Topic / Subject
A$AP Rocky went back to Harlem as a “Celebrity Substitute,” teaching PS 125 students how to rap and filming an “IDK” classroom remix.

TL;DR
This is peak wholesome flex: Rocky didn’t just visit — he ran a real mini-workshop, helped kids write bars, and turned the classroom into a music video set.

Key Details

• Per Complex, A$AP Rocky visited Harlem’s PS 125 as part of “Celebrity Substitute.”
• Complex reports he taught students how to write and perform verses and filmed a classroom remix video tied to his track “Punk Rocky.”
• Amsterdam News reports students helped create a new song called “IDK” during the session.
• A posted video segment shows the classroom performance and filming.

Breakdown
The reason this landed online is simple: it’s not a quick “photo-op assembly.” The reporting frames it like Rocky actually coached the process — writing, performing, and recording.

It’s also a smart cultural move. Going back to Harlem with something creative (instead of just motivational speaking) makes it feel real to the kids and entertaining to everyone watching.

And the “IDK” track angle is the cherry on top — it turns the day into an actual product, not just a feel-good headline.

What to Watch Next

• Whether “Celebrity Substitute” drops a longer cut or follow-up episode
• Any official release/post from the school or program expanding on the day
• If Rocky turns this into a recurring format (schools, workshops, pop-up sessions)

Sources

• Complex — “A$AP Rocky Gives Harlem Students Lessons on How to Rap…”
• Amsterdam News — “When A$AP Rocky Became a Substitute Teacher in Harlem”
• YouTube — “A$AP Rocky Transforms Harlem Classroom Into a Rap Video …” (video)

Comment
If your favorite artist did this at your school, what would you want them to teach: writing bars, producing, or performing?