A$AP Yams, Founder of A$AP Mob, Dead at 26

Steven Rodriguez (aka A$AP Yams) has died, according to members of A$AP Mob, the group he founded.

The 26-year-old Harlem native was widely seen as the Mob's visionary, despite limited lyrical contributions.

A cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Following Rodriguez's death, the likes of A$AP Rocky, Drake, Wale, The Weeknd, Azealia Banks, Danny Brown, Chance the Rapper, Action Bronson, Wiz Khalifa, Macklemore and others have reacted to the news and expressed condolences.

RCA Records has subsequently released the following statement: "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."