Fact check: A$AP Rocky sent a direct message to designer Allan Peters asking about the cost of brand logo revisions.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 65/100

The Instagram post accurately details the recent controversy where A$AP Rocky rescinded a design offer to Allan Peters after Peters publicly shared their private direct message. The content of the direct message and A$AP Rocky's reaction reported by IBTimes UK and Complex.

Platform
instagram
Source author
thesource — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbmDB4_EbgC/?igsh=cnF3OWwweWJvODI2
Verified on
August 4, 2026
Verification ID
PBTyMq10Ix6o34wfrkzZHw

Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @thesource --- Caption/Description --- A$AP Rocky pulled his offer to work with a logo designer after the designer publicly shared Rocky’s DM asking about logo revisions: “This is just distasteful, well I guess we won’t be working, best of luck buddy” #TheSource #HipHop #Culture --- Carousel/Slides (2 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Text: A$AP ROCKY asaprocky 20M followers · 2 posts Follows Partner Monetization Policies Eligible for creator marketplace Learn about business chats View profile 12:11 AM Good morning Allan , how much do u charge for brand logo revisions? Assuming you would be willing to do so I would be honored, love ur work , god bless 5:51 AM allanpeters I have no words 🤯 asaprocky THIS IS JUST DISTASTEFUL, WELL I GUESS WE WONT BE WORKING , BEST OF LUCK BUDDY SOURCE PLATFORM: Instagram Slide 2 (image): Text: DON'T Published: 2026-08-03T22:19:57.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @thesource --- Caption/Description --- A$AP Rocky pulled his offer to work with a logo designer after the designer publicly shared Rocky’s DM asking about logo revisions: “This is just distasteful, well I guess we won’t be working, best of luck buddy” #TheSource #HipHop #Culture --- Visible Text/Media --- Instagram screenshots showing a direct message conversation between A$AP Rocky and Allan Peters, where Rocky asks about logo revisions, and Peters then publicly shares the message, leading to Rocky's --- Claims to Verify --- 1. A$AP Rocky sent a direct message to designer Allan Peters asking about the cost of brand logo revisions. 2. A$AP Rocky expressed honor and appreciation for Allan Peters' work in the direct message. 3. Allan Peters publicly shared A$AP Rocky's direct message on Instagram. 4. A$AP Rocky rescinded his offer to work with Allan Peters after the public sharing of the direct message. 5. A$AP Rocky stated that sharing the direct message was "distasteful". --- Verification Focus --- A$AP Rocky Al

Claims analyzed (5)

  1. verified: A$AP Rocky sent a direct message to designer Allan Peters asking about the cost of brand logo revisions.
    Multiple news sources confirm that A$AP Rocky sent a direct message to Allan Peters inquiring about brand logo revisions and their cost. The screenshot in the post matches the content reported by these sources.
  2. verified: A$AP Rocky expressed honor and appreciation for Allan Peters' work in the direct message.
    The screenshot in the post and various news reports confirm that A$AP Rocky's message included the phrases 'I would be honored, love ur work, god bless.'
  3. verified: Allan Peters publicly shared A$AP Rocky's direct message on Instagram.
    News articles and the provided screenshot confirm that Allan Peters publicly shared A$AP Rocky's direct message on Instagram.
  4. verified: A$AP Rocky rescinded his offer to work with Allan Peters after the public sharing of the direct message.
    Numerous news outlets confirm that A$AP Rocky publicly withdrew his offer to work with Allan Peters shortly after Peters shared the private DM.
  5. verified: A$AP Rocky stated that sharing the direct message was 'distasteful'.
    The screenshot in the post and various news reports confirm that A$AP Rocky commented on Allan Peters' public post, stating, 'THIS IS JUST DISTASTEFUL, WELL I GUESS WE WON'T BE WORKING, BEST OF LUCK BUDDY.'

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