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A$AP Rocky Becomes a Substitute Teacher in Harlem
4 Feb
Summary
- Rakim Mayers, known as A$AP Rocky, taught rap music.
- He taught at a school in his native Harlem neighborhood.
- Rocky also planned to teach students song formatting and arithmetic.
Rakim Mayers, globally recognized as A$AP Rocky, recently served as a substitute teacher in his native Harlem neighborhood, teaching students about the art of rap music. Appearing on the show 'Celebrity Substitute', Rocky shared his passion for hip-hop, a genre he described as influential and culturally significant.
During his visit, Rocky introduced himself as Mr. Mayers, embracing the role of an educator. He expressed his hopes of connecting with the youth and potentially making this a recurring position. He emphasized the importance of music education, detailing his own upbringing in Harlem.
Rocky's curriculum for the students included not only the fundamentals of rap song structure and subject matter but also arithmetic, linking mathematical concepts to musical counting. He shared anecdotes about his father DJing and his own name being inspired by the legendary rapper Rakim, highlighting his deep connection to music.
Beyond rap, Rocky discussed his diverse musical household with Rihanna, where they expose their children to various genres, including Michael Jackson, The Beatles, and reggae. He stressed the value of never forgetting one's origins, a sentiment deeply rooted in his Harlem upbringing.
