A$AP Rocky Opens Up About Parenting with Rihanna

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US rapper and designer ASAP Rocky aknowledges the audience at the end of the American Sabotage AWGE Spring/Summer 2025 menswear ready to wear collection show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, on June 21, 2024. (Photo by Geoffroy VAN DER HASSELT / AFP) (Photo by GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images)

A$AP Rocky recently took a break from the usual topics of fashion and music to vent about something far more personal—parenting. Specifically, the rapper had a bone to pick with children’s TV shows, and “Cocomelon” was at the top of his list. “That s–t is driving me nuts! Don’t tell my girl I said that,” Rocky joked, flashing his signature smile, glittering with platinum and diamonds. He quickly followed up, “I’m totally joking, I don’t give a s–t. She’s tired of it, too, probably.”

His girl, of course, is none other than Rihanna, the global music icon and billionaire business mogul. The two first crossed paths over a decade ago, but their bond deepened through shared experiences and high-profile appearances. By 2021, their relationship was official, with Rocky referring to Rihanna as “the love of my life”. Now, as parents to two young children—RZA, aged 2, and Riot Rose, aged 1—the couple is navigating the complex balance of family life and their demanding careers.

“It’s crazy how we find balance with our chaotic schedules,” Rocky shared, reflecting on the challenges and joys of raising a family with Rihanna. “When the schedules are hectic, she’s very understanding. And when things slow down, that’s when we spend the most time together. It’s all about understanding and compatibility.”

While Rocky’s fans eagerly await new music, the rapper seems to find solace and inspiration in his family life. Despite not having released an album since 2018, his personal life and relationship with Rihanna remain at the forefront of his mind. As he continues to push the boundaries of his creativity, both in music and fashion, Rocky finds grounding in the shared understanding and support he has with Rihanna. Together, they are proving that even amidst the whirlwind of fame, family comes first.