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New reports are emerging about the tragic and unexpected death of A$AP Worldwide founder, A$AP Yams. While the cause of death is still unknown at this point, the NYPD press relations office spoke to The FADER and gave new details on the 26-year-old's passing. According to the NYPD, Yams' roommate found him laying down unconscious and unresponsive. The roommate then placed a 911 call on Sunday morning and Yams was transported to Brookyln's Woodhull Medical Center. He had no apparent signs of trauma.

Julie Bolcer, a spokesperson for the public affairs department of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York City, told The Fader that, "following the examination, the cause and manner of death are pending further studies." She confirmed that results from a more through autopsy will be known in the next few weeks.

The hip-hop world mourns the death of A$AP Yams.

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