CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 459,644	$ 800,065
Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax:
Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities (from equity method investment)	(4)	(2)
Total Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax	(4)	(2)
Comprehensive Income	459,640	800,063
Comprehensive Income attributable to Non-Controlling Interests	(362,652)	(512,845)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management, LLC	$ 96,988	$ 287,218