A$AP Rocky Launches Full-tuition Scholarship for Music Students
WHO:
Billboard - A$AP Rocky is a rapper-actor and the May 2025 cover star of Variety.
Billboard - A$AP Rocky, DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Guru, NBA star LaMelo Ball
Variety - A$AP Rocky, Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, Long Island University
WHAT:
AllHipHop - A$AP Rocky's scholarship initiative joins previous efforts by DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Guru, and NBA star LaMelo Ball, who have also launched scholarships at the Roc Nation School.
Billboard - A$AP Rocky announced a full-tuition scholarship for students at the Roc Nation School of Music.
Variety - The scholarship is a four-year full-tuition opportunity for a first-time freshman student to attend the Roc Nation School.
WHERE:
Variety - The scholarship is for the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment located at Long Island University.
WHEN:
Variety - The scholarship will be available for students starting in May 2025.
WHY:
Billboard - A$AP Rocky stated, “Turn that vision into something real,” emphasizing his motivation behind the scholarship initiative.
Variety - A$AP Rocky aims to help students turn their visions into reality through this scholarship initiative.
HOW:
Variety - The scholarship will cover full tuition for a four-year education at the Roc Nation School.
(UPDATED October 6, 2026 16:04 UTC)
A$AP Rocky, the rapper-actor and May 2025 cover star of Variety, has launched a new scholarship initiative aimed at empowering students. This effort joins the ranks of similar initiatives by DJ Khaled, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Guru, and NBA star LaMelo Ball at the Roc Nation School. Rocky expressed his motivation by saying, “Turn that vision into something real,” highlighting the importance of making dreams achievable for young people.
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(UPDATED October 6, 2026 14:06 UTC)
A$AP Rocky has announced a full-tuition scholarship for first-time freshman students at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, which is located at Long Island University. This four-year scholarship will be available starting in May 2025, providing an opportunity for students to turn their visions into reality. The initiative aims to support aspiring musicians and creatives in their educational journey.