A$AP Bari

A$AP Bari

Artist

Jabari Shelton (born on December 23, 1991), popularly known as A$AP Bari and Young Lord, is a fashion designer from ​Harlem, New York.

Bari is best known for co-founding the New York hip-hop collective A$AP Mob, which he formed in 2006 alongside A$AP Yams, A$AP Illz, and ASAP Kham.

Bari is also a prominent figure in streetwear culture. He is the owner and creator of VLONE – a clothing brand associated with A$AP Mob that Bari has made popular within the streetwear culture. In 2012, Complex recognized Bari in its 25 Under 25: The Young Leaders of Style article for his contributions to streetwear, and in 2017, Bari’s VLONE fashion line was showcased at a runway show in Paris Fashion Week.

On July 12, 2017, a video emerged alleging sexual misconduct between Bari and an unidentified nude woman. In November 2017, the woman sued Bari for over $1 million, stating he sexually assaulted her, stressing his relationship with A$AP Mob and its members. However, he has remained a member of the collective and continues to operate VLONE.