FKA twigs Reveals She Lived with A$AP Rocky and A$AP Yams: “I Would Always Cook for Them”

FKA twigs has revealed a little-known chapter of her past, offering rare insight into her time living with A$AP Rocky and the late A$AP Yams in Los Angeles during the early 2010s. In a recent interview with Playboi Carti for i-D magazine, the British singer-songwriter shared intimate details about the experience, painting a picture of creativity, chaos, and unexpected domesticity in a household filled with rising stars.

An Unlikely Household in the Early 2010s

During the conversation, twigs casually mentioned to Carti that she once shared an apartment with A$AP Rocky and A$AP Yams, a revelation that seemed to surprise him.

“You know Rocky and I used to live together? I think it was 2012 or 2013. I used to live with A$AP Yams and Rocky in LA, and we had an apartment together,” she said.

At the time, all three artists were in the early stages of their careers. A$AP Rocky was solidifying his place in hip-hop with his debut mixtape Live. Love. A$AP, while Yams was emerging as a visionary tastemaker, steering the A$AP Mob towards cultural dominance. Meanwhile, twigs was carving out her own lane in alternative R&B, years before becoming the genre-defying icon she is today.

FKA twigs: The Unofficial Chef of the House

Despite being immersed in their creative pursuits, twigs found herself playing an unexpected role in the household. She recalled being the one responsible for making sure Rocky and Yams ate, as they were often too consumed by music to take care of themselves.

“I would always cook for them because they would never eat. They were boys; they would never be able to cook for themselves. So they’d come back from the studio,” she explained.

Playboi Carti immediately understood the scene, chiming in, “Coming in, got the munchies. twigs over there going crazy.”

This seemingly small detail speaks volumes about the dynamic in the apartment. While Rocky and Yams were wrapped up in the chaos of their rising careers, twigs provided a sense of balance, ensuring there was some semblance of routine in their unpredictable lives.

A$AP Yams: The Gentleman of the House

Twigs also shared a touching memory of A$AP Yams, who tragically passed away in 2015. While many knew him for his sharp wit and cultural influence, twigs remembered him as a deeply considerate person.

“Yams was the best, and he was such a gentleman. He’d always let me sleep in his room. He’d sleep on the sofa, and I would take his bed,” she revealed.

For a figure often mythologized in hip-hop as a mastermind behind the A$AP Mob movement, this personal anecdote adds a new layer to Yams’ legacy. His generosity and kindness extended beyond music he was someone who looked out for the people around him in even the smallest, most thoughtful ways.

A Moment in Time That Will Never Be Recreated

Upon hearing twigs’ recollection, Playboi Carti couldn’t help but react with admiration.

“You and Rocky and Yams in the crib? That’s fire,” he said, fully grasping the significance of that moment in music history.

Looking back, it is striking to imagine three artists who would go on to shape the culture each in their own way; sharing a space before the world fully recognized their impact. It was a fleeting moment of raw ambition, unfiltered creativity, and the type of artistic community that can never be replicated.

This glimpse into twigs’ past serves as a reminder that before fame, accolades, and industry recognition, there are always those formative years messy, beautiful, and filled with stories that only those who were there can truly understand.