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Who Is A$AP Rocky? Why Is He Repeatedly Mentioned In Impeachment Hearings?

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November 22, 2019

A$AP Rocky performs at the MARQUEE Singapore grand opening celebration on April 13, 2019 in Singapore. (Christopher Jue/Getty Images for MARQUEE Singapore)

The name A$AP Rocky, a rapper whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was repeatedly mentioned in this week's public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry.

Slate reporter Aaron Mak (@aarontmak) explains why.

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A$AP Rocky, "Purple Swag"

This segment aired on November 22, 2019.