A$AP Rocky’s Tranmere link raises eyebrows but football and rap fit perfectly | Barney Ronay

Musician’s reported interest in League Two club has made headlines but rap is full of smart, soulful references to the game

There has been a worrying silence this week around A$AP Rocky’s plans to buy Tranmere Rovers. A co-investor has dropped out. Further finance is being urgently sought. Given the Tranmere consortium also currently features Matthew Bevilaqua from The Sopranos – a bit random, but, hey, it’s just good to see the Bevilaqua kid doing OK – it seems fair to say the field is pretty open here. What’s Badger from Breaking Bad up to these days?

For those who don’t know, A$AP Rocky is a musical superstar, retailer of four million albums, famous for his association with Rihanna. For those who don’t know from the other side, Tranmere are the 1990 Football League Trophy winners, famous for their association with Elton Welsby.

A$AP Rocky’s Tranmere link raises eyebrows but football and rap fit perfectly | Barney Ronay

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