Rapper A$AP Yams dead aged 26

A$AP Yams, wearing New York Yankees hat, a member of A$AP Mob has died age 26. Photo / Getty Images

A$AP Mob has confirmed the death of co-founder A$AP Yams.

It's not yet known how the 26-year-old Harlem rapper died but the mob's account has tweeted a "RIP @ASAPYam" message and members are remembering him on Instagram.

A$AP Rocky, one of the group's most successful rappers, captioned a picture of his friend with "R.I.P Yams, I love you brother".

"You were the brilliant mind, you put us on Game, you changed our lives. You changed my life, you changed the world," A$AP Ferg said.

Other artists have also posted their condolences.

Rest in peace Yams. A$AP is family.

— Drizzy (@Drake) January 18, 2015

"Rest in peace Yams. A$AP is family," Drake tweeted.

"A.S.A.P YAMS should be remembered as a leader, an innovator and most importantly as an important part of NYC youth culture," tweeted Azealia Banks.

- AAP