Chance The Rapper wrote, "Man very sad to hear about Yams, good dude. Prayers go out the his family and A$AP mob." Wiz Khalifa tweeted, "Rwg ASAP Yams." Big Sean, meanwhile, wrote, "Rest in peace Asap Yams. So sad hearing about this. Love and condolences to his family n friends."

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