Segment Reporting - Schedule of Consolidation Adjustments and Other Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Employee Minority Interest Related to Specific Fund	$ (328)			$ (372)
(Loss) income from equity method investment	22,910		27,790
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	32,549		18,579
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	387,475		551,087
Amortization of intangible assets	9,110		11,744
Apollo Global Management, LLC
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Economic Net Income Loss	269,251		792,478
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	32,549		18,579
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	155,100		485,246
Non Cash Charges Related To Equity Based Compensation	(323)	[1]	(27,930)
Amortization of intangible assets	9,110		11,745
Net Income Attributable to Apollo Global Management, LLC	72,169		248,978
Consolidation Adjustments and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Investments	(205,395)		(48,103)
Net Losses From Investment Activities Of Consolidated Variable Interest Entities	47,735		47,861
(Loss) income from equity method investment	5,386	[2]	1,569
Interest and Other Income	(374)
Consolidation Adjustments	248,118		91,559
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 384,219		$ 547,623

[1] Includes impact of non-cash charges related to amortization of RSU Plan Grants made in connection with the 2007 private placement as discussed in note 12 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

[2] Included is $328 reflecting remaining interest of certain individuals who receive an allocation of income from a private equity co-investment vehicle.