The recently freed rapper was joined by A$AP Yams’ mother and music industry vet Karen Civil.
On Nov. 13th, Harlem rapper Max B paid tribute to late music executive and manager A$AP Yams by visiting his gravesite on what would have been the influential figure’s 37th birthday. Snaps of the visit were shared by Max B’s official fan page, along with ASAP Mob and Tati Paulino, A$AP Yam’s mother. Longtime industry veteran Karen Civil was also in attendance.
Max B shared a longstanding connection with A$AP Yams through Harlem’s creative networks. As HOT 97 reported, A$AP Yams publicly identified the “I Gotta Habit” rapper as a major inspiration on the collective’s developing sound and image. Throughout Max B’s incarceration, A$AP Yams continued to elevate his work by promoting his music online and introducing his influence to younger audiences.
Tragically, the two were never able to reunite in person. In 2015, A$AP Yams died of an accidental overdose at the age of 26. Months after his passing, A$AP Rocky recalled the tragedy to The New York Times. Max B was released on Sunday (November 9) after his original 75-year sentence was reduced to 20 years following a 2016 plea deal for aggravated manslaughter tied to a 2006 robbery that turned deadly. His return to Harlem was met with emotional reunions, including a widely shared moment with longtime collaborator French Montana.
