Why it worked
The post leveraged the celebrity status of A$AP Rocky and the drama of leaked private messages to create intrigue and encourage engagement through swiping for more details.
Summary
This post details a reported falling out between A$AP Rocky and designer Allan Peters after private Instagram messages were made public. The exchange, which involved a discussion about logo revisions, led to A$AP Rocky ending potential collaboration with Peters.
Structure
- 1Introduction of A$AP Rocky and his profile
- 2Display of private Instagram messages between A$AP Rocky and Allan Peters
- 3A$AP Rocky ending the potential collaboration
- 4Headline announcing A$AP Rocky cut ties with a designer
- 5Call to swipe for more information
Product placement
A$AP Rocky (person): Appears as the subject of the post. Removing him would change what happens in the video.
Allan Peters (person): Appears as the subject of the post. Removing him would change what happens in the video.
ICE CARTEL (brand): Appears as a watermark/logo at the bottom of the first slide and as the creator's name/handle. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.
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A$AP ROCKY
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12:11 AM
Good morning Allan , how much do u charge for brand logo revisions?
Assuming you would be willing to do so I would be honored, love ur work ,
god bless
5:51 AM
allanpeters I have no words 🤯
asaprocky THIS IS JUST DISTASTEFUL, WELL I GUESS WE WONT BE WORKING, BEST OF LUCK BUDDY
ICE CARTEL
A$AP ROCKY CUT TIES
WITH A DESIGNER AFTER
HE POSTED THEIR DMS
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Original caption
A$AP Rocky has reportedly stepped away from a potential collaboration with designer Allan Peters after private Instagram messages between the two were shared publicly before a formal agreement was reached The exchange has sparked conversation throughout the fashion and creative communities, highlighting the importance of discretion, trust, and professionalism when building high-profile partnerships While the post was seen by some as a celebration of a major creative opportunity, others questioned the decision to reveal a private business conversation before the collaboration was officially confirmed The moment serves as a reminder that in today’s culture-driven industries, even a private message can quickly become a public statement