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Jabari Shelton
Shelton in 2012
Born (1991-12-23) December 23, 1991 (age 33)
Harlem, New York City, New York
Other namesA$AP Bari, Young Lord
Known forCo-founder of A$AP Mob
WebsiteTwitter

Jabari Shelton, better known as ASAP Bari (stylized as A$AP Bari, born December 23, 1991 in Harlem, New York City), is a co-founder of ASAP Mob[1] and founder of the streetwear clothing label VLONE.[2]

Career

A$AP Mob

In 2006, Shelton founded the rap collective A$AP Mob alongside A$AP Yams, A$AP Kham and A$AP Illz.[1] Shelton does not rap but performs creative functions and networks with other individuals for the collective.[3] Shelton was the one who allegedly introduced rapper A$AP Rocky to A$AP Yams.[3] While establishing himself, his influences in the rap industry were Sean Combs and Dame Dash, two fellow Harlemites.[3]

VLONE

Following his success with ASAP Mob, Shelton founded VLONE, a streetwear company, in 2011.[2] He had previously been the head of A$AP Rocky's merchandise during his tours.[2] Shelton stated in an interview with Mass Appeal that much of his influence came from trying on and stealing clothes with his friends while living in Harlem, feeling the fabrics of high-value brands.[3]

In 2014, VLONE debuted its first collection.[4] VLONE encountered partnerships with Nike in 2017[5] and in June 2017, VLONE participated in its first runway show during the 2017 Paris Fashion Week.[4]

Recogntion

In 2012, he was listed in Complex's 25 Under 25: The Young Leaders of Style article for his streetwear style contributions.[2]

Controversy

Following rape allegations surrounding stylist and model Ian Connor, on 23 June 2016 Shelton punched Connor as he was leaving a store in Paris, with Shelton further confronting Connor on Twitter surrounding the allegations.[6][7]

On 12 July 2017, a video emerged alleging sexual misconduct between Shelton and an unidentified nude woman.[8][9] Shelton claimed on Twitter that the video was "fake",[10] though he later stated that the video was between "friends" and that they had "resolved this issue amicably among all parties as adults".[11] On 31 July 2017, a Nike spokesman confirmed that the Vlone deal with Shelton was terminated following the release of the video.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Pablo, J. "Meet The A$AP Mob: Talking To Ant, Ferg, J. Scott, Nast, Twelvy, And Yams". Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d "25 Under 25: The Young Leaders of StyleA$AP Bari". Complex. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d "A$AP Bari, Hood Fashionist | Mass Appeal". Mass Appeal. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Here's What Went Down at ASAP Bari's First-Ever VLONE Fashion Show". Complex. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  5. ^ "A$AP Bari Opens up About VLONE's Future Plans of Denim, Barbershops & More". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  6. ^ "Ian Connor Gets Into Fight With ASAP Bari and Theophilus London". XXL. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2017. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |website= (help)
  7. ^ "Ian Connor Got into a Fight With A$AP Bari". Highsnobiety. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  8. ^ "MTO EXCLUSIVE: Rapper ASAP Bari Allegedly Caught On Tape . . . Allegedly 'Sexually Assaulting' Woman!!!! - MTONews.com™". Media Take Out. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  9. ^ "Vídeo em que ASAP Bari da ASAP MOB abusa sexualmente de uma mulher é divulgado na web | Portal Rap +". Portal Rap +. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  10. ^ "A Disturbing Video With A$AP Bari Has Surfaced". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  11. ^ "A$AP Bari Responds to Sexual Assault Accusation After Explicit Video Leak: Exclusive". Billboard. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  12. ^ "Nike Ends Relationship With ASAP Bari After Sexual Assault Allegations". XXL. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
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