A$AP Rocky has been appointed as the first-ever creative director for Ray-Ban, marking the launch of the Blacked Out Collection in April.

In an official Instagram post (viewable here ), luxury eyeglass and sunglass brand Ray-Ban announced Asap Rocky to be its inaugural Creative Director. “Introducing A$AP ROCKY as the first Creative Director for Ray-Ban,” wrote the company.

A$AP Rocky is tasked with reinventing the brand, starting with a new collection this April. An iconic eyewear brand has a new creative icon at its helm.

A$AP Rocky just secured his latest role in fashion. The musician and entrepreneur, 36, was announced as Ray-Ban's first-ever creative director on Friday, Feb. 21 — marking a new position for the "Fashion Killa" rapper just days after he was found not guilty in his felony assault trial in Los Angeles.

The partnership kicks off with the launch of the Ray-Ban Black Out Collection, whose pieces Rocky had been sporting throughout his recent trial

A$AP Rocky has emerged from a recent courtroom victory to step into a pivotal role as the first-ever Creative Director for Ray-Ban. Announced shortly after his acquittal in a Los Angeles felony assault trial, Rocky’s new position at Ray-Ban marks a significant transition from music and fashion icon to a major force in the eyewear industry.

A$AP Rocky secured a new title after being officially named Ray-Ban’s first-ever creative director, marking a major moment for the eyewear giant as it fuses heritage with contemporary culture.

The wins keep piling on this week for A$AP Rocky as the ink has dried on his latest leadership position contract. The Harlem rapper was announced as Ray-Ban’s creative director, making history as the first person ever to hold the role for the popular eyewear company.

Per the eyewear brand, the role will find Rocky taking on the task of bringing "his distinctive vision to Ray-Ban Studios, guiding creative projects and shaping the future of the brand’s image and design.