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The CDC says fentanyl bears the blame for two-thirds of all fatal overdoses in the U.S. last year. Here's one way people are trying to combat that.

In New York, fentanyl test strips are becoming more common as a way to fight an overdose crisis, and more states are pushing to legalize them. But not all users are trying to avoid the powerful drug.

"A$AP" serves as an acronym meaning Always Strive and Prosper; Accumulate Status and Power; Always Stackin', Always Paper-chasin'; Assassinating Snitches and Police; or the catchall, Acronyms Symbolizing Any Purpose, depending on who you ask. Artist:: A$AP

As Told To: Aleia Woods Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. A$AP Ferg had a specific mission with his 2016 album, Always Strive and Prosper. The undertaking was introspective and transparent. Known for making vibrant and energetic cuts, the Harlem native took a different approach with Always Strive and Prosper. He wanted to display his depth, growth and evolution as an artist while personifying the acronym of his rap collective A$AP Mob, which is part of the album title. In the process of making the LP, Ferg worked with ar...